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I recently wrote about the presence of the AOA and optometry in Washington and how the organization and advocacy of those in and around the profession allow optometrists to practice the way they do today (such as defending the Harkin Law). As a student myself, I always urge students to be aware of these issues […]
AOA-PAC: Its Impact and Your Involvement! Read More »
Southern College of Optometry (SCO) recently announced it provided $1,043,530 in uncompensated optometric care to the Memphis, Tenn., community during the 2011-2012 fiscal year. The school distributed its services through outreach programs with the optometry school and its Eye Center. Though the majority of patients received attention at the Eye Center, other services were provided through vision
Southern College of Optometry Provides Over $1 Million in Uncompensated Healthcare Read More »
Here’s an excellent example of the strength we have as a collective group of optometry students, OD’s, legislators and the American Optometric Association (AOA) as a whole. As mentioned in a previous article, the AOA was listed as one of the top ten most influential lobbying groups in Washington D.C. (http://newsfromaoa.org/2012/07/13/survey-of-dc-insiders-places-aoa-on-lobbyings-top-10-list/)! This has been clearly
Formidable Presence of Optometry and the AOA in Washington Read More »
On September 14, 2012, a new Ontario regulation came into effect, allowing foreign-trained optometry graduates from recognized programs outside of Canada and the United States to practice in Ontario in “a fair and transparent process.” This new regulation also provides optometrists already registered to practice in other provinces and territories to registration in Ontario as well.1 The International
Ontario Welcomes Foreign-Trained Optometrists Read More »
Press Release Denver, CO (September 25, 2012) – The World Sight Day Student Challenge is in full swing at Colleges of Optometry across North America. American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) Trustees and student representatives from the Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (sVOSH) are taking the lead and planning events such as talent shows, bake sales
Students are up for the World Sight Day Student Challenge! Read More »
Optometrists in California now have the right to perform clinical laboratory tests that help diagnose certain eye conditions and disease. After more than a year since its introduction and journey through the California Assembly and Senate, bill A.B. 761 was finally signed by the governor of California. Previously, certain clinical lab tests classified as “waived” could
California Bill Expands Optometrists’ Diagnostic Testing Capabilities Read More »
I was reading a few interesting articles earlier this month that I wanted to share with you. The first was a message from. Ron Hopping, O.D., MPH, AOA president, after a trip he took to Washington, D.C. I was particularly struck by what he listed as the important, core things that optometrists and their patients
5 Factors in Maintaining the Growth and Stability of Optometry Read More »
Hello everyone! Hopefully all first year students, like me, are now getting used to their weekly exams and study schedules. I decided to bring you some positive news in optometry, resulting from the hard work of all those involved with pushing our profession forward and serving patients or anyone who may need eye care. I’ll
Positive Stories in Optometry News Read More »
Glaukos Corp. has received FDA approval for its iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass, This is the first glaucoma implant to be approved in the United States (U.S.). The iStent is indicated for use in conjunction with cataract surgery for the reduction of IOP in adult patients with mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma currently treated with ocular
FDA approves first micro-device for glaucoma treatment Read More »
I recently stumbled upon an interesting resource provided by Allergan, the pharmaceutical company that produces consumer pharmaceuticals such as REFRESH®, LUMIGAN® and RESTASIS® . As you know, entering into practice can be quite daunting and so it is important to get your hands on helpful resources. The resource provided by Allergan is the OPTOMETRY JUMPSTART™ program. All you need to do
Allergan launches “Optometry Jump Start” for recent optometry grads Read More »
