December 2016

New Monthly Replacement Contact Lens Option

New Monthly Replacement Contact Lens Option

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 […]

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2015-2016 Faculty Data Report Released

2015-2016 Faculty Data Report Released

ASCO’s recently released its Academic Year 2015-2016 Annual Faculty Data Report. The total number of 1.0 FTE faculty at the 21 member institutions enrolling students during 2015-2016 increased 0.6% compared with the previous year, from 712 to 716. In addition, 46.4% of 1.0 FTE faculty members are male and 53.6% are female. The number of […]

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Optometry Programs Admissions Directory Opens

Optometry Programs Admissions Directory Opens

A new directory of Doctor of Optometry programs is now open to the public and can be accessed directly or from the top of the ASCO website. The Optometry Programs Admissions Directory allows prospective students, advisors and others interested in optometry programs to search by region, state, degrees offered and other factors in order to […]

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“It is a serious thing
Just to be alive
On this fresh morning
In this broken world” — Mary Oliver

“It is a serious thing<br> Just to be alive<br> On this fresh morning<br> In this broken world” — Mary Oliver

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. […]

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Company Provides
Multiple Resources
for Optometry Practices

Company Provides<br> Multiple Resources<br> for Optometry Practices

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

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