The Vision Council Board of Directors unanimously approved the formation of the Emerging Optical Leaders Committee, which is tasked with identifying and developing the next generation of optical industry leaders for The Vision Council. Potential members of the Emerging Optical Leaders Committee must be employed by an organization in good standing as a member of […]
Air Optix plus HydraGlyde is the newest addition to Alcon’s Air Optix portfolio of monthly replacement contact lenses. Air Optix plus HydraGlyde contact lenses merge two unique technologies: SmartShield, which is designed for excellent deposit resistance, and HydraGlyde Moisture Matrix, which aims to deliver longer-lasting lens surface moisture. The new lenses are expected to be […]
As I sat down to write this column, it had been a bit of a month — the election, the American Academy of Optometry meeting, the football game against that team up north, the tragedy on The Ohio State campus the week before. Mary Oliver is an Ohio poet whose words often resonate with me. […]
The role of optometrists in patient care continues to expand. In recognition of this trend, Allergan has been working closely with ODs nationwide to provide programs and resources aimed at helping them diversify their practices. Learn about how these key resources from Allergan can help you: Optometry Jumpstart Allergan TechAlliance The Allergan Optometry Facebook page
The Board of Directors of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) met in Boston in June and elected its Executive Committee for fiscal year 2016-2017. The Executive Committee members are: President ‒ Dr. Karla Zadnik, Glenn A. Fry Professor of Optometry and Physiological Optics and Dean, The Ohio State University College of […]
On June 29, 1941, in Atlantic City, N.J., the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry held its first meeting. At that time ASCO comprised seven schools: the College of Optometry of Ontario, Columbia University, Los Angeles School of Optometry, The Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State College of Optometry, Southern College of Optometry, and the […]
The ASCO Strategic Planning Committee continues to meet throughout the year, most recently in Boston in July. Led by ASCO President Dr. Karla Zadnik (OSU), the Committee is guiding the Board of Directors through the year-long process. In addition to Dr. Zadnik as Chair, the Committee members are Dr. Jennifer Coyle (PUCO), Dr. David Damari […]
On June 29, 2016, during its Annual Leadership Luncheon, ASCO presented four Special Recognition Awards. The recipients: Lifetime Achievement Award : Dr. Morris Berman, Provost, Marshall B. Ketchum University Industry Leadership Award: R. Mike Daley, CEO, The Vision Council Rising Star Award: Dr. Nicole Ross, Assistant Professor of Optometry at the New England College of […]
Pacific University College of Optometry (PUCO) alumnus and current member of the university Board of Trustees Dr. Douglas R. (Doug) Weberling has been named the sixth recipient of the Kamelia Massih Prize for a Distinguished Optometrist. Dr. Weberling earned his bachelor’s degree at Pacific in 1972 and a doctorate in optometry in 1974 before going […]
Volk Optical is the recognized industry leader in ophthalmic imaging, offering the finest aspheric optics, portable ocular diagnostic imaging platforms and unique surgical systems. The first ever indirect ophthalmoscopic lens was developed 50 years ago by ophthalmologist Dr. David Volk. In those early years, Dr. Volk was frustrated by a lack of tools for seeing […]
