January 7th 2012 – The FDA has given approval to ABB Concise to produce silicon hydrogel specialty contact lenses made from 74% H2O Definitive material with a Dk of 60. The specialty lenses will include designs for multifocal, toric, and irregular corneas. These new products will be available in the first quarter of 2012. Article By: […]
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Jauary 7th 2012- Wet AMD poses a risk of blindness in seniors. Recent research has suggested that taking a daily aspirin may double the risk of developing wet AMD. The Journal Ophthalmology reported that daily aspirin use was associated with the onset of late-stage wet AMD and the onset of early dry AMD. The results of
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By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY 2013 You may have started preparing for NBEO Part I boards, but have you remembered to register for it? In order to take Part I of NBEO in March 2012, you need to create a username and register on the website: www.optometry.org. The process requires you to fill in identification information
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By: Mike Montenare SUNY 2012 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 is a flashcard strategy that I have personally used
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Optomterystudents.com recently had the pleasure to speak to one of the world’s experts in binocular vision, Dr. Kenneth Ciuffreda. Dr. Ciuffreda has spent ample time researching and working with patients with various complex visual dysfunctions, and has contributed many studies providing proper analysis and treatment for these patients including individuals with mild traumatic brain injury.
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December 22nd 2011 – It was originally determined that there is little risk that Lucentis, an AMD drug, raises IOP. However, there has recently been some conflicting evidence spurred by a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist who noticed an increase in IOP in some of her patients receiving Lucentis. To assist in this discrepancy, a retrospective study
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Case Presentation By: Yuliya Bababekova SUNY 2013 59-year-old black female presents for follow up of trauma OD at age 9. Pt reports being hit in the right eye with a rock. History regarding the trauma is very vague and nonspecific; pt recalls losing vision and was told she must be followed yearly to monitor ”possible
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ASCO Sponsored Video Contest: “2012 ENVISION” Chance for optometry students to promote the profession and win CASH PRIZES! (This article is a carbon copy of an ASCO e-mail message sent to Optometry Schools) The purpose of the “2012 EnVision” Video Competition, sponsored by ASCO, is to have the optometry students, those who know the most
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Hello everyone, today I will be discussing some of the common clinical applications of optical principles. Optics, the study of light, is the central physical science of our profession. It also happens to be one of my favorite subjects so far in optometry school. Unlike my OAT articles, I’m going to have to limit the
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OneSight Research Foundation is offering funding for twenty scholarships in the amount of $2,000 through the DR. STANLEY PEARLE SCHOLARSHIP FUND. The award will be given out for Fall 2012 and students graduating from optometry programs in 2013, 2014, and 2015 are eligible. Print Scholarship Guidelines HERE The following information was provided by OneSight Research
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