ASCO’s “Profile of Applicants to OD Degree Programs for Fall 2017 Entering Class” is now available on the Association’s website. This report lists the numbers of male and female applicants, the numbers of applicants who were in-state, out-of-state or from a foreign country, applicants’ average GPA and average Optometry Admission Test score, as well as […]
ASCO sponsored its ninth Optometry Virtual Fair on October 4. Twenty-two schools and colleges participated in the Fair. InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry was not able to participate because of Hurricane Maria. The Fair had 526 prospective students who registered with 266 participating in a “chat” with school and college representatives. The […]
The National Board of Examiners in Optometry will make changes to its Part III Clinical Skills Examination (CSE), effective August 1, 2018. The examination will include the following additions: Clinical Decision Making Cranial Nerve Assessment Amsler Grid Testing Undilated 90D Exam Also, the Injections Skills Examination will only be offered as a stand-alone examination, also […]
Videos available on ASCO’s YouTube Channel The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) announces three new videos, ready for viewing and sharing on its YouTube Channel. Learn about Research in Academic Optometry from Doctors of Optometry who discuss how research produces clinical science results that can be used in practice, what it’s like […]
Representatives from the five national organizations representing optometry recently called for an upcoming summit on the future of the profession. Meeting in St. Louis in early September, these representatives from the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), the American Optometric Association (AOA), the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry (ARBO), the Association of Schools and Colleges […]
Essilor of America Unveils Three Innovative Lens Technologies with the Ultimate Lens Package Three new products that together will deliver Essilor’s ultimate in vision, clarity and protection Essilor of America announces the availability of three new products — Varilux® X Series™, Crizal Sapphire® 360o UV and Eyezen™+ 0 lenses – paired with Transitions® Signature® VII […]
CooperVision Unveils ECP Viewpoints for Eye Care Professionals As an extension of its partnership with eye care professionals to share valuable insights and information across the profession, CooperVision, Inc. has introduced ECP Viewpoints. This one-stop resource is accessible from CooperVision’s practitioner homepage (www.CooperVision.com/practitioner/ecp-viewpoints), and features original content including peer-written articles, legislative updates, and news and […]
The Haag-Streit Fundus Module 300 Brings Fundus Imagery into Education Easily and Efficiently Hands-on fundus imagery education is now easier than ever Implement a more hands-on version of fundus imagery education at your university. The Haag-Streit Fundus Module 300 slit lamp attachment is an innovative fundus camera that attaches directly to Haag-Streit slit lamps for […]
Our Eyes Weren’t Made for Screens. Hoya Sync III Lenses Are. HOYA Vision Care Launches Sync III, Next Generation of Digital Single Vision Lens Technology Ally of the Independent eye care professional, HOYA Vision Care announced at Vision Expo West the U.S. launch of Sync III, the next generation of enhanced single vision lenses. The […]
Johnson & Johnson Vision Acquires Sightbox Acquisition will help more patients connect with eye care professionals through a member-based contact lens subscription service Johnson & Johnson Vision today announced that it has acquired Sightbox, Inc., an online, membership-based subscription service for contact lens wearers in the United States. Sightbox helps patients connect with eye care […]
