All senior patient care Articles
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153News BriefsAI Agent Aims to Target Delays in Alzheimer’s Treatment
18-month project will develop an EHR-based AI agent to streamline referral process and specialty care handoff August 10, 2026 Vanderbilt Health researchers...
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1.2KDry Eye And AestheticsThe First 90 Seconds: My Secret to Dry Eye Patient Buy-in and Compliance
The early moments that build trust, reduce resistance and improve treatment adherence By Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO July 1, 2026 In my...
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819Nutrition & AgingOne Dozen Ideas for Caring for Geriatric Patients
By Dorothy Hitchmoth, OD, FAAO, ABO, ABCMO June 29, 2026 Let me set the scene for my practice. I live in rural...
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164Senior Patient CareUnderstanding Cognitive Decline Through an Optometric Lens
An introduction to dementia symptoms and their impact on visual processing By Karen Michaelson, ABOC June 15, 2026 Dementia affects more than...
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665Senior Patient CareThe Top 8 Questions I Ask Every Patient Over 40
By Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA June 1, 2026 Turning 40 is an important milestone for many aspects of life, including...
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984From Our EditorsA Lesson from My Dad That Changed How I Speak to Patients
Is how you speak to patients interfering with their understanding? By Laurie Sorrenson, OD, FAAO April 30, 2026 I learned many lessons from...
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484News BriefsSpread the Word About AMD Awareness Month
Feb. 17, 2026 February marks Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, a critical time to shine a light on a condition that...
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474News BriefsAlcon Launches TOTAL30 Multifocal for Astigmatism
The world’s only monthly multifocal toric contact lens with water gradient technology Feb. 17, 2026 Alcon, the global leader in eye care...
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471News BriefsOlder Pickleballers More Likely to Sustain Ocular Injuries
Overall, pickleball injuries are relatively small compared to the number of players engaged in the sport. However, the number of injuries is...
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683Senior Patient CareWorking With Senior Patients: Tips on Observation, Communication and Compassion
Tailored care tips for our older patients By Pamela Miller, OD, FAAO, JD, FNAP Oct. 29, 2025 Several years ago, a senior...
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2.7KSenior Patient CareElderly Patients: Maintaining Practice Efficiency While Delivering High Level of Care
Caring for elderly patients in optometry.
