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Dry Eye Disease and its Implications on Visual Function

Today I bring a small contribution entitled: Dry eye disease and its implications on visual function. I am an Optometry Student at the Specialized University of Americas in Panama city, Central America. What is dry eye? According to the report of the Definition and Classification Subcomité of the International Dry Eye WorkShop in 2007: We can define this …

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RGN-259 Dry-Eye Study Phase II Results

By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY 2013  RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals has been working on a treatment for dry eye syndrome, namely its RGN-259. The company has announced completion of treatment and follow up on 69 patients in its Phase II clinical trial. Following statistical analysis, results should be reported in late October. The trial serves to evaluate the …

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August: Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

As we begin August, parents and kids are gearing up to head back to school. That means that the optometric offices around the country will be preparing for one of the busiest months of the year – back to school eye exam time. Parents want to see their children succeed and one of the main …

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A Diet for Your Eyes: 3 Do’s and Don’ts for Ocular Nutrition

Many things in our bodies are a reflection of what we eat and how well we take care of ourselves. The eyes are no different. Eating certain types of foods, and skipping others, can help protect your vision throughout your life. Here are a few things to enjoy and avoid for an “eye-healthy diet.” Try …

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4 Reasons Why You Should Attend EastWest Eye Conference

When students think of going to optometry conferences, the first ones that come to mind are usually the larger ones such as Optometry’s Meeting, Academy, and Vision Expo. However, there are also many other high quality smaller conferences out there including EastWest Eye Conference, which takes place every October in Cleveland. I had the opportunity …

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Tips for Your Eye Makeup-Wearing Patient

Whether you’re a veteran in clinic or fresh out of the box, at some point or another we will all encounter a heavy eye makeup-wearing patient. As a makeup enthusiast myself and freelance artist, I see that there are many misconceptions among the general public regarding their eye health. Many people aren’t aware of the …

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What to Expect in the Year Preceding Optometry School: Eyeing the Future – Part 3

The spring months in the year preceding optometry school are when everything starts to fall into place. By this time, you know where you’ll be going to school, have sorted out your financial aid paperwork, have been in contact with some of your future classmates, and have decided on your future roommates. The next big …

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Spanish/English Translations of the Most Common Eye Conditions

Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH) trips have to be some of the most challenging and rewarding trips during your optometry school careers. Challenging because some of us are trying techniques we learned in school for the first time, while others are seeing a whole bunch of people in a small amount of time. …

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