Compulink Business Systems Inc. is one of three initial vendors chosen by the American Optometric Association (AOA) to support the AOA MORE registry, a private, secure database that will integrate data from a doctor’s EHR to provide a systematic way of collecting real-time patient data and reporting data as needed. The goal of AOA MORE […]
The JENVIS Dry Eye Report is a new way for eyecare professionals to create a convenient one-page overview of the exam results generated by the Oculus Keratograph 5M, a corneal topographer with a built-in real keratometer and a color camera optimized for external imaging. In addition to the meibography, NIKBUT, tear meniscus height, lipid layer […]
Topcon has unveiled its new, fully automatic TRC-NW400 Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera. Using the TRC-NW400, operators do not need to spend time aligning, centering, focusing or capturing color retinal images because the unit automatically performs these steps once the camera is positioned in front of the eye. It also automatically travels from one eye to the […]
To help optometrists acquire and retain contact lens patients, CooperVision has combined several tools and services, such as EyeCare Prime, WebSystem3, Premier and LensFerry, to create CooperVision Advantage. This inclusive set of business tools is designed to support practice growth by enabling practitioners to add new patients, minimize the non-clinical reasons for patient loss and […]
In Seattle, Wash., this June, representatives of ASCO and International Vision Expo discussed the education and activities available to optometry students, alumni and young professionals during the Vision Expo East and Vision Expo West annual conferences. “We’re excited to provide the opportunity for the deans and clinical directors to attend Vision Expo West and provide […]
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc. launched 1-Day Acuvue Moist Brand Multifocal Contact Lenses. The new lenses, which feature a unique aspheric center-near design for the presbyopic eye, are created with uniquely optimized optics for addressing the natural variations in pupil size according to age and refractive power to produce a better visual experience. The […]
Dr. Len Koh was named Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry (AZCOPT). Previously, Dr. Koh was a tenured Associate Professor at Pacific University College of Optometry, where he served as Chief of Medical Eye Care and Clinic Director of the Pacific EyeClinic Hillsboro. In addition, Dr. Alicia Feis was […]
Dr. Earl L. Smith III, Greeman-Petty Professor in Vision Development and Interim Chief Health Officer at the University of Houston, is one of three 2015 inductees into the National Optometry Hall of Fame. Since 1998, the Hall of Fame has recognized and honored optometrists who have made significant and long-lasting contributions to the profession. Dr. […]
Dr. Tony Cavallerano has been appointed Executive Director of Clinical Training and Patient Care at New England College of Optometry. Throughout his career, Dr. Cavallerano has served the college and the community in a variety of capacities, including teaching, clinic administration and continuing education. In this newly created position, he will work with NECO faculty […]
Dr. Maria L. Parisi has been named Associate Dean for the Practice of Optometric Medicine at Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry (Salus/PCO). She brings more than 25 years of experience at Salus/PCO to her new position. Dr. Parisi has served as PCO’s Director of Externships since 2008 and will maintain that role through the […]
