January 2012

Contact Lenses to Monitor Health?

January 13th 2012- 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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NBEO Part 1 Fact Sheet (Thanks to AOSA)

This month’s “NBEO Part 1 Article” is brought to you thanks to the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA). Both behind the scenes and at every school of Optometry, the AOSA is always working hard to ensure that Optometry is moving in the right direction for us students. They are the voice for the students and their trustee’s …

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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences School of Optometry Appoints Dr. Shilpa Register & Dr. Jeanette Sewell

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE December 9th 2012 | WORCESTER – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has announced the hiring of Dr. Shilpa J. Register as Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Dr. Jeanette M. Sewell as Associate Dean for Clinical Programs in the College’s School of Optometry. Both plan to be on-site January 3, 2012 as the College works …

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ABB Concise Silicon Hydrogel cleared by FDA

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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National Glaucoma Awareness Month

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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AOA Tool “Ophthalmic Resources On Demand” Takes Home Two Awards

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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10 Must Have Optometry Apps for 2012

By: Stefania Paniccia – IAUPR Those of us who are fortunate enough to have invested in an iPad®, iPhone® or iPod touch® understand the efficiency and capacity of these incredible devices. They have transformed how we communicate and share information in our everyday, hectic lives. The familiar phrase “there’s an app for that” also applies …

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