Friday , September 19

Optometry Times Show Update - Vision Expo West

Las Vegas—The U.S. optical industry is in full recovery mode, and the outlook on future growth is good, reported Shawn Shafer, program manager for The Vision Council, at state of the industry meeting at Vision Expo West.» Where the growth is

Las Vegas—Lupus, dry mouth, and arthritis aren't usually associated with optometry, but it may well need to become a necessary part of any optometrist's knowledge base as awareness of Sjögren's syndrome becomes more prevalent, reported Dr. Milton M. Hom, OD, FAAO.» What you need to know

Las Vegas—Digital eye strain is becoming an increasingly common problem for Americans, and optician's need to be more proactive in discussing the problem with their patients, said Michael Vitale, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC, lens division liaison for The Vision Council.» What you should tell your patients