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After the Tornadoes: How to Give Help (and How to Get Help)

May 21, 2013

Optometry Cares®-The AOA Foundation is responding to calls about Oklahoma from AOA member optometrists regarding the devastating losses that occurred as a result of the tornado that hit Oklahoma City and Moore on Monday, May 20. As we learn more about the damages occurring in our members’ offices, homes, and communities, we anticipate some immeasurable losses. Optometry’s Fund for Disaster Relief stands ready to assist those in need and those most vulnerable.

TO GIVE HELP
Donate online to the Optometry Cares®-The AOA Foundation.
TO GET HELP
Affected optometrists may contact their state association or Optometry Cares® (800-365-2219) directly to initiate financial assistance.

On a personal note, Saundra Naifeh, executive director, Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians, said, “The OAOP has made contact with almost all optometrists and staff members. They are safe! Our office and staff are not in the immediate area and all safe. You can count on the OAOP family springing to action, so watch for requests for you to be a part. Rebuilding is going to be a long process and we will get many opportunities to focus on particulars. Thank you for your support!”

Path of May 20, 2013 tornado through Moore, Okla.

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Capitol Eyes on AOA’s Dr. Lervick

May 17, 2013

Low Vision Congressional Briefing_Dr  Dale LervickDale Lervick, O.D., took a day away from his practice in Colorado to headline a standing-room-only congressional briefing on low vision and vision rehabilitation services sponsored by the AOA, the Blinded Veterans Association and the Vision Council. Read the rest of this entry »

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First Ill. OD named to state health board

May 14, 2013

conradIllinois College of Optometry vice president to serve as part of advisory group

Valarie Conrad, O.D., Illinois College of Optometry’s (ICO) vice president of compliance and community-based services, has been appointed to the Illinois State Board of Health by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn. She is the first optometrist to be named to the advisory group. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ky. ODs offer how-to wellness guide for patients with diabetes

May 13, 2013

diabetesKentucky Optometric Association (KOA) members David T. Woody, O.D., and Lisa Sloan Woody, O.D., collaborated with other health professionals in their area to create a new “Diabetes Wellness Guide.” This guide is now used by their local health department and is given to new and existing patients with diabetes to increase awareness of resources. Read the rest of this entry »

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No member is an island: FAQs answered by rapid-fire coding consultants

May 13, 2013

By Walt Whitley, O.D., Jason Miller, O.D., and Charles Brownlow, O.D., AOAExcel™ medical & records consultants

This has been quite a busy year addressing numerous coding and billing questions from colleagues across the county. Questions about 2013 Medicare updates, Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS), and the impact of sequestration are all real concerns for our profession. The good news is the AOA and AOAExcel™ are staying ahead of the game to provide and educate you on how these issues affect your practices and your patients. You should never feel you are on an island if you have questions! The AOA and state affiliates are available to provide numerous resources and timely updates as they become available. Read the rest of this entry »

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Dirty diapers

May 9, 2013

By Chad Fleming, O.D., AOAExcel Business and Career coach

Think about the last dirty diaper you had to change. For some of you that first sentence was enough to make you stop reading this article. Someday you’ll understand and want to keep reading. For others, you continue to read because you know that behind a dirty diaper there is a child that depends on you 100 percent to provide them with the love, care and nourishment to keep them from feeling alone, frightened, or hungry. For that child you are everything to them, and if you don’t change the diaper, who will? You change diapers because you care. Read the rest of this entry »

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AOA volunteer describes experience at Boston Marathon

May 8, 2013

powellAOA InfantSEE® Committee member Ryan Powell, O.D., was a participant in last month’s Boston Marathon. The bombs detonated when he was nearing the end of the race, but he escaped unharmed.

In response to expressions of concern, Dr. Powell shared his experience in an email. Read the rest of this entry »

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