Optometric Management magazine

10/27/2026

👓 What if a contact lens dropout isn’t really a dropout at all?

Roya Habibi, OD, FAAO, FSLS, explores how better questions, realistic expectations, thoughtful multifocal fitting and consistent follow-up can help presbyopic patients rediscover options they thought they’d lost.

Read more 🔗 https://ow.ly/qjXJ50ZP458

10/23/2026

One clinical insight can change the way you approach your next patient. GSLS 2027 brings together specialty lens experts and eyecare professionals to share practical strategies, new perspectives, and solutions for challenging cases.

Join us February 3–6 in Las Vegas and discover what's ahead.

Register Today: gslsymposium.com

10/23/2026

👁️ Why do patients give up on contact lenses, and could some dropouts be prevented?

From dryness and screen time to cost, discomfort and misconceptions, several factors can push patients away from contact lens wear.

Vitto Mena, OD, MS, shares practical strategies for identifying patients at risk, improving comfort and keeping them engaged with contact lens wear.

💡 Read the Q&A: https://ow.ly/9svC50ZMzB1

Optometric Management sat down with Vitto Mena, OD, MS, to discuss strategies for keeping patients in their contact lenses, including risk factors for dropout, suggestions to combat challenges with wear from the initial fitting, and strategies for practice management.

10/22/2026

👓 Stay connected to the latest developments in optometric care.

Subscribe to Optometric Management emails for expert insights on clinical care, practice management, emerging treatments, and the trends shaping the future of optometry.

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10/21/2026

👁️ When is a cosmetic eye concern more than just cosmetic?

At the American Academy of Optometry 2026 Annual Meeting, Damaris Raymondi, OD, and oculoplastic specialist Justin Karlin, MD, shared practical guidance for optometrists counselling patients with eyelid and under-eye concerns.

From identifying the causes of under-eye bags to preparing patients for surgical referral, discover how ODs can play a key role in cosmetic oculoplastic care.

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/xqoU50ZWlqA

10/20/2026

Spectacles, drops and beyond: are you ready to talk patients through today's presbyopia options?

Join Michael Shaheen, OD, at Spectrum of Optometry for Presbyopia in Focus: From Spectacles to Drops and Beyond.

Explore the expanding range of treatment options and considerations for helping patients find an approach that works for them.

📅 November 13 | 10:00 AM–3:30 PM ET
💻 Live + virtual
👁️ Up to 4 hours of FREE CE available

Register today at no cost. https://bit.ly/4ypqTAZ

10/19/2026

🩺 Great eye care looks at the whole patient.

At , John E. Kaminski, OD, FAAO, explored four patient cases demonstrating why mobility, cognitive health, caregiver support and independence are essential considerations in geriatric eye care.

🤝 Discover his key insights: https://ow.ly/ggkA50ZWlwt

10/16/2026

❤️ What turns coworkers into a true team?

For 30 years, weekly staff meetings helped Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO, build a culture of connection in her practice.

In this deeply personal reflection, she shares the story of longtime team member Laurie Jensen, CPO, CPOA, VSRF, and the final staff meeting that brought everyone together one last time.

🔗 Read the story: https://ow.ly/Tqet50ZP4cY

10/15/2026

Bring the whole team to —and save.

Professional development is even more valuable when you can bring new ideas back to the practice together.

Register a group of 5 or more and save 10% on registration.

📅 December 3–6, 2026
📍 Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club

Start planning your team’s OMS experience today at omconference.com.

10/14/2026

🧠👁️ What does an accessible eye exam look like?

At , Sophia Capo, OD, FAAO, shared how adapting eye examinations for neurodivergent patients can improve accessibility while maintaining diagnostic accuracy.

From reducing sensory triggers to adjusting communication and testing methods, small changes can make a meaningful difference.

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/RvqM50ZWlgP