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A Case of Adolescent Papilledema Secondary to Oral Hormonal Contraceptives, John D. Tassinari OD and Phil Kwok OD

A Case Study of Doctoral Students' Perspectives of the Drastic Move From an In-Person to Virtual Environment During COVID-19, Martha Patricia Cias

A Change in Practice: Improving UTI Management in a Long-Term Care Facility by Implementing Rapid Urinary Culture Collection Protocols to Enhance Timely Treatment and Reduce Hospitalizations, Tania Ojeda

Addressing Socioeconomic Factors Related to Health Disparities in Predominantly Hispanic Texas Communities, Gabriela M. Gomez

Advanced Interactions of Directed Energy with Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells and Their Photochemical and Photothermal Responses, Jin B. Ha

A Journey To The Midwest For Migrant Farmwork: Women's Testimonies Examining Their Lived Experiences Using Autoethnography and Plática Research Methodologies, Yesenia G. Alcalá

An Analysis of Policies Impacting Ex-offenders and the Barriers Created in Their Transition Into Society: A Qualitative Metasynthesis, Thomas A. Ayala

An Examination of Single Mothers' Psychological Capital In Seeking Higher Education, Jennifer L. Stuart

An Impact Study of Young Women's Leadership Development: A Case Study of Kosovo, Linda Gjergji

Birdshot Chorioretinopathy: A Review of Diagnosis and Treatment, Jill Gottehrer OD and Steven Follansbee OD

But MOMMY, I Can SEE!, Paul B. Freeman OD

Do You Use ChatGPT? A Technology Acceptance and Segmentation Study of ChatGPT Use Among Students at a South Texas University, Brian F. Waltman

Enhancing Adherence to Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense and American Psychiatric Association Clinical Guidelines for Alcohol Use Disorder, Corinna M. Trevino

Examining and Addressing Increased Hospital Inpatient Falls Rates at an Urban Community Hospital, Juan Lira

Examining Interpersonal Commnication Practices Among Teachers and Parents in Elementary School Communities Post-COVID-19 in North Texas, Rekha Khulal

Examining the Lives and Experiences of Mariachi Leadership in San Antonio, Texas: A Narrative Ethnographic Inquiry Using a Constructivist Lens, Baldemar Villarreal

Exploring the Transformative Effects of Executive Coaching on Leaders: A Qualitative Study, Dwayne Norman

Focal Choroidal Excavation Associated with Resolved Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Loren W. Bennett OD and Katherine M. Mehalik OD

Giant Cell Arteritis: A Case Study and Review of Treatment, Andrew Di Mattina OD, Jeffrey Sterling OD, and Heather Whyte OD

Higher Education and Resilience: An Exploration of Sexual Misconduct Survivors' Lived Experiences and the Impact on Their Educational Journey, Patricia Denise Williams

Implementation of an Information Sheet for Pediatric Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder in an Inpatient Setting to De-escalate Aggressive Behaviors and Reduce Seclusion Rates, Megan R. Castro

Implementation of the Modified Severity Assessment Scale (MSAS) for Alcohol Withdrawal in an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Grace R. Lindsey

Implementing a Cardiac Catheterization Pre-Procedure Protocol to Decrease Avoidable Same-Day Cancellations, Christina C. Perry

Improving Antipsychotic Compliance by Addressing Client Experience of Metabolic Syndrome, Lurinda N. Paulsen

Improving Early Detection of Suicidal Ideation Through Routine Screening in Adults With General Anxiety Disorder, Brittanie N. Bush

Iris Melanoma: a Case Report and Review, Emily Scully OD and Breyne Middleton OD

Nevertheless, She Persisted: An Examination of the Lived Experiences of Single Mother College Students and the Factors that Drive Motivation and Persistence, Amy N. Migura

Outcomes of a Vision Care Program that Provides Comprehensive Eye Exams to Children who have Failed School Screenings in the San Antonio Northside Independent School District, Raelyn Ottenbreit OD, Timothy Wingert OD, Chantelle Ribisi OD, and Elizabeth Marunde OD

Outer Macular Holes: A Case Series, Kaitlyn J. Moore OD, Katherine Dunatov OD, Wendy McGonigal OD, and Karen Reeves OD

Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium (PPS, Elmiron) Maculopathy Demonstrates the Importance of Coordinated Care from a Low Vision Perspective, Charlotte I. Spada OD; Stephanie Schmiedecke Barbieri OD; Patricia Sanchez Diaz DVM, PhD; and Jeffrey Rabin OD, PhD

Shifting the Paradigm Through Practice: A Co-Operative Inquiry Approach to Sustained Commitment in Nature-Based Education, Amanda McMickle

Thank you to our 2025-26 Reviewers, Paul B. Freeman OD and Raelyn Ottenbreit OD

The Cultural Transition of a Military Brat, Soldier, and Civilian: An Autoethnography, Theresa J. Young

The Faculty's Perception of the Role of Equity in the Formation of Cooperative Learning Groups in University Classrooms: A Qualitative Inquiry, Ethel Nwogu

The Impact of COVID-19 on Hispanic-Owned Quick-Lube Facilities in South-Central Texas: A Qualitative Study, Eric A. Galindo

The Impact of Glucose Exposure on Organic Cation Transporters (OCT) Function in a Corneal Epithelial Cell Line, David A. Garza

The Impact of Multiple Measure Placement in Determining College Readiness on Student Perceived Readiness, Steven A. Szeszko II

The Importance of Leader-Member Exchange and Psychological Contracts in Highly Qualified Researchers, Robin L. Ingerick DBA

The Other Visual Acuity, Paul B. Freeman OD

There's No Vision Like Low Vision: Living with and Serving Those with Macular Degeneration and Stargardt Macular Dystrophy, Paul B. Freeman OD

The Role of Cultural Factors in Economic Prosperity: A Study of Hispanic and Black Americans in the Marine Corps Who Are Assigned to Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Third Marine Expeditionary Force, Alvertis Shears Jr

Translational Research on Color Vision: From Mechanisms to Performance Enhancement in Diverse Settings, Jewearly Lundby

Understanding the Experiences of Durable Medical Equipment Coordinators Through an Embedded Case Study, Patricia Rodriguez

Use of Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography to Manage Acute Corneal Hydrops in Keratoconus, Michelle K. Man OD

We are each one second away from being someone else's patient, Paul B. Freeman OD

Women in Banking Leadership: A Qualitative Study on Experiences in Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling, Thelma E. De León García