September 2003
Features
Medication Effects on the Anterior Segment and Contact Lens Wear
By: William L. Miller, OD, Ph.D., FAAO
Some popular systemic medications cause ocular side effects that can disrupt contact lens wear.
Digging Through the Literature
By: Marjorie J. Rah, O.D., PhD
Use this review to catch up with the latest contact lens and nutrition news.
Finding the Right Prescription for Mail-order Sales
By: Randall Teague, O.D.; Fred M. Arima, O.D., F.A.A.O.; Judson Briggs, O.D.; Don R. Cloninger, O.D.; Janet M. Mint, O.D., F.A.A.O.; Gary J. Morgan, O.D.; John D. Pearson, O.D.; David W. Rouse, O.D.; Alan Kurfirst, O.D.
How easy is it to obtain contact lenses without a valid prescription from leading mail-order and Internet companies?
Take Some Frustration Out of Multifocal Fitting
By: Larry Wan, O.D.
One practitioner shares tips that have improved his success rate with multifocal contact lens patients.
Departments
editor's perspective
By: Elise Brisco, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Tell Your Patients The Best Option
prescribing for presbyopia
By: Craig W. Norman, FCLSA
Communicate and Demonstrate Soft Multifocal Lens Benefits
orthokeratology today
By: Marjorie J. Rah, O.D., PhD
Today's Hot Topic: Corneal Reshaping
discovering dry eye
By: Barbara Caffery, OD, MS, FAAO
Current Dry Eye Treatments Show Promise
contact lens care
By: Jennifer L. Smythe, OD, MS, FAAO
The Forgotten Lens Care Step
therapeutic topics
By: Julie A. Schornack, OD, MEd
Ocular Side Effects of Herbal Supplements, Part 2
staffing solutions
By: Jane F. Beeman, COA, NCLC-AC, FCLSA, PRSA
Use the Correct Name For "Free" Lenses
treatment plan
By: William L. Miller, OD, Ph.D., FAAO
An Injection Primer, Part 1
readers' forum
By: C. Stephen Johnson, O.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.O.
Offering a Different Colored Contact Lens Option
contact lens case reports
By: Patrick J. Caroline, FAAO; Mark P. André, FAAO
Managing Aphakic Infants
contact lens economics
By: Antonio Calossi, DIP OPTOM IT, FAILAC, FBCLA
Prescribe What's Best For Your Patients