November 4, 2019   Headline: Q&A: Acedemia, contact lenses, beer, climbing a water tower In this Q&A, Edward Bennet, OD, MSEd, FSLS, FAAO, answers questions about being married to another OD, the exciting future of contact lenses, challenges facing the optometry world and some of the changes coming to eye care. Find out   How ODs should break bad news to patients Read the latest on improving patient satisfaction and preventing the negative effects of physician burnout as a result of delivering bad news from a lecture presented at the American Academy of Optometry 2019 annual meeting. Read on   How to guide patients in the use of digital devices ODs have a responsibility to be in a guidance role with patients and families in order to raise awareness of the concerns involved in social media—including the "addiction" to such devices. Read on   RELATED ARTICLES   Measurements matter in cataract surgery, the new refractive procedure The possible connection among kids, devices, and myopia Research initiatives offer treatment options for diabetes patients How to treat dry eye in the pediatric and young adult population Controversies in pediatric refractive development   RESOURCE CENTER   9 simple solutions to 9 complex cases Why ODs shouldn’t stop short with patient care ODs have room to grow in selling annual CL supplies Look for small signs to prevent contact lens complications Experts offer advice on fitting, pricing daily disposables Troubleshoot contact lens discomfort and prevent complications

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