Tangible: Eye Care Practice Insight with Dr. Aaron Wolf

Originally posted on Tangible Science, Authored by Kemberly Grizzaffi, CLEA

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Eye Care Practice Insight with Dr. Aaron Wolf

This month we speak with Dr. Aaron Wolf about his eye care practice insights, and how Austin Optometry is using new technology to help patients!

This article features an interview with Dr. Aaron Wolf, discussing his transition into specialty contact lens care and his use of Tangible Science products.

Here is a summary of the key points of the article:

Practice Background & Specialization

• The Practice: Dr. Wolf runs a solo private practice in Austin, Texas, that has been active since 1976. It operates on a medical model, treating an aging patient base while expanding into specialty care.

• Accidental Specialist: Though originally interested in medical eye disease (like glaucoma), Dr. Wolf "fell into" specialty contact lenses in 2009 because his schedule was slow and his predecessor had several fitting sets available. He found the work highly rewarding and now spends 1.5 days a week exclusively on specialty fits.

Clinical Insights: Tangible Hydra-PEG

• Standard of Care: Dr. Wolf automatically orders Tangible Hydra-PEG (a high-performance lubricating coating) on all new scleral lenses. He compares it to essential modern car features like airbags—if the technology exists to improve the experience, there is no reason not to use it.

• Patient Impact: He notes that the coating is life-changing for patients with ocular surface issues or "exposure" issues (where eyelids don't close fully), as it keeps the lenses from becoming caked with deposits, thereby maintaining clear vision and comfort.

Product Maintenance: Tangible Clean

• Usage: He recommends Tangible Clean multipurpose solution, noting it is less viscous (thicker) than competitors, making it easier to rinse off before lens insertion.

• Patient Education: He frames the solution as a specialized product designed specifically to protect the Hydra-PEG coating and extend the life of the lenses.

  
  

Business and Modernization

• Digital Integration: To prevent patient confusion and ensure they use the correct products, Dr. Wolf uses an online webstore.

• The Process: During exams, he reviews medical imaging with patients and "drops" recommended products directly into their digital shopping carts. This eliminates the "confusion" that often leads patients to buy the wrong products at retail stores.