Category: Updates
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Why “PERRLA” is Often a Lie: How to Master Effective Pupil Assessments
Have you ever seen “PERRLA” written in a patient’s notes, only to realise they are 80 years old and have artificial lenses? Since accommodation (the “A” in PERRLA) is physically impossible for a pseudophakic patient, that clinical recording tells us the assessment was likely rushed or “auto-filled”. Pupil assessment is the bridge between the eye…
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Books About Glasses: Reviews for Parents & Professionals
As an optometrist, a large part of my job is about communication. But as a father, I’ve been reminded that one of the most powerful ways we communicate with our children is through stories. The idea for a new section on The Eye Care Advocate came to me while reading with my son, Arthur. I…
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A Heartfelt Thank You and New Year’s Cheers
Dear Readers, As we near the end of another year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect and express my deepest gratitude. What started as a humble blog has grown into a thriving community. Thanks to you, our regular visitors and supporters, we’ve seen incredible growth and even recognition from university departments and optometric…
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October 2023 Updates
Progress on the website has been slow due to a combination of high workload, childcare and sickness (the dreaded Covid had hit the household again, followed by Hand Foot and Mouth and a selection of winter cold viruses). 2 key updates – a glossary is currently being created – as there are hundreds of optometric…
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Updates – September 2023
An update from September 2023, with the latest developments about The Eye Care Advocate website and what to expect over the coming weeks.