May 11, 2020   Biggest challenges facing optometry schools and students Howard Purcell, OD, FAAO, president and CEO of New England College of Optometry, looks at challenges facing optometry students and optometric education. In addition, he invites the entire optometric community to participate in The Industry Collaborative, a group of industry partners who want to brainstorm solutions. See more ADVERTISEMENT IPL treats rosacea and meibomian gland dysfunction It turns out that a commonly used treatment for rosacea might be the hidden weapon ODs have been looking for in helping to manage dry eye. Learn more Surgical, medical approaches making waves in presbyopia The simple fact is, we are all marching toward presbyopia. It is the only eye dysfunction with 100 percent penetration. See more RELATED ARTICLES   How to build a lifestyle and nutritional firewall against viruses like COVID-19 6 steps to establish an OSD advocate in your practice Pediatric headache: The vital role of the optometrist Update on iris melanoma Use dark adaptation to screen before multifocal IOL implantation New-onset, atypical retinopathy in a patient with diabetes   RESOURCE CENTER   Unconventional clinical options for lowering IOP Optometry’s year can give ODs an edge with treatments New guidelines out for diabetes patient care Fluorometholone acetate: More benefit than meets the eye Use aesthetics to treat lid and periorbital conditions Know the four stages of dry eye blepharitis syndrome