Insights: Mary Kane http://www.visionmonday.com/rss/insights/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:12:42 -0400 How AI Can Detect Diabetic Retinopathy in Kids and Young Adults http://www.visionmonday.com/insights/article/how-ai-can-detect-diabetic-retinopathy-in-kids-and-young-adults/ Sun, 04 Feb 2024 01:29:00 -0400 The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the role it can play in helping doctors to detect and diagnose diabetic retinopathy—a common complication of diabetes that can lead to blindness—has the potential to become a real game changer. A recent study by eyecare nonprofit Orbis International has found that AI can accurately detect diabetic retinopathy in children and young adults, an important breakthrough that can mean the difference between healthy sight and irreversible vision loss for youngsters with diabetes. http://www.visionmonday.com/insights/article/how-ai-can-detect-diabetic-retinopathy-in-kids-and-young-adults/ Celebrating VM’s 2023 ‘Class’ of Influential Women http://www.visionmonday.com/insights/article/celebrating-vms-2023-class-of-influential-women/ Sun, 23 Jul 2023 02:03:00 -0400 Last year marked the 20th anniversary of our Most Influential Women in Optical Special Report so we did what everyone else does for an anniversary—we threw a party. Actually, it was a luncheon held at Vision Expo West and it was such a resounding success, we decided to make it an ongoing tradition. http://www.visionmonday.com/insights/article/celebrating-vms-2023-class-of-influential-women/ Trends and Takeaways From the 2022 VM Summit http://www.visionmonday.com/insights/article/trends-and-takeaways-from-the-2022-vm-summit/ Sat, 23 Apr 2022 01:40:00 -0400 http://www.visionmonday.com/insights/article/trends-and-takeaways-from-the-2022-vm-summit/ Protecting Our Children’s Vision http://www.visionmonday.com/insights/article/protecting-our-childrens-vision/ Mon, 25 Oct 2021 02:01:00 -0400 Screen time over the last 18 months has indeed skyrocketed, especially for children, resulting in a concerning uptick in myopia, digital eye strain and screen addiction. Childhood myopia is increasing at a rapid rate, with 1 in 3 children now affected, and the recent shift in lifestyle as a result of COVID-19 has worsened the issue. http://www.visionmonday.com/insights/article/protecting-our-childrens-vision/ High Caffeine Consumption May Increase Risk of Glaucoma http://www.visionmonday.com/insights/article/high-caffeine-consumption-may-increase-risk-of-glaucoma-r1/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 01:31:00 -0400 Back in 2018, <em>Vision Monday</em> took a deep dive into how ECPs could educate patients on how to eat healthier and take care of their eyes at the same time. We found that eating healthy foods is a big part of a cleaner lifestyle—not only will it improve your overall health, but there are some vitamins and minerals that can have a direct effect on healthier vision. Things like beta-carotene, zinc, Vitamin C and lutein can protect cells in the eyes. But are there foods and beverages out there that can pose a hazard to your eyes? http://www.visionmonday.com/insights/article/high-caffeine-consumption-may-increase-risk-of-glaucoma-r1/ COVID + Soaring Screen Time = Digital Eye Strain http://www.visionmonday.com/insights/article/covid-soaring-screen-time--digital-eye-strain/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 08:15:00 -0400 Do you ever get the feeling that you’re spending too much time on your phone? It’s no secret that people have been glued to their electronic devices during the pandemic and our reliance on our screens in general—including laptops, iPads and TVs—is off the charts. According to new data from Eyesafe, a leader in screen time and blue light solutions, and LG Display, a cutting edge display company, people have been spending 13+ hours per day on screens since COVID-19 emerged—up 30 percent from last year. As a result, eye strain has become the #1 pain point for device users, with 59 percent of people experiencing symptoms of digital eye strain (DES). http://www.visionmonday.com/insights/article/covid-soaring-screen-time--digital-eye-strain/ Trends and Takeaways From the VM Summit http://www.visionmonday.com/insights/article/trends-and-takeaways-from-the-vm-summit/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0400 While nothing about 2020 has seemed “normal,” VM soldiered on with a virtual version of its Global Leadership Summit. I’m sure the lessons learned will help our industry endure and eventually prosper. Here are a few of my favorite pearls of wisdom from the event. http://www.visionmonday.com/insights/article/trends-and-takeaways-from-the-vm-summit/ Myopia Management Consultations Via Telehealth Offer Convenience in a Relaxing Atmosphere http://www.visionmonday.com/eyecare/coronavirus-briefing/crisis-response-tactics/article/myopia-management-consultations-via-telehealth-offer-convenience-in-a-relaxing-atmosphere/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 SUNNYVALE, Calif.—For years now, the eyecare sector has been experiencing a steady surge of interest in telehealth options, both from patients and ODs. Fast-forward to the onset of the pandemic, the ensuing lockdowns and phased-in reopenings have only speeded up the popularity of telehealth as ODs find new ways to interact and communicate with their patients and provide them with a more meaningful eyecare experience. http://www.visionmonday.com/eyecare/coronavirus-briefing/crisis-response-tactics/article/myopia-management-consultations-via-telehealth-offer-convenience-in-a-relaxing-atmosphere/ Myoptic Optometry + Modern Eyewear Meets Reopening Challenges Head On http://www.visionmonday.com/eyecare/coronavirus-briefing/crisis-response-tactics/article/myoptic-optometry-modern-eyewear-meets-reopening-challenges-head-on/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0400 Over the past few weeks, as eyecare practices and optical retailers have begun the reopening process, the questions many eyecare patients have been asking include “How safe is it to return to my local optometrist and dispensary? What precautions have been taken and what will my eye exam experience be like in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis?” http://www.visionmonday.com/eyecare/coronavirus-briefing/crisis-response-tactics/article/myoptic-optometry-modern-eyewear-meets-reopening-challenges-head-on/ The Ups and Downs of Telehealth http://www.visionmonday.com/insights/article/the-ups-and-downs-of-telehealth/ Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Falling asleep with your contacts in is never a good thing, especially during a pandemic when most eye doctors are closed. When I woke up that morning in April and tried to remove my CLs, I knew I was in trouble. Once I removed the lenses, my eyes were already showing signs of redness and were sore. http://www.visionmonday.com/insights/article/the-ups-and-downs-of-telehealth/