P. aeruginosa-Different strains, different therapeutic responses
April 1st 2012Recent results from analyses performed by investigators in the Steroids for Corneal Ulcers Trial focusing on patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection showed that, just as in overall study population, adjunctive corticosteroid use did not affect treatment outcomes or safety.
ABO Review Course to Be Conducted at 2012 ASOA Congress
March 15th 2012An American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Review Course will be offered at the upcoming 2012 American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA), April 20-24 in Chicago, according to the organization. The course will be held on Friday, April 20 at McCormick Place West in Chicago.
Custom online stores help VSP providers connect with patients
March 15th 2012Private practice doctors will have the option to create their own online dispensary to compete with online optical retailers using eStores by Eyeconic, a service announced by Eyefinity at the 2012 International Vision Expo East
Volunteers help needy kids access eyewear
March 15th 2012Students in more than 100 area schools in the Cincinnati tri-state region received vision screenings from EyeMed and fellow Luxottica employees. More than 1,400 students received free full vision exams and new eyewear at the OneSight Optical Clinic held at the Cincinnati Museum Center
Dublin 2012 promises a collaborative forum
March 15th 2012The date for the next European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO) has been set for April 20-22 in Dublin. The event will bring together key decision-makers, influencers, educators, researchers, and students from across Europe to discuss and share the latest research and best practices relating to optics, optometry and vision sciences.
Adopt a consumer-oriented approach to improve multi-pair dispensing
March 15th 2012When your patients leave your exam room, they become consumers. To get them into your dispensary, you must develop a solid understanding of consumer behavior, according to Donald Teig, OD, FAAO, and Robert A. Davis, OD.