“It’s not a matter of if genetic testing will become a standard in testing for ocular disease, but WHEN it will become the standard.” – Dr. Jerry Rapp This month I sat down with Dr. Jerry Rapp, Professor of Biological Sciences at SUNY Optometry College and long time advocate for Optometry. In our interview, Dr. […]
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January 25th 2012 – In an October issue of Ophthalmology, it was reported that astronauts who spend six months or longer in space may begin to experience visual changes, changes that may last even after returning to Earth. In a study conducted, seven astronauts spent at least six consecutive months in space were observed, and
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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 13th 2012-Â Contact lenses, a Class II medical device, are already used by millions of Americans to see. However, exciting news from the University of Washington shows that maybe, in the relatively near future, they may be able to monitor health. “Smart Lenses,” a new generation of lenses, are specially designed with wireless technology, circuitry,
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January 7th 2012 –Â 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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January 7th 2012-Â 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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Ophthalmic Resources On Demand Tool Takes Home Two eHealthcare Leadership Awards January 7th 2011- The Ophthalmic Resources On Demand tool launched by the American Optometric Association took home two eHealthcare Leadership Awards at the 15th Annual Healthcare Internet Conference in November. Selected from 1,200 entries, the AOA platform won Platinum Award for Best Health/Healthcare Content
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Jauary 7th 2012-Â 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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Hey everyone this is Matt Geller, OptometryStudents.com Founder and Senior Editor. I wanted to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year and another great year in optometry school! I wanted you all to get a look inside OptometryStudents.com and so I posted some interesting facts and figures for 2011 which you can find below.
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