When optometry students graduate and enter the professional world, they suddenly take on the role of educators, teaching their patients how to care for their vision. To support this vitally important aspect of the doctor-patient relationship, the National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) has developed a series of educational tools and resources designed to help […]
Members of ASCO’s Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP) Committee, chaired by Dr. Jennifer Coyle, continue to work hard in support of the Association’s IPECP Strategic Objective, which recognizes the importance of educating Doctor of Optometry students in multidisciplinary environments and preparing them to be part of collaborative healthcare teams. Committee members presenting at the […]
RevolutionEHR, founded in 2006 by two optometrists, is the leading cloud-based Electronic Health Record (EHR) for optometry. RevolutionEHR is a full practice software solution for eye care that includes scheduling, optical, accounting and claims, patient portal and reporting. Inspired by its OD leadership, RevolutionEHR’s mission is to: • drive innovation • empower customers • demonstrate […]
ASCO’s Annual Student Data Report for Academic Year 2014-2015 was released in April and updated in July. The report indicates that the total number of full-time students enrolled in the 21 professional OD programs in the 50 states and Puerto Rico was 6,797, an increase of 1.8% compared with the previous Academic Year and an […]
The ASCO Student Affairs Officers met in Seattle, Wash., June 22 during the American Optometric Association (AOA) annual meeting to discuss a variety of timely issues, including ASCO activities, OptomCAS and the Optometry Admission Test. For the fourth year in a row, a primary topic of discussion was the joint ASCO/AOA effort to further develop […]
At its Annual Leadership Luncheon in June in Seattle, Wash., ASCO presented Special Recognition Awards to: • Dr. Mark Colip, Illinois College of Optometry (Dr. Jack Bennett Innovation in Optometric Education Award) • Dr. Todd D. Peabody, Indiana University School of Optometry (Rising Star Award) • Dr. Alfred A. Rosenberg, Illinois College of Optometry (ASCO […]
All of the participants in ASCO’s third Future Faculty Program (FFP), which was held July 12-14 at the Eric P. Newman Education Center in St. Louis, reported that the program met or exceeded their expectations. Ten graduate students/residents from nine schools and colleges of optometry attended this year’s program. The purpose of the FFP is […]
Pointing out that approximately 30 million children in the United States have undetected vision problems, which can directly affect their success in school, Alcon has launched an e-book designed to inspire parents to schedule a comprehensive eye exam for their children. The e-book, “Howard and the Amazing Eye Exam,” also helps to prepare children for […]
Volk Optical is offering all of its ophthalmic lens products for sale at discounted rates to students attending the schools and colleges of optometry that are members of ASCO. From non-contact BIO lenses and slit lamp lenses to contact laser and diagnostic lenses, Volk offers a full line of lenses as well as complimentary laser […]
Bausch + Lomb expanded its Ocuvite line of eye vitamin and mineral supplements with the addition of Ocuvite Eye Health Gummies for adults. The Gummies, designed to taste good, are formulated to help replenish vital nutrients, such as antioxidant Vitamins C and E, zinc and macular carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which eyes can lose with […]
