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BLOG: Take a closer look at alternate eye care delivery
Eye care has traditionally been delivered in a doctor’s office. Although the setting has changed over the last century from only the classic “private office” setting to include shopping mall locations and retail store environments, the model was basically one of a patient going to the doctor’s practice location. Part of this relationship was due to the need for the heavy equipment related to the refracting lane. There have always been some unique versions of eye care as in a hospital, health care clinic or other interesting location, but, again, usually the patient came to see the eye doctor.
WCO to relocate headquarters to AOA offices
The American Optometric Association and the World Council of Optometry announced that the WCO will move its offices from London to the AOA’s headquarters in St. Louis.
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Circuit court grants injunction of Utah UPP ban
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals entered a temporary injunction on a Utah law that would prohibit the use of unilateral pricing policies for contact lenses sold in the state.
Alcon will appeal Utah UPP law
Alcon announced in a press release that it plans to appeal the decision of the U.S. District Court allowing the enactment of a law prohibiting unilateral pricing policies for contact lenses in Utah.
Are you in an Alternative Payment Model? Why it matters
From international law firm Arnold & Porter LLP comes a timely column that provides views on current regulatory and legislative topics that weigh on the minds of today’s physicians and health care executives.
AOA advocates optometry agenda on Capitol Hill
More than 500 American Optometric Association member doctors and students met with legislators in Washington April 12 to 14 to advocate for comprehensive eye exams for seniors and two bills to benefit optometrists.
WCO to continue collaboration with WHO
The World Council of Optometry submitted a 3-year collaboration plan to reduce blindness and visual impairment in support of the World Health Organization Global Action Plan 2014-2019.
New Mexico legislation grants optometry board autonomy
The New Mexico Optometric Association announced that a new law authorizes the state’s board of optometry to determine scope of practice within the optometry statute.
FDA grants priority review designation for lifitegrast
The FDA has accepted Shire’s new drug application and granted priority review designation for lifitegrast to treat dry eye disease in adults, according to a company release.
BLOG: Climbing the technology ladder
It was an interesting week in New York City for the many attendees of Vision Expo East. We dodged big snowflakes, stepped over mounds of slush and saw that it takes more than snow to stop the city that never sleeps. My Fitbit recorded my number of steps, and on one of the days I clocked over 8 miles of walking. My ears are still ringing from the “Eye Docs of Rock,” and it wasn’t until the Amtrak ride back to Philly that I had a chance to reflect on all of the things that I had learned and what they all mean.
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