February 2012

Tafluprost – FDA Approved to Treat Glaucoma

By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY 2013 February 15th 2013- The FDA has approved Zioptan (Tafluprost), a preservative free prostaglandin analog, for the treatment of certain kinds of glaucoma.  The ophthalmic solution reduces IOP in patients with open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Results from five controlled clinical studies helped spur the approval of the drug, showing …

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The State of the Optometric Profession 2012

This month, the President of the American Optometric Association, Dori Carlson, O.D. came out with a video addressing the “State of the Profession” which addresses optometry and all of those involved. I urge each and every individual to view this statement for it is essential that you understand what optometry is going through at this …

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8 Apps To Recommend For Visually Impaired Patients

By: Stefania Paniccia IAUPR Class of 2013  The American Optometric Association defines visual impairment (or low vision) as a functional limitation of the eye(s) or visual system and can present as reduced visual acuity or contrast sensitivity, visual field loss, photophobia, diplopia, visual distortion, perceptual difficulties, or any combination of the aforementioned dysfunctions. According to …

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The 2012-13 AOSA Executive Council

Just recently the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) voted for members of its 2012-13 Executive Council; a group of four optometry students filling the positions of president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. These students and their board of trustees help ensure you a smooth ride and easy transition on your path from pre-optometry student to graduate. As …

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Why I Did a Residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

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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AOA Career Center – Calling all 4th year optometry students!

The AOA has an incredible tool that should be utilized by any 4th year optometry students looking to start their career. It’s called The Optometry’s Career Center. This new tool provides optometrists access to practice opportunities including employment and practices for sale. This service is free to all AOA members and will make finding that …

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Basic Treatments for Myopia Progression – Anti-muscarinic Drops Win

Reported in the Review of Optometry, various methods utilized for slowing myopia progression were compared in efficacy and potential side effects. Looking at data from 23 randomized controlled trials, including 4,696 participants, pediatric eye doctors and study methodologists have found that anti-muscarinic eye drops provide the greatest effect on controlling the progression of myopia, but …

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Video Interview Dr. Jerry Rapp – Incorporating Genetic Testing into Optometry

“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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