Coding & Medicare Changes for 2012 Speaker: Chuck Brownlow, O.D., AOA Medical Records and Coding Consultant As usual, the New Year will bring in some new procedure and diagnosis codes as well as changes in Medicare reimbursement for eye doctors. We’ll provide the latest information during each of these webinars. Date: Tuesday, 12/13/11 Time: 11 […]
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Spain, 4th of December, 2011 Salus Optometry School By: Fernando Sanchez OptometryStudents.com reached out to me and asked me to write about the studies of optometry in Europe. I am currently finishing my Master of Science in Clinical Optometry at Pennsylvania College of Optometry and I would like to explain my experience as student in
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By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY 2013Â RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals has been working on a treatment for dry eye syndrome, namely its RGN-259. The company has announced completion of treatment and follow up on 69 patients in its Phase II clinical trial. Following statistical analysis, results should be reported in late October. The trial serves to evaluate the
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By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY 2013 November 27th 2011- The Armani and Luxottica Groups have announced the signing of a Letter of Intent, which will see an exclusive license agreement for the designing, manufacturing, and distribution of eyeglasses including prescription spectacles and sunglasses beginning January 2013. The Letter of Intent is only preliminary and will serve
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By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY 2013Â November 27th 2011- The 21st U.S Optometry school is set to open in Massachusetts and has been granted preliminary approval. The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is set to begin its Doctor of Optometry program in August 2012 with 64 students at each level. The Accreditation Council
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By: Matthew Geller SUNY Optometry 2013Â I stumbled upon a video today of your AOA President, Dr. Dori Carlson describing her recent visit to the White House on November 18th 2011. Her visit had a strong purpose; to deliver a pro-access, pro-patient message to those on Capitol Hill. I really encourage every student to read
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By Rae Huang SUNY 2013 Hundreds of optometrists, students, and vision science researchers gathered at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA for the annual American Academy of Optometry (AAO) meeting October 12-15, 2011. For optometry students interested in vision science research, the Academy meeting is a happy medium between networking based meetings like Optometry’s
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By: Mike Montenare SUNY 2012Â Taking the Boards Part I can be a daunting task. However, if you prepare for it in an efficient and intelligent manner, not only will you pass the exam, but you might even be surprised at how well you did. Here are some strategies that I have personally used which,
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By: Stefania Paniccia IAUPR School of Optometry How much do you, future Optometrist extraordinaire, know about vision therapy? Look no further ladies and gentlemen, as COVD is here to prepare you for all of the challenges that may await you! COVD (College of Optometrists in Vision Development) is an international membership association of eye care
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An Extra-Ordinary Path in Optometry By: Ji Yun Lee – SUNY Optometry 2013Â Dr. Jordan Kassalow saw a need. During his first SVOSH trip, he saw the deep impact of vision loss in his patients’ lives. Fortunately, Dr. Kassalow also found the solution. Most of the vision loss could be corrected with simple reading glasses.
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