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An Introduction to InfantSEE

children's vision 21:46
The first time I heard about InfantSEE I was still a student at the Southern College of Optometry.  One of my staff doctors, the lauded Dr. "Bubba" Steele, is a co-founder of the program.  Training with Dr. Steele was a huge asset to my career, and I can't express enough what a huge benefit it was that I was able to work under...

Accommodative Insufficiency: A Guide for New ODs

accommodation 13:51
Let me set the stage with a classic patient presentation. 10 year old patient complains of distance blur at school.  When you ask a few more questions, they also state that sometimes when they are reading they have headaches or blurry vision.  Sometimes they even tell you that their distance vision is blurry after they read (though it is rare for a young...

The Patient's Guide to Refractive Error Part 2: Hyperopia

accommodation 21:29
Hyperopia, or "far sightedness" can be a more difficult concept to grasp than myopia. Myopes need their glasses to see clearly, but it is not that straightforward for hyperopes.  When you think about someone that wears glasses, the classic image is a "Mr. Magoo" type that is bumbling around blind without their glasses. The thing is, hyperopes (in most cases) can see pretty...

What is a Cataract?

cataract surgery 11:25
Cataract extraction is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the United States, but based on my experience in patient care, a large percentage of people are unsure of what a cataract actually is. To explore this topic further, let’s address some common misconceptions: 1) Cataracts are NOT a film over the surface of your eye.  This is a very common misconception,...