LASIK inventor honored by President Obama
LASIK inventor Gholam Peyman, MD, received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation at the White House this week.
Aspirin use linked to AMD
A new study looks at potential increased risk of AMD with regular aspirin use.
Cell transplant enables blind mice to see
With hopes for helping humans to see, researchers announced promising results after transplanting photoreceptor precursor cells into mouse retinas.
AOA: for highest EHR incentive bonuses, submit all 2012 claims by Feb. 28
Increase your chances for a higher EHR bonus by submitting all 2012 claims by February 28.
Aspirin and AMD
Chief Optometric Editor Dr. Ernie Bowling shares an encounter with a patient asking about the safety of taking aspirin due to risk of AMD.
Alcon launches QD NSAID for post-cataract surgery pain, inflammation
New INSAID drop from Alcon helps with pain and inflammation from cataract surgery.
ThromboGenics’ Jetrea gets green light from CHMP
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) gives Jetrea the all clear.
Study aims to help children struggling with undetected visual barriers
Investigators look to parents, teachers, school counselors and nurses, and others, to help identify children with visual problems.
PPG, Essilor in talks about Transitions Optical joint venture
Discussions continue about what the future will hold for the Transitions Optical, the joint venture of Essilor International and PPG Industries.
You have a voice
Chief Optometric Editor Ernie Bowling extends an offer to News Flash and Optometry Times readers.
New ASCRS program encourages OD, MD collaboration
Certain categories of optometrists are encouraged to register for a non-surgical educational program at the ASCRS meeting in April.
Walmart, Sam’s Club launch new CL initiatives for new year
Walmart and Sam's Club plan new initiatives in 2013, including a private-label contact lens brand, an online and phone contact lens program, and lower prices on contact lenses.
PentaVision acquires Vision Care Group brand
Springer Vision Care Group publishing management team form new company PentaVision and purchase the six Vision Care Group titles.
Submissions open for Dr. Harvey Yamamoto Award
The graduating student with a winning essay will earn a $1,000 cash prize and a one-year membership to the American Optometric Society.
Rockefeller Plaza display underscores Lighthouse International’s vision loss programs
See Lighthouse International's current advertising campaign, "Will I be able to read?", in a display window at Rockefeller Center.
ThromboGenics sets Jetrea U.S. launch as Jan. 14
Jetrea to launch week of January 14, says ThromboGenics
B + L licenses new technology for treating ocular redness
Bausch + Lomb to license brimonidine for ocular redness treatment
Alden Optical debuts on-demand online learning
Alden Optical launches Alden On-Demand series, with the first a NovaKone training and certification
AOS files Chapter 11, will continue to represent interests of ODs
The American Optometric Society (AOS) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and confirms it will continue to operate.
‘Together, we can TAKE on glaucoma’
Direct your glaucoma patients to a new consumer-friendly Web site developed by the Glaucoma Foundation, the Alliance for Aging Research, and Merck.
