Kevin Cornwell, OD

In most practice settings, the implementation of medical billing makes sense from a business standpoint, but also from a patient care perspective. Review the main reasons why optometrists should be billing medically, common codes, and mistakes to avoid.

In this course, we’ll be discussing the importance of choosing the right IOL implant for our astigmatic patients undergoing cataract surgery and dive into three patient cases using toric lenses.

Practicing optometry in a major urban area has both advantages and disadvantages. Explore each to determine whether an urban setting is a good fit for you.

Learn from four residency directors, as well as two former residents, why specialty contact lenses and anterior segment care may be the perfect career path for those striving to find their niche within the eyecare profession.

Low vision rehabilitation can provide new grad optometrists with invaluable clinical experience. Here, two directors, a professor, and four former residents each share their advice on pursuing a low vision residency.

In light of recent changes, borrowers should use this time to reassess their financial strategy in tackling their student loan debt and consider all of their options. See what’s new on the horizon for federal student loans in 2022.

When used properly, prescriptions for nutritional supplements—like fish oil for eyes—can help facilitate healing and prevent disease progression.

Considering an optometry residency within the Veteran's Affairs health system? Residency directors from three of the country's top VA programs offer guidance, inspiration, and inside information.

Salary can play a major part in selecting the right job, and it can vary widely. We've broken down what starting salary you can expect based on a range of factors.

Considering an optometry pediatric residency? Get guidance and inside information from residency directors from three of the country's top pediatric programs.

Three residency directors from community health center programs offer expertise and insight for students contemplating whether or not residency training is right for them.

Two leading ODS share why the Topcon Maestro has become a crucial instrument in their office and reveal their top 5 uses of it.

Making small adjustments to optimize routines and build discipline during optometry school will help ensure a successful academic and professional career. Utilize these tips to not only survive but thrive!

Despite the high demands of running a busy practice, eyecare providers cannot overlook the importance of patient comfort, trust, and satisfaction. Follow these strategies to improve bedside manner and build better doctor-patient relationships.

Finding a satisfactory practice to purchase can be challenging, but ultimately rewarding. Here are the red flags to avoid to ensure your purchasing process is smooth and successful.

Hiring an optometrist in a rural setting comes with a unique set of challenges—but, with the right approach, you can find an OD that will fit perfectly into your practice and your community.

A skilled optician is a crucial member of your practice staff, but finding the right person can be difficult! Here's what to look for when searching for your next optician.

Externship rotations are an exciting time for optometry students as you transition to clinic full time. Here's what to know about the optometry externship selection process!

From troubleshooting unexplained vision loss and dry eye symptoms, to assessing future risk of other ocular diseases, having a thorough understanding of corneal dystrophies is essential for all eye care practitioners. In this article, we review the genetics behind common corneal dystrophies and explore how they affect each layer of the cornea.

Choosing the right lens portfolio for your practice will not only help your patients see better, but will also give them a positive view of your skills as a doctor and your practice as a whole—and happy patients can mean patient referrals and practice growth!

Once you're a not-so-new-grad, take some time to stop and reflect on everything you've learned—from the best financial advice to best practices in clinical care.

In this free downloadable cheat sheet, we’ll give you some common exam phrases and terminology—plus pronunciation guides—to help conduct an eye exam in Portuguese.

In recent years, the optometric profession has seen many changes take place, especially amidst this year’s Covid-19 pandemic. New opportunities and disruptors have made for an exciting, challenging, and unpredictable future for today’s primary eye care providers.

Myopia management is a unique niche within the optometric profession. Optometrists practicing in this setting provide much-needed care to patients at risk for the myriad long-term ocular sequelae associated with myopia.

With optometry’s ever-expanding role in health care, the OD’s role in caring for patients with diabetes doesn't have to begin and end with the diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy.

We talked to three optometrists about low vision care, how to gain experience with this modality, and what advice they have for ODs looking to focus on low vision care!

We talked to three pediatric optometrists about what makes this specialty great, how to gain experience with this patient population, and what advice they have for ODs who want to focus on pediatrics!

We spoke with two optometrists about what it takes to build a career in the Veterans Affairs healthcare systems. Here's what ODs need to know!

When a patient presents with unilateral tearing, foreign body sensation, and inability to close their eye or smile on one side, what do you do? Take a deep breath, recall your neuroanatomy, and start your detective work.

