The FTC is proposing changes to the Contact Lens Rule that can impact both clinicians and patients alike.
In this InSight Studio interview, we speak with Edward S. Bennett, O.D., M.S.Ed., Chair of the Contact Lens and Cornea Section Council of the American Optometric Association about the proposed changes, and how docs can help prevent illegal contact lens sales.
Remember to report any illegal sales to the AOA via e-mail at StopIllegalCLs@aoa.org
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ZEISS OPTOMETRIC DIGITAL SUMMIT 2018
ONLINE July 28 and July 29 | 11am EST to 2pm EST
https://www.ods2018.com/
Register Here (totally free!)
ZEISS invites you to attend the ZEISS Optometric Digital Summit 2018, a two-day complimentary online program including live sessions and an interactive product showcase within a virtual exhibit hall, designed to provide you with the latest technological innovations and clinical solutions for your practice.
Taught by industry leaders, you’ll get trained and informed on how the integrated diagnostic imaging solutions from ZEISS will help shape the future of your practice.
Event attendees will also be eligible for special show promotions and discounts on ZEISS instruments.
Learn more, look at the course list, and register here (totally free!)
You can discuss the summit in this thread.
Hope to see you there!
An ODwire.org member reports that based on the latest CMS data, Only 409 optometrists reported CPT code 65778 (placement of an amniotic membrane) in 2017.
That 409 docs represents approximately 1% of the total number of practicing ODs in the US.
That, in our opinion, is both disappointing and shocking.
And represents a major missed opportunity both for patient and doctor alike.
Read more about the statistics, and why so few docs are working with amniotic membrane technology.
Do you utilize amniotic membranes in your practice?
If not, why not?
… and if you’re interested in the topic, also take a listen to an interview we did with Dr. Sheila Morrison of UH on the importance of amniotic membranes to practitioners today:
Dr. Fontana (aka optometry’s “Uncle Frank”), in his 69th year attending SECO, talks about being a pioneer the field of contact lenses, and what the future might hold for ECPs!
Registered ECP members can reminisce about the ‘old days’ & ask Uncle Frank questions in this thread.
with JEFFREY S. COOPER, OD, MS, FAAO
In this highly practical ODwire.org webinar, Jeffrey Cooper MS, OD, FAAO, FCOVD, Professor Emeritus, SUNY College of Optometry, catches us up on the latest research on atropine & myopia control.
We review the literature and have a Q&A discussing how you can integrate this latest data into your own myopia control practice.
Discuss the show & ask questions in this thread
In this brief ODwire.org TV Interview, Mark Andre, FAAO, Associate Professor of Optometry at Pacific University College of Optometry tells us all about the NEW CooperVision MyDay Toric, and using the new lens to build your 1-day practice.
We touch on –
If you have any questions about MyDay Toric or LensFerry, please post them in this thread.
Thanks to CooperVision for their long-standing support of the site!
I spoke with Denise Crown from VisionWeb @ VEE to catch the latest with them (listen to the 5 minute interview above.)
Uprise has now split out their platform into two separate packages at different pricepoints — “Essentials” and “Pro“.
So for a new practitioner who doesn’t necessarily need the kitchen sink, but does want an EHR, Essentials is an inexpensive way to go. You can then seamlessly “upgrade” to Pro when ready.
*** They are extending the show special: You can get Uprise Essentials for FREE for your first doc if you sign up for VisionWeb’s Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) package (which does claim submissions, etc.)
Just contact them to take advantage of this or ask questions in this thread.
In the wake of the latest Facebook scandal (and the #deletefacebook movement), I’d like to provide some explanations of how we keep your data and privacy safe on ODwire.org.
Privacy has been a big deal to us since the site was founded 15+ years ago, it is part of our DNA, and it a major reason the site has been successful. (At the same time, it limits our growth, as “registering” isn’t just as simple as clicking a button! C’est la vie.)
Unfortunately the rest of the world is only now catching on to just how bad the situation is on many other sites.
Read more to see how we address these issues on ODwire.org, and why it is important.
New Frontiers in the Detection & Management of Diabetic Retinopathy!
A. Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO, CDE
Craig Thomas, OD
This course will consider both the vascular and neurodegenerative components of diabetic retinopathy. Technologies applicable to early detection of both will be considered, along with specific strategies designed to prevent or mitigate each.
Earn 2 COPE credits for watching this video at CEwire2018!
At SECO 2018, we sat down with gold medal Olympic gymnast, Dancing with the Stars winner, and NY Times best-selling author Laurie Hernandez to discuss contact lenses, perseverance, and her possible return to the sport!
Laurie was fit with CLs at an early age, and the improved vision they provided helped her training as she forged a path to the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
She’s subsequently become a spokesperson for Alcon, which is how we ended up getting this interview (yes, I was as shocked as you when this happened !)
Her positivity and poise are remarkable. My biggest takeaway from our brief talk was the importance of remaining optimistic in the face of long odds and (very) painful injuries.
Thanks again to Laurie and to Alcon for making it happen!
