By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY 2013 October 23rd 2011 –Â The FDA has raised the recall of CooperVision’s AVAIRA Toric Soft Contact Lenses to Class I as a result of silicone residue on the lenses that potentially can result in discomfort, eye injury, or blurred vision. The original recall of the lenses was issued on August 19th …
Registration Open for NBEO Boards! Current third year students, registration for the March 2012 Part I (ABS) is now open and available. Keep these dates in mind as you prepare to register for the boards: ADA Request deadline – 1/3/2012 Special Site Request deadline – 1/3/2012 Withdrawal deadline – 2/1/2012 Registration deadline – 1/17/2012 Registering …
This message is from Dr. Mary Anne Murphy :Â Chair, Optometry Giving Sight USA Dear Optometry Student Leaders, World Sight Day is THIS THURSDAY, October 13th and we hope that you will join us in a successful World Sight Day Student Challenge. Â So far 11 Schools in the USA and Canada* have agreed to raise …
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By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY 2013 October 4th 2011 – In developing countries, where people do not have access to eye care professionals nor the economic luxury to afford glasses from optical stores; there is a new hope. Dr. Joshua Silver has been tinkering with liquid formed lenses since the 1980’s. Originally, Silver was modifying the …
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By: Antonio Chirumbolo October 4th 2011 – Transitions Optical Students of Vision Scholarship Program is offering scholarships to motivated optometry students. If you believe you are a future leader of this profession at any capacity, then this scholarship opportunity is for you. Show how you will become a leader of this profession by developing a …
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NYSOA teams up with advisory group of health to put brakes on new policy allowing drivers to renew license without vision assessment in New York. By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY 2013 On September 26th 2011, the New York sate DMV implement a new policy (click here for NYS press release) that would eliminate the requirement for …
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September 25th 2011 –Â Beginning in early January 2012, Nine West eyewear collection will sold and distributed in optical chains and by eyecare professionals world wide. The Jones group has announced an exclusive licensing agreement with Marchon Eyewear, Inc. that will see its Nine West brand launched into production in January featuring over 20 optical styles …
On January 1st, 2012, optometrists in Texas and Rhode Island will be relieved of restrictions prohibiting them to participate in medical plans thanks to new legislation. Optometrists in Texas no longer need to accept the terms and conditions of specific vision plans in order to join or remain on that company’s medical plans. In addition …
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A compass is an invaluable tool for travelers. As students begin their journey through optometry school, perhaps a compass could similarly be a useful a tool to keep us on track, guide and direct us. The AOA has now provided students with that tool. The AOA Compass is the ultimate optometry student guide, providing a …
Optometry school is challenging. Luckily, most schools have services available to students who may need extra help in particular areas, be it clinical skills or didactic course work. One service my school offers is student tutoring, where students who have done well in a particular course, are asked to aid those who may need a …
