According to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), in its second year, the Medicare Electronic-Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program, has issued over 2 million dollars to optometrists in bonus payments. Each optometrist who qualified for payments during 2010 (around 936) received an average of $2,462.40, and incentive payments to optometrists ranged from $23,277.04 […]
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By: Antonio Chirumbolo; OptometryStudents.com Content Coordinator, SUNY 2013 Retinal vein occlusion is the second most prevalent retinal vascular disease, only second to diabetes. Branch Retinal vein occlusions are three to four times more prevalent than central retinal vein occlusions. There is a strong association of RVO with systemic disease and several risk factors include HTN,
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By: Mark Schaeffer O.D Only a few short months ago I walked across the stage with my diploma during graduation from Southern College of Optometry in May. I, like LeBron James, took my so-called talents to South Beach and am now a resident at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. From the moment I started
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The U.S Department of Veterans Affairs will resume the use of intraocular Avastin. The VA had originally banned the use of ophthalmic Avastin because of concerns regarding its safety secondary to bacteria-tainted injections. With new safety standards in place, ophthalmologists can begin to use Avastin once again. Some of the new regulations are as follows
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January 7th 2012- Glaucoma, right behind cataracts is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. January marks National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Some of the biggest groups and organizations in eyecare are educating the public about this blinding disease and to get comprehensive eye exams such as the American Optometric Association, Prevent Blindness America, the
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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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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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By: Dr. O. A. Negrón 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 to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of ocular health conditions in their patients. Imagine yourself graduating from Optometry School and passing all parts
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Here are some really important figures and facts to remember in clinic when dealing with your pediatric patients. Try printing this out and keeping it in your lab coat! 1. DOSING MEDICATIONS Dosing – (1 tsp = 5ml // 2.2 lbs=1kg) Young’s Rule (based on age) — Peds dose= Adult dose x age (years)/(age+12) Clark’s
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