When you start optometry school, your first big purchase is one you'll use your whole career: a diagnostic set. There are a number of brands out there—and opinions—so which one should you choose? Our article breaks it down.

We interviewed four military optometrists to learn about their experiences, career paths, and advice when it comes to this setting.

Working in community health is a great opportunity for optometrists who want to provide care to underserved communities and see a wide range of pathology and eyecare needs.

Interested in pursuing a career in specialty contact lenses? This interview with three ODs in the field covers the background, training, and daily practice in this specialty setting.

Interested in practicing optometry in the Indian Health Service? Get the inside scoop from two ODs working with the IHS, from challenges to opportunities and benefits.

Face masks have become a major part of daily life around the world—which means your patients are going to be looking for anti-fog solutions.

So you've paid off your student loans—what's next?

So your patient has recurrent, unresponsive, bilateral or granulomatous uveitis. What's next? Here's your quick guide to labs and indications.

A common piece of advice for early career ODs is to try as many settings as possible. Here's the inside scoop on practicing optometry in a correctional setting, from challenges to opportunities and benefits.

We interviewed two optometrists working in academia to understand the opportunities, challenges, and benefits of this setting.

Intentionally or not, there's a lot of misinformation about eyecare out there. Here are some of the most common misconceptions and where they come from.

Sure, some forms of ophthalmic surgery today might seem intimidating, but we took a dive into the history of eyecare to illustrate just how far we've come!

In this course, explore the recent research on the correlation between metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus (DM) and primary open angle glaucoma.

Here's how to become a provider with MES Vision!

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Keeping your practice open during the coronavirus pandemic could mean changing the way you practice optometry—if only for the time being. Here's how to add telemedicine to your practice, plus extra tips on what to do when you're not keeping routine appointments!

No matter how great of a clinician you are, you'll have some patients coming in with complaints about their prescription. Here are five tips for troubleshooting the most common problems with new glasses.

Vision Benefits of America (VBA) is a vision and dental insurance company available in all 50 states to individuals, employers and brokers. Here's how to get credentialed!

Learn all about the dos and don'ts of treating patients with IIH. Signs, symptoms, treatment, patient characteristics, and more!

Here's how to become a provider of United Health Care!

Vision Plan of America is a vision and dental plan for individuals, families or employees, only available in California. The current network consists of 413 providers across the state.

Unexplained atrophy to the optic nerve can be an unsettling finding. What are the causes? Learn what you need to know about TON, as well as how to treat these patients, by taking this course!

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The eyecare industry is constantly changing as new technological advancements are being added to the market. Artificial intelligence represents just one of the many innnovations out there today.

Most optometry employment agreements contain a non-compete clause. Learn what it means when you're looking for a new job and whether your state has special guidelines.

A systematic approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of neovascular glaucoma in patients with cardiovascular disease.

This course contains the latest information on glaucoma management and treatment. Learn what you can do to best treat these patients.

So, you've started a practice. Now comes the next step: you need patients. Here's how to market your practice to your community and get patients coming in the door.

If you're looking to obtain specialized experience, then an optometry residency is the way to go. Read on to learn the top five tips to ace the application process.

While new innovations and technologies have made our lives easier, they have also brought significant changes to the optometric profession. Beginning with constantly growing online optical sales, technology is changing the game.

Pursuing a residency is all about expanding your education and your potential career options. Know what to expect before you decide if its right for you!

Improving your Spanish-speaking skills can lead to more comfortable patients, better rapport, and more fluid appointments in your new language!

Turning classroom knowledge into clinical skills doesn't happen overnight, but as new grad, there are a few skills that you can keep in your back pocket.

As you look for your next (or first) job, there’s a good chance you might find an opportunity within an OD/MD practice. Here's how to take advantage of it.

As a new grad OD, you're looking to get the most experience and education from your first setting. Ever thought about an IHS optometry residency?

Underlying causes of pale optic nerves can range from benign to brain tumor, so the stakes are potentially high. In cases where we come up short on explaining the presence of optic atrophy given the patient’s history and exam findings, neuroimaging is our next best step.

There are certain measures optometrist can take when it comes to type 2 diabetes prevention. Here are some things you should be considering.

Delivering eyecare in prison may be a viable and rewarding career pathway for many new grad optometrists. Here is what you need to know.