The American Optometric Association joins the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in tackling integrated eye care and patient delivery.

New treatments for age-related macular degeneration may be on the horizon because researchers are now able to develop pluripotent stem cells faster and easier.

Cloud-based turnkey software solution Echo from Eyemaginations allows healthcare professionals to communicate with patients from any Internet-based device.

The toric intraocular lens (IOL) provides a greater range, enhanced efficacy, more precise visual recovery for the cataract patient, and reduced potential of complications in a single surgery. Also, toric lenses provide the opportunity for optometrists to co-manage the patient’s recovery.

QLT entered into an agreement with Mati in December and closed the deal in April.

Vision loss caused by AMD may be prevented with cholesterol-lowering drugs.

The 2013 editorial Webinar series kicks off with a discussion lens care prescribing.

MaximEyes customers will soon experience revenue cycle management enhancements.

The unanimously passed the Senate Business, Professions, and Economic Development Committee.

"This creates one central and powerful online recruiting portal for all eyecare professionals," says Brad McCorkle, founder of Local Eye Site about the EyeBuzz acquisition.

The Integrated Ophthalmic Managed Eyecare Delivery Model (IOMED) is an integrated eyecare model in which optometrists and ophthalmologists work together. In an integrated eyecare model, ODs and MDs share the same ideals and principles of practice, and sometimes even the same building.

The new Georgia law allows ODs to prescribe steroids, hydracodone, and all medications using any distribution method except surgical or injectable, plus requires all ODs to take CE regardless of age.

The job of optometrist makes the Top 10 list of best jobs, with physical therapist and computer systems analyst behind it.

Get involved by incorporating one (or more) of these seven ideas to recognize Healthy Vision Month.

HB 527, which would allow expanded privileges to optometrists, was not brought to the Louisiana House floor last week as planned.