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The Ophthalmologist / Issues / 2025 / October / How to Read and Apply Clinical Studies in Daily Practice / Notecards
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How to Read and Apply Clinical Studies in Daily Practice

Melissa Barnett and Paul Karpecki emphasize the importance of keeping pace with evolving research

By Melissa Barnett, Paul Karpecki 10/7/2025 6 min read

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1. Engage with clinical research to enhance patient care.

2. Stay informed about emerging technologies through reliable studies.

3. Assess study design rigor, especially randomized controlled trials.

4. Review authors for conflicts of interest and credibility.

5. Dedicate time weekly for reading relevant research.

6. Consider integrating new findings gradually into practice.

7. Communicate research benefits to patients to build trust. 8. Help patients discern accurate from misleading information.

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Melissa Barnett

Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA is a Doctor of Optometry a Professional Certified Life Coach, and a founder and board member of the Intrepid Eye Society.

 

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Paul Karpecki

Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO, is Director of Cornea and External Disease for the Kentucky Eye Institute in Lexington, KY and Associate Professor at the Kentucky College of Optometry in Pikeville, KY.

 

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