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September 21, 2022
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VIDEO: Concussion treatment draws on ‘old school optometry’

VIDEO: Concussion treatment draws on ‘old school optometry’

LAS VEGAS – Optometrists who treat patients with concussion will need to assess binocular vision problems, accommodative issues and oculomotor issues, a clinician said at Vision Expo West.

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March 22, 2022
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BLOG: Bridge the gap between optometry, ophthalmology to better manage keratoconus

BLOG: Bridge the gap between optometry, ophthalmology to better manage keratoconus

Many ophthalmologists depend on optometrists in their referral network as a source of surgical patients and for postoperative care.

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March 17, 2022
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VIDEO: J&J partners with ASCO on diversity efforts

VIDEO: J&J partners with ASCO on diversity efforts

NEW ORLEANS – Johnson & Johnson Vision announced here at SECO 2022 that it is partnering with the Association for Schools and Colleges of Optometry to support the group’s initiatives to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive future for students, Chandra Mickles, OD, said.

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March 11, 2022
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Virginia becomes 8th state to grant laser privileges to ODs

Virginia lawmakers passed legislation to expand the optometric scope of practice to now include the use of Nd:YAG, selective laser trabeculoplasty and laser peripheral iridotomy.

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February 28, 2022
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SECO adds new speakers to MedPro360 program

SECO adds new speakers to MedPro360 program

MedPro360, the SECO meeting’s practice management track, will feature new speakers and topics this year at the New Orleans conference, according to course director, Ted McElroy, OD.

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January 31, 2022
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How the COVID-19 delta variant affects the eye

How the COVID-19 delta variant affects the eye

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a handful of variants of this deadly virus.

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January 27, 2022
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Optometrist shares perspective on neurosurgical procedure

Optometrist shares perspective on neurosurgical procedure

Working as an optometrist in a major hospital system in the Boston area has its perks.

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November 04, 2021
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Diversity expert says familiarity weakens stereotypes

BOSTON – Getting to know a particular group can help you overlook stereotypes, psychologist Beverly Daniel Tatum, PhD, said during a plenary session on racial bias here at the American Academy of Optometry annual meeting.

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October 14, 2021
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Ophthalmic industry offers support for World Sight Day

The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness is asking everyone to #LoveYourEyes in recognition of World Sight Day on Oct. 14.

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October 06, 2021
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Researchers create cane with color 3D camera, sensors for visually impaired navigation

Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University developed a cane with a visual positioning system and color-depth camera to aid in daily navigation for people who are blind or visually impaired.

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