Shamir focused on its latest product release, Shamir Relax™, at Vision Expo West at the end of September.
Utilizing its Sales App, attendees who stopped by Shamir’s booth were able to watch a short video on Shamir Relax™, which led them on an educational journey hosted by Shamir’s animated spokesman, Mr. Progresso. The video provided an overview of Shamir’s latest fatigue-relief lens design, Relax™, in a fun and unique way. Read the rest of this entry ?
VisionWeb is the leading provider of software and technology services designed to streamline and simplify the eye care industry. VisionWeb has created easy-to-use, electronic solutions for insurance transaction processing and ophthalmic product ordering. These solutions help eye care practices drive out inefficiency, increase customer satisfaction, and improve their bottom line. Read the rest of this entry ?
The AOA launched www.ContactLenssafety.org, a new, easy-to-use Web site to help answer consumer questions about contact lens safety.
The AOA Contact Lens and Cornea Section (CLCS) created the site with the assistance of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO).
“With more than 30 million Americans wearing contact lenses for vision correction, we saw a need to be able to answer questions that may come up outside of normal business hours,” said Thomas Quinn, Jr., O.D., AOA CLCS Council Member. “This site has been created to become a one-stop resource for questions regarding contact lens safety.” Read the rest of this entry ?
From left, Jeff Sakai, O.D, Hawaii Optometric Association president-elect; Brian Kubo, O.D., GWCO Hawaii director; Scott Nehring, O.D., GWCO president; Eugene Young, O.D., GWCO past president, and Derrick Abe, O.D., Hawaii Optometric Association president.
The Great Western Council of Optometry (GWCO) held its 21st Annual Congress at the Oregon Convention Center, in Portland, Ore., Oct. 6-9, 2011.
The event drew a record crowd of more than 1,200 optometrists, allied ophthalmic professionals, students, vendors, and sponsors.
The Opening General Session started with thanks and awards to outgoing President David Mashidas, O.D., and incoming President Scott Nehring, O.D.
Lori Youngman, O.D., was named OD of the Year, and AOA President Dori Carlson, O.D., gave the opening presentation. Read the rest of this entry ?
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