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Scholarship Alert – Transitions Optical Students of Vision Scholarship Program

By: Antonio Chirumbolo October 4th 2011 – Transitions Optical Students of Vision Scholarship Program is offering scholarships to motivated optometry students. If you believe you are a future leader of this profession at any capacity, then this scholarship opportunity is for you. Show how you will become a leader of this profession by developing a […]

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NYSOA Helps To Shut Down New Drivers License Policy

NYSOA teams up with advisory group of health to put brakes on new policy allowing drivers to renew license without vision assessment in New York. By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY 2013 On September 26th 2011, the New York sate DMV implement a new policy (click here for NYS press release) that would eliminate the requirement for

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Nine West Joins Marchon in 2012

September 25th 2011 – Beginning in early January 2012, Nine West eyewear collection will sold and distributed in optical chains and by eyecare professionals world wide. The Jones group has announced an exclusive licensing agreement with Marchon Eyewear, Inc. that will see its Nine West brand launched into production in January featuring over 20 optical styles

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O.D Access to Medical Plans Change For the Better

On January 1st, 2012, optometrists in Texas and Rhode Island will be relieved of restrictions prohibiting them to participate in medical plans thanks to new legislation. Optometrists in Texas no longer need to accept the terms and conditions of specific vision plans in order to join or remain on that company’s medical plans. In addition

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Davis Vision’s Focus on America – Hats off to the Mets and Pirates!

September 9th 2011 – The New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates have hit a grandslam for underserved children, as they have partnered with Davis Vision’s Focus on America outreach program for the past four years. The partnership has hosted free vision screenings for underserved children while providing a day of fun and enjoyment for

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Like It On Facebook for a $5.00 Optometry Donation!

September 9th 2011 – Be sure to visit AllAboutVision.com’s Facebook page and “like” it. Why you ask? Each “like” the page receives will generate a 5$ donation from now until the end of November to Optometry Giving Sight, (http://www.givingsight.org/our-projects.html) a foundation that generates money to provide an eye exam and a pair of glasses to the

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AOA Holds Video Contest for Optometry’s Meeting Travel Grant

August 31st 2011- Tonight is the deadline for the Optometry’s Meeting Travel Grant Contest.  Contestants had to submit a video highlighting fabulous experiences at the 2011 Optometry’s Meeting. The winning video will win one of two $1,000 travel grants for the 2012 meeting from AOA! These videos surely highlight how great Optometry’s Meeting was and also

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Medicare Reimbursement Cuts Threaten ODs; AOA Fully Engaged On Issue

August 30th 2011 – The AOA is back at it again, this time engaged with politicians on capitol hill to prevent a 30% cut Medicare reimbursements that could seriously hurt OD’s and other physicians. It is VERY important that Optometry Students at every optometry school understand what this will mean for our profession. It is important to stay active as an optometry

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Petition to allow Optometrists in Puerto Rico to prescribe therapeutic pharmaceutical agents

August 23rd 2011 – A petition started by Osvaldo Negrón, O.D. on Change.org has gained support from over 430 supporters in the hopes of changing the way things work in Puerto Rico. The U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is the last and only jurisdiction of the United States of America where licensed Doctors of Optometry are not allowed

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