The Illinois College of Optometry is one of the world’s leading urban optometric institutions. Located in Chicago, ICO resides in the educational and healthcare corridor along with the University of Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Mercy Medical Centers.
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I recently wrote about the presence of the AOA and optometry in Washington and how the organization and advocacy of those in and around the profession allow optometrists to practice the way they do today (such as defending the Harkin Law). As a student myself, I always urge students to be aware of these issues …
Here’s an excellent example of the strength we have as a collective group of optometry students, OD’s, legislators and the American Optometric Association (AOA) as a whole. As mentioned in a previous article, the AOA was listed as one of the top ten most influential lobbying groups in Washington D.C. (http://newsfromaoa.org/2012/07/13/survey-of-dc-insiders-places-aoa-on-lobbyings-top-10-list/)! This has been clearly …
Formidable Presence of Optometry and the AOA in Washington Read More »
On September 14, 2012, a new Ontario regulation came into effect, allowing foreign-trained optometry graduates from recognized programs outside of Canada and the United States to practice in Ontario in “a fair and transparent process.” This new regulation also provides optometrists already registered to practice in other provinces and territories to registration in Ontario as well.1 The International …
Optometrists in California now have the right to perform clinical laboratory tests that help diagnose certain eye conditions and disease. After more than a year since its introduction and journey through the California Assembly and Senate, bill A.B. 761 was finally signed by the governor of California. Previously, certain clinical lab tests classified as “waived” could …
California Bill Expands Optometrists’ Diagnostic Testing Capabilities Read More »
I was reading a few interesting articles earlier this month that I wanted to share with you. The first was a message from. Ron Hopping, O.D., MPH, AOA president, after a trip he took to Washington, D.C. I was particularly struck by what he listed as the important, core things that optometrists and their patients …
5 Factors in Maintaining the Growth and Stability of Optometry Read More »
Hello everyone! Hopefully all first year students, like me, are now getting used to their weekly exams and study schedules. I decided to bring you some positive news in optometry, resulting from the hard work of all those involved with pushing our profession forward and serving patients or anyone who may need eye care. I’ll …
Did you know that approximately 10 percent of Americans have hearing loss, making it the second most common disability in the United States?1 In Canada, there are 50 percent more people with reported hearing loss than those with vision problems.2 Hearing loss has many causes, including genetics, age, and injury. There are a number of disorders that …
The Unconventional Optometrist: The First Deaf Optometrist in America Read More »
With August being Children’s Vision and Learning Month and the passing of the torch from former AOA President Dr. Dori Carlson to Dr. Ron Hopping, I wanted to take the opportunity to look back at some important developments over this past year having to do with our profession and the children and adolescents we will …
Pediatric Eye Exam Advocacy: Benefiting children and optometry Read More »
On August 2nd, 2012, Judge A. Howard Matz ruled in favor of the ABO (American Board of Optometry) in their defense against the AOS (American Optometric Society). A major decision has been made affecting the state of board certification in optometry. In my previous article detailing the past and present of board certification, I …
Decision Made in ABO/AOS Board Certification Case Read More »
I am a big proponent of space exploration and I’ve always been interested in astronomy and everything you see in sci-fi movies. If I could, I would be an astronaut myself, but the closest I ever got was getting a telescope at age 9 and joining my alma mater’s Space Society. So, it was no …
The Unconventional Optometrist: Optometry in NASA Space Medicine Read More »
