Dr Tony Hanks has lectured and published extensively throughout his 45 year career as an optometrist. The following are examples of articles and scientific papers. Most are FREE to be downloaded for your reference, or for use as resources. When used, the only requirement is the normal attribution of the author(s) and the publication source.
Incidence of Vision Problems in Children
Clin Exp Optom, 1988, 71(6), 179-183
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A study of 151 Year 5 school children was conducted to determine the incidence of significant visual problems and the proportion that were not previously identified. Includes implications for school vision screening programs.
(With IAN D CHAPMAN, B Optom)
Attracting New Optometry Patients - Discussion Paper
Reproducibility of Spin Cast Hydrophilic Contact Lenses
Aust J Optom, 1976, 59(10), 341-347
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A study was conducted using 10 existing contact lens patients over a period of 10 weeks. This involved 200 lens changes to test the reproducibility of spin cast hydrophilic contact lenses to objective and subjective satisfaction. The correlation and reliability of each form were also assessed.
The Watermelon Seed Principle
CL Forum, 1983, (9)
This paper relates to Toric Soft Contact Lenses for the correction of astigmatism. Prism Ballast is a popular method of stabilising rotation, but the mechanism was misunderstood as gravity. This landmark paper demonstrated that the method is actually based upon thin zones and wedges.
Cosmetic Tinted Contact Lenses: A New Option
Clin Focus, 1984, 1(2), 5-10
Cosmetic tints in soft contact lenses have only recently become available in a workable range of parameters. There are 3 categories of tinted lenses: Visibility Tints for handling; Therapeutic Tints for injured or scarred eyes; and Cosmetic Tints to change the natural eye colour.
Managing Eye Health Changes
Rev of Optom, 1983, 121(4), 73
Since cosmetic extended wear lenses were first approved for marketing in the US in 1981, the bedate over their safety has intensified, not abated. Today about 26% of all soft lenses prescribed are extended wear and the number of new fits is on the rise..
Today's Hydrogel Extended Wear Contact Lenses
Eye Contact, 1985, 2(1), 7-12
The use of extended wear lenses has increased dramatically. Hydrogel EW lenses account for 12% of fittings in Australia & 33% in the US. Most patients are successful, but there can also be some physiological problems.
(With PAUL WHITE, OD)
Tomorrow's Extended Wear Contact Lenses?
Eye Contact, 1985, 2(1), 13-18
The use of hydrogel lenses for extended wear, as well as awareness of their inherent problems, are both increasing. Research is ongoing to develop lenses that can satisfy the demand without the problems.
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(With PAUL WHITE, OD)
How To Choose an Ultra-Thin Contact Lens
Rev of Optom, 1986, 123(4), 61-70
Today's thin Hema extended wear contact lenses are not created equally. Each one of the currently available lenses has its' own unique strengths and weaknesses, making each one suitable for some patients and unsuitable for others.
Clinical Performance of Toric Soft Contact Lens Designs
Rev of Optom, 1983, 121(4), 73
Various lens design features have been utilized to properly orient oric hydrogel lenses. Clinical performance of these designs were explored and guidelines are presented for lens selection for patients.
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(With RICHARD WEISBARTH, OD & JOHN McNALLY, OD)
Contact Lenses Down Under - The State of CL's in Australia
CL Forum, 1990, (5), 31
This is an article written for the American market, about the state of contact lenses in Australia. In general the penetration rate is lower, but the use of specialty lens designs is higher. Issues aroun lens care and practitioner clinical training are also discussed.
Evolving Eye Health Expertise in Vietnam
MiVision, 2016, 109(2), 28-30
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Many optometrists are proud to
support Optometry Giving Sight (OGS) – partly because OGS is “our” charity and especially because the world has a ridiculous problem of preventable blindness, as pointed out so effectively by the late Brien Holden.
Distance Visual Acuity Charts (3M & 6M)
August, 2002
A collection of high resolution printable visual acuity charts to be printed on standard A3 or A4 paper. They can then be used at 6M (20Ft) or 3M (10Ft).
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Includes charts for adults, children, illiterate E, Landolt C, mirror chart, Log MAR & astigmatism.
Library of Optometry Forms and Patient Handouts
April, 2020
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This is an extensive collection of printable forms and handouts to be used in optometry practices.
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The patient handouts can be copied onto practice letterhead and cover the common eye conditions - such as cataract, astigmatism, macular degeneration, children's vision, etc.
A Purpose Built Optometry Practice (US version)
Optom Econ, 1996, (4), 38-40
Growth had exceeded expectations, the premises were too small and there were layout inefficiencies.
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This article describes how the practice was upgraded by erecting a new free-standing building and customising it to the needs of an optometric practice.
Book:
The Optometry Team
AV Books, published 1999 - 400 pages
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Now in its' 4th edition, this book was originally written to train staff in the optometry practice of the author. This then developed into this popular book that is in use around the world.
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Originally intended for support staff it is now also used by early-year-optometrists.