April 2004
Features
Ocular Allergies: Reviewing Etiologies and Treatment Options
By: David A. Berntsen, OD, PhD, FAAO
Allergy season is a perfect time to review the etiologies, signs and symptoms of ocular allergies and how to help your patients find relief.
8 Ways to Maximize Presbyopic Contact Lens Fitting Success
By: Craig W. Norman, FCLSA
Your presbyopic patients want contact lenses. These tips can help you successfully fit them.
Examining Taurine's Role in Ocular Biochemistry and in CL Wear
By: J. James Thimons, O.D.
Find out what facts research has revealed to us about this versatile contact lens solution additive.
Departments
editor's perspective
By: Elise Brisco, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Dealing with FCLCA Regulatory Issues
prescribing for astigmatism
By: Timothy B. Edrington, OD, MS
Toric Thoughts
GP insights
By: Marjorie J. Rah, O.D., PhD
Fitting Children with Extended Wear GP Contact Lenses
discovering dry eye
By: Kelly Kinney Nichols, OD, MPH, PHD
Consider Silicone Hydrogels for Dry Eye Patients
continuous wear colloquy
By: Loretta B. Szczotka-Flynn, OD, PhD, MS, FAAO
Putting Silicone Hydrogel Lenses to Use Therapeutically
contact lens care
By: Susan Gromacki, O.D., M.S., F.A.A.O.
No Rub -- Read the Fine Print, Part 2
contact lens practice pearls
By: Thomas G. Quinn, OD, MS, FAAO
How You Ask is as Important As What You Ask
therapeutic topics
By: Julie A. Schornack, OD, MEd
How Gastric Acid Inhibitors Affect Contact Lens Wear
staffing solutions
By: Mary Jameson, BHS, COA, NCLC, CPOT
The ABCs of Hand Washing
contact lens economics
By: Antonio Calossi, DIP OPTOM IT, FAILAC, FBCLA
The ABCs of Hand Washing
treatment plan
By: Leo Semes, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Investigating Fourth-Generation Fluoroquinolones
the contact lens exam
By: Peter D. Bergenske, OD, FAAO
Lights, Camera ... Time to Invest in Photodocumentation
contact lens case reports
By: Patrick J. Caroline, FAAO; Mark P. André, FAAO
Fitting Corneal Reshaping Post-LASIK