May 2014

Tips for Your Eye Makeup-Wearing Patient

Whether you’re a veteran in clinic or fresh out of the box, at some point or another we will all encounter a heavy eye makeup-wearing patient. As a makeup enthusiast myself and freelance artist, I see that there are many misconceptions among the general public regarding their eye health. Many people aren’t aware of the …

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How To Video: The Basics of Coding & Billing in Optometry

Coding and billing may not be the most exciting part of practicing optometry, but it is essential to know in order to run a smooth, efficient and profitable practice. In this video interview, Dr. Richard Soden, O.D., an expert in coding and billing, Executive Director of the University Eye Center at SUNY and Vice President for its …

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School in Focus: Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry

Located in northeast Oklahoma near the Illinois River and within the hills of the Ozarks lies the Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry (NSUOCO). NSUOCO is located in a small town called Tahlequah, which happens to be the capitol of the Cherokee Nation. A partnership between NSUOCO and the Cherokee Nation provides an excellent patient base for …

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The Vision Expo East Experience: In Our Words, Pictures and Video

Vision Expo East 2014 was a fantastic experience! You guys really need to experience the massive scale of the Javits Center exhibit hall, go to the student party or different events and classes, to realize what an amazing weekend Vision Expo East is! We’ll try our best in this article, through pictures, a video and …

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Optometry and Ophthalmology: UAB School of Optometry and UAB School of Medicine

by Jessie Fawer, UABSO Class of 2016 While optometry students across the nation are given opportunities to provide vision screenings to the underserved in their communities, UABSO students are experiencing a unique partnership with students at UAB School of Medicine. Equal Access Birmingham (EAB) is an entirely student run-initiative founded by UAB medical students. The …

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A Case Of Narrow Angles: Plateau Iris

Age/Sex/Race 57 years old African American female Chief Complaint “I’m here for an annual eye examination. I have little blur at distance and near. Sometimes, my eyes itch and burn.” Medical History Hypertension, acid reflux, depression, mild heart attack and seasonal rhinitis Medications Aspirin, Amlodipine, Omeprazole, Lisinopril, Visine, Carvedelol and Aripiprazole Allergic to Ibuprofen Family …

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