November 2011

RGN-259 Dry-Eye Study Phase II Results

By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY 2013  RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals has been working on a treatment for dry eye syndrome, namely its RGN-259. The company has announced completion of treatment and follow up on 69 patients in its Phase II clinical trial. Following statistical analysis, results should be reported in late October. The trial serves to evaluate the …

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Armani Group and Luxottica Sign Letter of Intent

By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY 2013 November 27th 2011- The Armani and Luxottica Groups have announced the signing of a Letter of Intent, which will see an exclusive license agreement for the designing, manufacturing, and distribution of eyeglasses including prescription spectacles and sunglasses beginning January 2013. The Letter of Intent is only preliminary and will serve …

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Preliminary Approval Granted to New Optometry School in Massachusetts

By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY 2013  November 27th 2011- The 21st U.S Optometry school is set to open in Massachusetts and has been granted preliminary approval. The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is set to begin its Doctor of Optometry program in August 2012 with 64 students at each level. The Accreditation Council …

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AOA President Dr. Dori Carlson Delivers Message to White House

By: Matthew Geller SUNY Optometry 2013  I stumbled upon a video today of your AOA President, Dr. Dori Carlson describing her recent visit to the White House on November 18th 2011. Her visit had a strong purpose; to deliver a pro-access, pro-patient message to those on Capitol Hill. I really encourage every student to read …

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American Academy of Optometry Meeting Boston 2011

By Rae Huang SUNY 2013  Hundreds of optometrists, students, and vision science researchers gathered at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA for the annual American Academy of Optometry (AAO) meeting October 12-15, 2011. For optometry students interested in vision science research, the Academy meeting is a happy medium between networking based meetings like Optometry’s …

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COVD’s 41st Annual Meeting: Las Vegas

By: Stefania Paniccia IAUPR School of Optometry  How much do you, future Optometrist extraordinaire, know about vision therapy? Look no further ladies and gentlemen, as COVD is here to prepare you for all of the challenges that may await you! COVD (College of Optometrists in Vision Development) is an international membership association of eye care …

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Video Interview with Jordan Kassalow O.D, CEO of VisionSpring

An Extra-Ordinary Path in Optometry By: Ji Yun Lee – SUNY Optometry 2013  Dr. Jordan Kassalow saw a need. During his first SVOSH trip, he saw the deep impact of vision loss in his patients’ lives. Fortunately, Dr. Kassalow also found the solution. Most of the vision loss could be corrected with simple reading glasses. …

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Scholarship Alert: The Dr. Seymour Galina Grant for 2012

Optometry Cares® – The AOA Foundation is again pleased to offer the $2,500 Galina Grant to one third-year student (Class of 2013).  Each accredited school or college of optometry is invited to submit one nominee.  The $2,500 grant will be presented to one optometry student who has successfully completed the following criteria and whose paper …

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