Devices You Might Not Have: Are They a Good Fit?
This article explores a diverse selection of newer optometric devices, as well as those used in specialized areas of care, designed to help you enhance your skills and advance in specific fields of optometry.
A Proactive Approach to Managing Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes
In pages 18-21 of this edition of OWNS, Ansel T. Johnson, OD, discusses how optometrists help reduce the risk of sight-threatening conditions.
RET<i>eval</i> Handheld ERG/VEP Device Referenced in 200 Publications
El dispositivo ERG/PEV portátil RETeval has been referenced in over 200 publications, demonstrating its increasing importance in diagnosing and managing retina and optic nerve diseases.
3 ROI Winners that Generated $200,000+ Last Year
Dr. Melissa Richard writes about 3 clear winners in her quest to enhance care and spur financial growth, one of them being the RETeval handheld ERG, which she uses to manage her diabetic and low vision patients.
The Continuing Evolution of Diabetic Retinal Disease Staging
Daniel Kiernan, MD, FACS, retina specialist, describes that even though advancements in imaging and functional testing have significantly improved the diagnosis and management of DR, the current staging system falls short.
8 Reasons to Focus on Diabetes in Your Practice
Dr. Dorothy Hitchmoth explains how the positive impact on public health and the financial rewards make diabetes care a cornerstone for the success and sustainability of optometrists who are willing to embrace this transformative approach.
How ERG Helps My Patients and Grows My Practice
Read this article to see why Dr. Bobby “Chip” Wood says he thinks the RETeval handheld ERG will change functional testing in 2024 much like OCT revolutionized structural imaging in years past.
Recognizing the early signs of diabetic eye disease
With prevalence of diabetes on the rise, recognizing the early signs of diabetic retinopathy is critical for intervention. In this article, Dr. Anna Bedwell discusses devices that can aid in detection and management of the disease.
OD Determined To Provide Patients Highest Level Of Care
Dr. Malique Payne recently acquired the RETeval, a portable electroretinogram that she takes with her from location to location. She explains how the device tests retinal function without subjectivity.
What Is That New Machine Your Eye Doctor Is Using And Why: ERG
This article explains that the beauty of electroretinography lies in its effectiveness. Even before symptoms manifest, the test can pinpoint dysfunctions within the eye, establishing ERG as one of eye care’s most proactive diagnostic measures.
Is ERG needed if you have access to a good structural imaging device?
ERG detects functional stress so that we can anticipate structural damage. In studies comparing ERG and imaging for diabetic retinopathy, ERG was better at predicting which patients would need intervention.
New Management, Same RETeval: LKC’s Acquisition Sets the Stage for the Future of ERG
When visionary new management combines with already-innovative eye care technology in the ultraportable and reliable RETeval ERG, the future is brighter than ever.
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