Myopia, or nearsightedness, is the leading cause of moderate to severe vision impairment and among the top causes of blindness worldwide. Here in the United States, nearly 30% of the population is affected by myopia, and across the globe more than 1 billion people are myopic. The condition, which occurs when the shape of the eye causes light rays to bend the wrong way, can make far-away objects seem fuzzy or blurry; this is considered a refractive error. The science behind refractive errors...

As an eye care professional, you have a responsibility to your patients to provide the highest standard of care. But your ophthalmic practice is also a business, and making sure that business stays profitable is just as important as delivering exceptional care when it comes to keeping your practice thriving. One of the biggest challenges you will face is choosing which pieces of equipment you need to be successful. With ophthalmic technology advancing at such a rapid pace, it can be difficult...

Your equipment is the lifeblood of your ophthalmic practice. Without it, you would be unable to examine, diagnose, and treat your patients to preserve their healthy vision. If some components stop working, or if a device breaks down altogether, your practice could lose significant revenue while you wait for your equipment to be repaired or replaced. As a result, patient satisfaction can suffer and referrals may drop off. Lucky for you, there are plenty of things you can do to extend the life...

According to the national Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), work-related musculoskeletal disorders, including repetitive motion injuries (or repetitive strain injuries) make up the "largest job-related injury and illness problem in the United States," accounting for one-third of all occupational health complaints.Repetitive motion injuries (RMIs) are the result of performing the same motions over and over again throughout the day, and while this type of impairment may not...