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👁️ Cosmetic eye concerns can sometimes signal underlying conditions.

At #Academy2026, Damaris Raymondi, OD, and Justin Karlin, MD, shared practical guidance on assessing eyelid concerns and making appropriate referrals.

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#Oculoplastics

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🩺 Great eye care looks at the whole patient.

At #AAO2026, 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.
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👁️ 4 seconds out of 31,536,000.

That could be all the IOP data captured for a glaucoma patient seen 4 times a year.

Mike Cymbor, OD, FAAO, explores whether smart contact lenses could help close this monitoring blind spot.

🔗 https://t.co/rHPHOF9LXi

#Glaucoma #Optometry

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👁️ One approach doesn't fit every patient.

At #AAO2026, Sophia Capo, OD, FAAO, shared how sensory-friendly environments and flexible testing can support accessible, reliable eye exams for neurodivergent patients.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/SKBOVDj9Ki

#Optometry #Neurodiversity

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❤️ Some staff meetings are about numbers, training and business. Others remind you what being a team really means.

Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO, shares a moving story about 30 years of practice culture and one final staff meeting.

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#Optometry

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👁️ Referral shouldn't mean goodbye!

At #Academy2026, Roya Attar, OD, MBA, DHA, shared how optometrists can support retinal care through anti-VEGF monitoring, recognizing recurrence and comanagement.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/3nfhw8KQZ2

#Optometry #RetinalCare

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Do patients still believe in us?

April Jasper, OD, FAAO, explores why listening, empathy, and clear treatment recommendations remain essential to building patient trust and delivering better care.

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#Optometry

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Today is #WorldSightDay! More than 1 billion people worldwide lack access to the eye care they need. Let's work toward a future where quality eye care is accessible, available, and affordable for everyone. #LoveYourEyes https://t.co/zJDfZvb8ZN

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🌍 What can US optometrists learn from contact lens markets around the world?

Ryan McKinnis, OD, FAAO, explores how global approaches to contact lens sales could offer lessons as online purchasing and patient expectations evolve.

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#Optometry

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👁️ Contact lens discomfort leading a patient to give up their lenses? Look at the lids.

Pamela E. Theriot, OD, explores how Demodex and MGD may contribute to discomfort and dropout, and what clinicians can do about it.

🔗 https://t.co/XDUrKACGPK

#ContactLenses #Optometry

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📱 Your practice’s first impression may happen before a patient ever walks through the door.

Masoud Nafey, OD, explores how search, reviews, AI and online scheduling are reshaping the patient experience.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/f4meF1VPL9
#Optometry #PracticeManagement

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Could presbyopic contact lens dropout be reversible? 👁️

Research suggests 74% of dropout patients successfully resume wear when reintroduced with a targeted approach.

Roya Habibi, OD, FAAO, FSLS, shares practical strategies: https://t.co/JANhRWcdGn

#Presbyopia #Optometry

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The ball is officially rolling on Academy 2026!

Look out for all of our session coverage here: https://t.co/DGHEZ5B3jA

#AmericanAcademyofOptometry #Academy2026

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👁️ Your patient says their contact lenses are “fine.” But could they be better?

Tessa Sokol, OD, explains why annual contact lens exams should be technology reviews, not simply prescription renewals.

💡 Read more: https://t.co/Rjn8UJWc4o

#ContactLenses #Optometry

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📅Feb. 3–6, 2027 | Paris Las Vegas

Don't miss the meeting dedicated to advancing specialty lens care.

Whether you're passionate about scleral lenses, myopia management, ortho-k, or complex contact lens fitting, GSLS 2027 has something for you.

Register: https://t.co/uP6G8s2Gdg

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🔮 What if a contact lens could monitor disease, deliver medication and transmit real-time data?

Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, and Avani Davé, OD, FAAO, explore the future of specialty contact lenses.

🤖 Read more: https://t.co/eZggEI8c4r

#ContactLenses #Optometry

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To celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re highlighting a bilingual activity from @LatinosODs that helps middle school and early high school students explore their interests and strengths while learning more about optometry as a career path.
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🌳 Can we identify myopia before a child starts struggling to see at a distance?

Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD, explores premyopia, screen habits, outdoor time and why earlier intervention could change myopia management.

📱 Read more: https://t.co/K8atx2mRDE

#Myopia #Optometry

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👁️ A study of regular eyelash extension users found Demodex folliculorum in 24 of 25 women examined.

Researchers say the findings highlight the importance of eyelid hygiene and recognizing symptoms of irritation.

🔗 https://t.co/4Tiz1NWxOP

#Optometry #Demodex