September 9th 2011 – The New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates have hit a grandslam for underserved children, as they have partnered with Davis Vision’s Focus on America outreach program for the past four years. The partnership has hosted free vision screenings for underserved children while providing a day of fun and enjoyment for …
Davis Vision’s Focus on America – Hats off to the Mets and Pirates! Read More »
September 9th 2011 – Be sure to visit AllAboutVision.com’s Facebook page and “like” it. Why you ask? Each “like” the page receives will generate a 5$ donation from now until the end of November to Optometry Giving Sight, (http://www.givingsight.org/our-projects.html) a foundation that generates money to provide an eye exam and a pair of glasses to the …
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August 31st 2011- Tonight is the deadline for the Optometry’s Meeting Travel Grant Contest. Contestants had to submit a video highlighting fabulous experiences at the 2011 Optometry’s Meeting. The winning video will win one of two $1,000 travel grants for the 2012 meeting from AOA! These videos surely highlight how great Optometry’s Meeting was and also …
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August 30th 2011 – The AOA is back at it again, this time engaged with politicians on capitol hill to prevent a 30% cut Medicare reimbursements that could seriously hurt OD’s and other physicians. It is VERY important that Optometry Students at every optometry school understand what this will mean for our profession. It is important to stay active as an optometry …
Medicare Reimbursement Cuts Threaten ODs; AOA Fully Engaged On Issue Read More »
Have you ever thought of going into private practice, got all excited about it, and then five minutes later just felt upset, drowned by your own questions and worries? Lots of us optometry students want to pursue private practice but often we just spin our wheels when it comes to formulating some sort of logical …
Documentary & Interview with a Private Practicing Optometrist Read More »
August 23rd 2011 – A petition started by Osvaldo Negrón, O.D. on Change.org has gained support from over 430 supporters in the hopes of changing the way things work in Puerto Rico. The U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is the last and only jurisdiction of the United States of America where licensed Doctors of Optometry are not allowed …
Why the White Coat? By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY 2013 On Thursday May 19th, 2011, SUNY College of Optometry conducted a white coat ceremony for the Class of 2013. Students received white coats, recited an oath and were given valuable words of wisdom from faculty and staff. So what is the purpose of the white coat? …
By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY 2013 August 15th 2011 – House Bill 838 is making its way through state legislature. House Bill 838 essentially defines what is and what is not considered ophthalmic surgery, and if passed, would certainly put shackles on any future advancement in the scope of practice for optometrists in the state of …
By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY 2013 August 15th 2011 – Both Lucentis and Avastin are anti-VEGF drugs that have been useful in the treatment of wet AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration). Lucentis has notoriously cost more than Avastin, but does its efficacy warrant its higher price tag compared to the similar Avastin? The one-year results of the …
August 15th 2011 – The Texas Optometric Association deserves a pat on the back for a very important bill that was passed recently. Lately we have seen may bills passed that help the scope of practice for optometry, yet this bill helps optometrists in the area of vision and medical insurance. You can find out …
Texas Optometric Association Works To Achieve Legislative Victory Read More »
