The Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) celebrated the five-year anniversary of the Illinois Eye Institute at Princeton Elementary, a partnership with Chicago Public Schools that assists students who are unable to receive comprehensive eye exams after failing school vision screenings. With the five-year anniversary came the results of a study that shows students’ GPAs and […]
The research initiative started in 2010 by Dr. Nicholas Port, Assistant Professor at Indiana University School of Optometry (IUSO), and Dr. Steven A. Hitzeman, IUSO Associate Professor Emeritus, is more timely than ever. They are developing a portable sideline device that will be able to quickly detect signs of mild brain trauma. The focus of […]
The University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) appointed Dr. Gregory S. Moore as a Senior Clinical Instructor of Optometry. Dr. Moore has a vast base of practice experiences ranging from serving as optometrist for the Chicago Cubs to owning and working as clinical director of the West Virginia Laser Eye Center LLC. Dr. […]
For three years now, students in the Northside Independent School District (NISD) in San Antonio, Texas, have benefitted from comprehensive eye examinations provided through a partnership between the district, the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry and the Essilor Foundation. To date, 1,300 students have been examined and the university has provided […]
ASCO’s 2014-2015 Research Survey Report was distributed to the ASCO Board of Directors in March. The survey now covers the period July 1-June 30 rather than Oct. 1-Sept. 30 as in prior years. Another change to this year’s survey is that projects are listed by research expenses rather than grant amount. Research expenses reflect what […]
National Vision Inc. has announced the three winners of its 2015-2016 grant program: • First place: Vy Pham, NOVA Southeastern College of Optometry, Class of 2017 • Runner-up: Emma Budraitis, University of Alabama Birmingham, Class of 2016 • Runner-up: Francesca Sefton, New England College of Optometry, Class of 2017 To compete for the grant awards, […]
The FDA has cleared Optovue’s optical coherence tomography angiography system, the AngioVue System, for commercial sale. AngioVue provides a new, non-invasive way to visualize abnormal blood vessels in the retina to help physicians determine an appropriate course of treatment. In less than three seconds, the AngioVue System acquires a single image that complements the current […]
For the fifth consecutive year, the State University of New York College of Optometry held a day-long career symposium to provide its students, residents and alumni with an opportunity to gain more knowledge and understanding about building and developing their careers. This year’s symposium focused on the concept of intentional career design. A range of […]
Safilo Group has announced a new three-year commitment to Special Olympics. The partnership between Safilo and Special Olympics dates back to 2003, and the past 12 years have led to more than 1 million optical frames and sunglasses provided to Special Olympics athletes all over the world. As part of the Special Olympics global health […]
Topcon has introduced two new tools for eyecare offices, the IS-5500 Instrument Stand and the SP-1P Specular Microscope. The IS-5500 Instrument Stand features several new functions, including a white LED overhead lamp, a smaller and more compact design that brings the control panel and charging wells closer to the user, and an illuminated liquid-proof membrane […]
