Comments for News from the AOA's Blog http://newsfromaoa.org News from the American Optometric Association Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:25:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on AFOS ED leaves broad legacy by Andrea Simpson http://newsfromaoa.org/2011/06/02/afos-ed-leaves-broad-legacy/#comment-3581 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:25:53 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=2301#comment-3581 I want to thank AFOS for remembering my wonderful husband ,He was very proud as executive director of AFOS his main concern was the care and comfort of his Doctors.Especially his conference he wanted his Doctors to have a wonderful time….Thank You Again.!!!.Keep up the good work!…Andrea

]]> Comment on 3-D movies can be ‘hook’ for eye care by Palm Coast Eye Doctors http://newsfromaoa.org/2012/01/16/3-d-movies-can-be-hook-for-eye-care/#comment-3558 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:09:34 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=3317#comment-3558 Would you say it is recommended to get a eye exam more often if you are a professional swimmer or diver…or just in the water more often?

]]> Comment on A Message To Readers from AOA President Dori Carlson, O.D. by Robert Austin http://newsfromaoa.org/2012/01/20/a-message-to-readers-from-aoa-president-dori-carlson-o-d/#comment-3522 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:18:19 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=3349#comment-3522 Let’s take this line of thought another step. If the cost of printing is the issue, why doesn’t the AOA continue to publish “Optometry” as an online-only journal? Printing and postage costs would virtually be eliminated. What are the other costs of production? Are they significant enough for the AOA to abandon the journal altogether? Is the AOA willing to release to its membership the details of the financially-prohibitive reasons to continue publishing that are alluded to in this press release? If AOA member has been climbing, how can it say “Optometry” readership has been declining? Is this decision really being made just so the AOA is better able to provide more benefits to its members?

]]> Comment on A Message To Readers from AOA President Dori Carlson, O.D. by Ron Krefman http://newsfromaoa.org/2012/01/20/a-message-to-readers-from-aoa-president-dori-carlson-o-d/#comment-3466 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:29:42 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=3349#comment-3466 The printing cost issues are undestandable, but it does not make sense to loose this valuable asset altogether. Having only one peer reviewed journal for US based optometrists is a step backwards for science and the profession. While Optometry and Vision Science, is a great journal, the time to publication will increase for submissions, and not all AOA members are fellows. Truly a loss. Thank you Dr Freeman, Editors and staff.

]]> Comment on NAACP passes resolution on optometric vision therapy by Maureen Powers http://newsfromaoa.org/2011/02/14/naacp-passes-resolution-on-optometric-vision-therapy/#comment-3452 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:47:14 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=1877#comment-3452 Please contact us; we work with schools to develop programs to assess and remediate visual skills problems. Go to http://www.eyesinconflict.com or email info@gemstonefoundation.org.

]]> Comment on NAACP passes resolution on optometric vision therapy by Carolyn Teague http://newsfromaoa.org/2011/02/14/naacp-passes-resolution-on-optometric-vision-therapy/#comment-3427 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:43:53 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=1877#comment-3427 I am responding to this article in desperation and frustration. I am a retired teacher ,
dr. of Education, and vision therapist and need help in convincing school districts how much testing for vision dysfunction is a must for our children. I want to connect with others that have knowledge and ideas about accomplishing this. I am so sorry I just saw this article, and pray that it’s not too late to communicate with someone.
Sincerely,
Dr. Carolyn Teague Cincinnati, Ohio

]]> Comment on AOA Seizes Every Opportunity to Shape Pediatric Vision Care Essential Benefit by Support Making Comprehensive Eye Exams Essential « The SUNY Committee for Organized Optometry http://newsfromaoa.org/2011/12/08/aoa-seizes-every-opportunity-to-shape-pediatric-vision-care-essential-benefit/#comment-3225 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:13:26 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=3222#comment-3225 [...] AOA News: Shaping the Pediatric Vision Care Essential Benefit [...]

]]> Comment on ‘Ask the Codeheads’ by Michelle http://newsfromaoa.org/2010/08/05/%e2%80%98ask-the-codeheads%e2%80%99/#comment-3083 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:18:30 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=1073#comment-3083 How do I bill 4 temporary punctal plugs Cost per plug is $143.00

]]> Comment on Industry Profile: Marchon by Roddy http://newsfromaoa.org/2011/10/12/industry-profile-marchon-2/#comment-2858 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:58:48 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=2924#comment-2858 How would this apply to online based stores.

]]> Comment on AOA partners with Illinois ODs to help win Medicaid physician recognition by Medicare Buz » Blog Archive » AOA partners with Illinois ODs to help win Medicaid physician recognition http://newsfromaoa.org/2011/11/14/aoa-partners-with-illinois-ods-to-help-win-medicaid-physician-recognition/#comment-2804 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:07:49 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=3120#comment-2804 [...] Besides practices that qualify, doctors working in hospital settings, clinic settings or in qualified MD/OD settings will also receive the increased benefit. In addition, this change will make optometrists, as a profession, eligible for increased funding and participation in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics throughout the state. Instead of the Medicaid rate, doctors practicing in these locations will be eligible to receive the encounter rate for the facility in which they work.Source: newsfromaoa.org [...]

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