Retinal Physician Article Submission Guidelines-Prescribing for Astigmatism and Presbyopia

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September 2007

Features

Coding Irregular Cornea Contact Lens Fits
By:  Mark Ventocilla, OD, FAAO; Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO
Learn tips for obtaining proper reimbursement for difficult contact lens cases.

A Primer on Providing Sports Vision
By:  Steven A. Hitzeman, OD
Providing this much-needed service to athletes will boost their game — and your practice.

Corneal Staining: The IER Matrix Study
By:  Nicole Carnt, BOptom (Hons); Mark D.P. Willcox, BSc, PhD; Vicki Evans, PhD, BOptom; Thomas J. Naduvilath, PhD; Daniel Tilia, BOptom (Hons), MOptom; Eric B. Papas, PhD, BSc, MCOptom, DipCL; Deborah Sweeney, B Optom, PhD, FAAO; Brien Holden, PhD, DSc, OAM, FAAO
Researchers followed patients for three months wear in each of 16 lens care/silicone hydrogel lens combinations to assess staining and its significance.

A History of Contact Lens Innovation
By:  Lee Rigel, OD, FAAO
It's been 20 years since Vistakon launched the first disposable contact lens. Here's a look back — and ahead.

Departments

Editor’s Perspective
By:  Carla J. Mack, O.D., M.B.A., F.A.A.O.
Great Communication Leads to Loyal Patients

Prescribing for Presbyopia
By:  Craig W. Norman, FCLSA
A New Text for Fitting Presbyopes with GP Lenses

GP Insights
By:  Kristin Glavine
Determining Factors in a Young Patient's Ortho-k Response

Contact Lens Materials
By:  Jason J Nichols, OD, MPH, PHD
Contact Lens Polymer Impact On Corneal Staining

Dry Eye Dx and Tx
By:  William D. Townsend, OD, FAAO
Alternative Omega-3 Sources

Contact Lens Care
By:  Michael A. Ward, MMSc, FAAO
Product Line Returns to Market, New Timer May Aid Compliance

Contact Lens Practice Pearls
By:  Thomas G. Quinn, OD, MS, FAAO
E-mail Etiquette

The Business of Contact Lenses
By:  Antonio Calossi, DIP OPTOM IT, FAILAC, FBCLA
The Secret to Success: Be Ready and Willing to Fail

Treatment Plan
By:  Leo Semes, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Intriguing Questions from a Corneal Patient's Treatment

Contact Lens Case Reports
By:  Patrick J. Caroline, FAAO; Mark P. André, FAAO
Translating Bifocal Lenses: Top Pick for Presbyopes