February 2004
Features
Contact Lenses and Kids: Seize the Opportunity
By: Jeffrey J. Walline, O.D., M.S.
Fitting kids with contact lenses may not be an easy task, but it's not difficult. And think of the rewards.
Integrating Options for Refractive Surgery and Contact Lens Patients
By: Joseph Yager, O.D.
A changed perspective has evolved on screening and referring patients for refractive surgery.
Departments
editor's perspective
By: Elise Brisco, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Contact Lenses Aren't Safe Enough
prescribing for astigmatism
By: Peter D. Bergenske, OD, FAAO
Achieving First Fit Success With Toric Lenses
GP insights
By: Edward S. Bennett, OD, MSEd
Building a Successful Presbyopic GP Practice
continuous wear colloquy
By: Loretta B. Szczotka-Flynn, OD, PhD, MS, FAAO
The Future of GP Continuous Wear
discovering dry eye
By: Kelly Kinney Nichols, OD, MPH, PHD
Seven "Truths" About Dry Eye Disease
contact lens care
By: Susan Gromacki, O.D., M.S., F.A.A.O.
Warm Up to Soft Lens Heat Disinfection
contact lens practice pearls
By: Thomas G. Quinn, OD, MS, FAAO
Comprehensive Exam Fees for CL Wearers
therapeutic topics
By: Julie A. Schornack, OD, MEd
Mixing Anti-Depressants with Contact Lens Wear
staffing solutions
By: Mary Jameson, BHS, COA, NCLC, CPOT
Fitting Contact Lenses Using A Spectacle Prescription
contact lens economics
By: Antonio Calossi, DIP OPTOM IT, FAILAC, FBCLA
Don't Be Shy -- Show Your Patients That You Care
treatment plan
By: Leo Semes, O.D., F.A.A.O.
NSAIDs vs. Inflammation
the contact lens exam
By: Cristina M. Schnider, O.D., MSc, F.A.A.O.
Four Secrets to Using a Slit Lamp to its Fullest Capabilities
contact lens case reports
By: Patrick J. Caroline, FAAO; Mark P. André, FAAO
Masking Irregular Astigmatism with Soft Lenses