Tag: legislation
Eyecare Shenanigans: Forever Chemicals (PFAs), Strabismus Higher in Twins, Legislation Updates,...
Dive into the captivating eyecare world with Dr. Darryl Glover and Dr. Jeffrey Fardink as they shed light on the latest breakthroughs and emerging trends. From the impact of VR technology on vision to intriguing findings about twins' susceptibility to eye conditions, this conversation covers it all. Get ready to explore the interplay of technology, legislation, and scientific research in the rapidly evolving sphere of eyecare.
Optometry Podcast: Dr. Will To Shares His Journey on Opening a...
Chances are that if you've been at a conference or an optometry event in the last few years, you've had a chance to meet...
Weekly social media roundup
That might be an overreaction.
A woman made the news after claiming she burned 500 holes in her cornea from looking at her phone on...
Weekly social media roundup.
Patients are not the most truthful bunch of people.
A new survey found that over 60% of patients have admitted to withholding information about their medical health...
Legislative Update.
Oklahoma - State Question 793Â
This legislative change "would allow big box stores like Walmart to open optometry clinics within their retail spaces and dictate the...
Legislative Update.
SB 668 was recently passed in the Senate to expand the scope of practice in Pennsylvania.
A few features of the bill include:
-the use of the term...
The AOA is coming for Opternative.
The AOA sent Mark Zuckerberg a letter asking that Opternative ads be removed from Facebook.
Why?
It stems from a warning letter Opternative received from the FDA back in October...
Legislative update.
Virginia optometrists can perform steroid injections to treat chalazia. The bill was signed into law March 9th and goes into effect July 1st. (via)
Reminder about the FTC Contact Lens Rule.
This is the last week to submit your comments about the proposed changes to the FTC Contact Lens Rule.
Need to get caught up on...
The FTC Contact Lens Rule: cue the opinions.
Last week, the FTC held a Contact Lens Rule workshop, a daylong event where they heard suggestions, concerns, and comments regarding proposed changes to the...