Optometry News

CARLSBAD, Calif. — In this Healio Video Perspective from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Erin Powers of Johnson & Johnson discusses the impact of mentorship, advocacy and authenticity as a strong leader.

Researchers successfully completed the first human implantation of a remote IOP sensor manufactured by Injectsense, according to a press release from the company.

In this Healio video, Jacquie M. Bowen, OD, president-elect of the American Optometric Association, discusses the AOA’s recent consumer alert about over-the-counter color-changing eye drops.

AiViva Biopharma announced that it has completed enrollment and dosing of the last patient in a phase 1 clinical trial of AIV007 for wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema.

CARLSBAD, Calif. — In this Healio Video Perspective from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Tara Capalbo of AbbVie discusses the power of “mosaic mentoring” in creating a strong support system as a leader.

Health care professionals are more likely to experience mental health issues than other workers in the United States, but the stigma they face often deters them from seeking treatment, leading to tragic outcomes, a speaker said.

CARLSBAD, Calif. — In this Healio Video Perspective from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Penny A. Asbell, MD, FACS, MBA, of the University of Memphis, discusses results from the ARMOR surveillance study.

August is widely recognized as National Eye Exam Month, a time to spread awareness about the importance of annual eye exams.

The Vision Council has launched The Vision Council Foundation, a philanthropic arm that aims to bridge the gap between industry, eye care providers and consumers through educational programs, research and other opportunities.

Most physicians receive a regular paycheck, and sometimes receive a lump sum such as a bonus. A proportion of both should be invested. How should one invest a portion of their regular paycheck?