By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY 2013 It is critical to bring your children in for an eye exam early in life. Early detection and intervention is imperative in preventing your children from developing permanent visual complications, and delayed learning and maturation. The American Optometric Association recommends children have their first eye exam at six months of …
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OptometryStudents.com would like to congratulate Dr. Dori Carlson on her accomplishment as the first female president of the AOA. The students out there have been buzzing in support of Dr. Carlson, her message and her mission! Teamwork. Family. Advocacy. Proactive Patient Care and Outreach. These are among the top priorities of Dori Carlson, O.D., when …
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New Appalachian College of Optometry A new College of Optometry is set to open in the near future. The Appalachian College of Optometry has received funding for development, which will be located in Buchanan County, Virginia. The new Optometry school will become the 21st educational institution offering a doctorate level degree in Optometry. The first …
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By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY Optometry 2013 The AOA is offering a complimentary webinar series for it’s members. This is the perfect opportunity for Optometrists, Paraoptometrics, Office Managers, Staff and Administrators to gain valuable insight into many exciting topics. OptometryStudents.com recommends that all students check out the webinar for valuable insight into these important topics! The …
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By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY Optometry 2013 The scope of practice in Ontario, Canada expanded in April 2011, with new privileges in prescribing medications earned by Optometrists. Optometrists can now prescribe medications to treat various eye and eye related conditions such as bacterial and viral eye infections, CLARE, glaucoma, as well as eye pain and allergies …
By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY Optometry 2013 After the joint efforts of Optometrists and Optometry students all over the United States, the 2011 AOA Congressional Advocacy Conference was a huge success. Adam B. Weiss, Assistant Director of Political Affairs of the American Optometric Association had these encouraging words of advice for us students: “The Congressional Advocacy …
By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY Optometry 2013 It has been regarded for some time now that Avastin is as effective as Lucentis for treating AMD. Although not FDA approved to treat AMD, Avastin appears to provide similar benefits as Lucentis at a cheaper cost to the patient. As reported in the May 15, 2011 edition of …
By: Matt Geller SUNY Optometry 2013 At this time, a generic version of Xalatan (latanoprost ophthalmic solution) is available. The generic form, available in one strength as latanoprost 0.005% ophthalmic solution, is made by a variety of companies. These eye drop bottles each contain 2.5 mL of solution, with 1.5 mcg of latanoprost in each …
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By: Quy Nguyen SUNY Optometry 2013 Check out this video on the summit! For some time, the New York State Optometric Association (NYSOA) has tried to increase the level of involvement of students graduating from optometry school into organized optometry. There seemed to be a lack of understanding among students as to what the link …
