Comments for News from the AOA's Blog http://newsfromaoa.org News from the American Optometric Association Fri, 25 May 2012 15:33:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on AOA immediate past president calls on vision plans to halt anti-optometry lobbying in DC and state capitals, urges ODs not to be bullied by newsfromaoa http://newsfromaoa.org/2012/05/25/aoa-immediate-past-president-calls-on-vision-plans-to-halt-anti-optometry-lobbying-in-dc-and-state-capitals-urges-ods-not-to-be-bullied/#comment-5284 Fri, 25 May 2012 15:33:08 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=4022#comment-5284 For more information, please visit the AOA Health Care Reform website at http://www.aoa.org or contact DefendOptometry@aoa.org.

]]> Comment on AOA immediate past president calls on vision plans to halt anti-optometry lobbying in DC and state capitals, urges ODs not to be bullied by Ryan http://newsfromaoa.org/2012/05/25/aoa-immediate-past-president-calls-on-vision-plans-to-halt-anti-optometry-lobbying-in-dc-and-state-capitals-urges-ods-not-to-be-bullied/#comment-5281 Fri, 25 May 2012 14:14:24 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=4022#comment-5281 Where can I read about these inaccurate claims being made by vision plan lobbyists?

]]> Comment on Optometry loses one of its greatest: Dr. Irvin Borish by john geiser o.d. http://newsfromaoa.org/2012/03/05/optometry-loses-one-of-its-greatest-dr-irvin-borish/#comment-5274 Thu, 24 May 2012 20:33:55 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=3643#comment-5274 I have drawn back on dr borishs advice many times in past 40 yrs in practice ! From simple statements like ( a lense is not pill) to many other thoughts he taught us from 1968 to 1972 . He truly had a great influence on each peson that came in contact with him and will be always dear to all of our hearts .john geiser o.d.

]]> Comment on Transitions Optical support raises VISION USA awareness by Optical awareness | Yourcomfortcaf http://newsfromaoa.org/2011/02/25/transitions-optical-support-raises-vision-usa-awareness/#comment-5015 Tue, 01 May 2012 18:00:34 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=2001#comment-5015 [...] Transitions Optical support raises VISION USA awareness « News …Transitions Optical support raises VISION USA awareness. February 25, 2011. Last June Optometry Cares – The AOA Foundation hosted the VISION USA … [...]

]]> Comment on New AOA course helps practices benefit under health care reform by john magalhaes http://newsfromaoa.org/2012/04/03/new-aoa-course-helps-practices-benefit-under-health-care-reform/#comment-4908 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:11:01 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=3749#comment-4908 Outstanding course content.

]]> Comment on H.R. 1219: What it is and why we need it! by The Profession of Optometry – A Short Film | OptometryStudents.com http://newsfromaoa.org/2011/06/11/h-r-1219-what-it-is-and-why-we-need-it/#comment-4881 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:49:44 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=2419#comment-4881 [...] did we fight for? – Click each bill to find out more about it - HR 1219 - HR [...]

]]> Comment on Ice-Tech introduces workplace lens by Cathy http://newsfromaoa.org/2011/10/12/ice-tech-introduces-workplace-lens/#comment-4459 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:25:46 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=2922#comment-4459 Hello,
I am a definite candidate for the new Workplace Lens. However, I have also been informed by my optomatrist of a new product he referred to as ‘The Office Lens.’ I an assuming these are one and the same, however, I wanted to inquire with you whether there is, in fact, another, separate product named ;The Office Lens, perhaps being offered by another company besides Ice-Tech. Could you please straighten me out on this issue.
Thank you kindly,
Cathy

]]> Comment on OD’s sports vision training helps ballplayer by newsfromaoa http://newsfromaoa.org/2011/09/13/od%e2%80%99s-sports-vision-training-helps-ballplayer/#comment-4440 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:40:07 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=2788#comment-4440 There is a possibility of further improvement. Vision is more than just seeing 20/20. It is a set of visual skills, and most eye health and eyesight exams don’t delve into evaluating these skills relative to how your son uses his eyes in his sport. I would recommend seeing an optometrist that specializes in sports vision for an individual evaluation of your son’s vision system and how it relates to how he uses his vision when playing baseball.

Christopher I. Clark, OD

]]> Comment on Optometry loses one of its greatest: Dr. Irvin Borish by Tan Ko http://newsfromaoa.org/2012/03/05/optometry-loses-one-of-its-greatest-dr-irvin-borish/#comment-4397 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:45:39 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.org/?p=3643#comment-4397 A great man that made a significant contribution in optometry profession!

]]> Comment on CMS sets bonus for health professional shortage areas at 10 percent for 2012 by joseph lampard http://newsfromaoa.org/2012/02/22/cms-sets-bonus-for-health-professional-shortage-areas-at-10-percent-for-2012/#comment-4341 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:44:48 +0000 http://newsfromaoa.wordpress.com/?p=3594#comment-4341 Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Ob/Gyn are not the only physicians that receive the bonus quarterly. Specialists including surgeons, radiologists, podiatrists, optometrists, and even chiropractors are eligible as well.

Go to http://hpsa.us/benefits-of-designation/medicare-bonus for more information.

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