optometry News

Haag-Streit UK, is pleased to announce the appointment of Grahame Wood as National Sales Manager. Grahame has been promoted from the position of Regional Sales Manager, a role he has held for over 5 years.

Monterey Park Optometry, a chic optometry practice located in Los Angeles County is now officially doing business as MPO Eye Care.

Haag-Streit UK appoint a Project and Production Engineer. Kevin Chilcot will be responsible for the project management and development of new and existing products as well as their manufacturing processes.

Haag-Streit UK, the leading manufacturer and distributor of gold-standard optometry and ophthalmic equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicky Webster in the role of Area Sales Manager, to join the 44-strong team.

The genetic test will be available to eye doctors by the end of 2011. Applying gene therapy to humans in a FDA monitored clinical trial is planned.

Optometrist Dr. Wendy Strouse Watt will join our host Rob Michaels for a series of on-air discussions beginning 7/23 at 11AM EST on Ashford Radio

A much sought after premium designer eye wear brand arrives at Monterey Park Optometry.

Ophthalmologist Ehsan Sadri, M.D. will be one of the first to use Hoag Hospitals new True Vision 3D surgical system on July 1st for Pterygium surgery. Doctors can now view through 50 inch 3D monitors to do surgery.

Eye Care Division of HeartSmart Technologies to host a free webinar for Doctors of Optometry (Optometrists) on Friday June 10th at 1:00pm Pacific (4:00pm Eastern)

Visit Haag-Streit UK on stand W and X at RCO 2011 and see the latest imaging equipment including; the LENSTAR biometer, the Heidelberg Edge Perimeter and the 40MHz probe for the Ellex EyeCubed™.

Haag-Streit UK will showcase two new products at the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) 2011 event this month; the DRS non-mydriatic retinal imaging camera and the Perkins Mk3 hand-held applanation tonometer.

Haag-Streit UK is pleased to offer the new DRS fully-automated non-mydriatic digital retinal imaging camera, which was unveiled at Optrafair 2011.

Haag-Streit UK, the leading manufacturer and distributor or gold-standard optometry and ophthalmic equipment, announce the appointment of Sharon Mills as their new Marketing Manager to join their 44-strong team, based out of their Harlow HQ.

Haag-Streit UK achieved record sales at Optrafair 2011. The supplier of gold-standard optometric equipment experienced a busy 3 days and saw a 66% overall increase in sales, compared to the 2009 event.

An estimated 35% of India’s population i.e. approximately 456 million people are in need of vision correction. Unfortunately, less than one fourth currently have had their vision corrected

An estimated 35% of India’s population are in need of vision correction. need of at least 1, 15,000 optometrists only 2000 graduate optometrists are available in the country.

Patients will receive great deals on the latest styles from ProDesign

Automated Ophthalmics announced today that the $2,795 AccuPen introductory price will end on April 30.

Crystal PM’s paperless software package is designed with office integration features to improve office efficiency, profitability, and the overall quality of patient care now meets has Complete EHR Ambulatory certification.

Dr. Brown is Board Certified in the treatment and management of visual disorders and ocular disease and is a trusted and well-respected expert who upholds the highest standards of patient concern and follow-up care.

Diaton Tonometer supports National Glaucoma Awareness Month. It is imperative to get regular eye pressure (IOP) screening. Getting IOP screening has never been easier or safer with painless through the eyelid Tonometer Diaton aka Glaucoma Eye Test.

Automated Ophthalmics announced today that it will offer $500.00 for any used Tono-Pen XL towards the purchase of an AccuPen.

According to a national survey, the national average which veterinarians charge for glaucoma screening using a tonometer is approximately $30.

With glaucoma blinding millions throughout the world, BiCOM’s innovative through the Eyelid diagnostic tonometer Diaton is presented at MEDICA world’s largest medical device exhibition. Diaton Non-corneal tonometers allow early glaucoma diagnoses

The only non-corneal tonometry with Diaton tonometer is featured at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) joint Annual Meeting with Middle East Africa Council of Ophthalmology (MEACO). BiCOM Inc presents Diaton tonometer at Booth #307

Unique non-corneal Tonometer Diaton, which measures intraocular pressure (IOP) through Eyelid and Sclera, unlike others that obtain IOP through cornea featured at The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons ESCRS meeting in Paris, France

All-ages event to feature the latest designs from top brands, promotional pricing

imatters, inc., the nation’s leading ophthalmic recruiting organization has announced today that Mary Schwallenberg has joined the organization’s Recruiting Division as a Senior Recruiter effective immediately.

Dr. Alfred A. Rosenbloom honored for his accomplishments as a teacher, writer, national and international lecturer and administrator.

Silhouette is the first eyewear brand in the world to focus exclusively on rimless eyewear design. And, Silhouette is the first eyewear maker in the world to offer a revolutionary online consulting tool in combination with Web 2.0.

Know the great job opportunity was anticipated Optometry Job Board, Rising Demands in Optometry Advancement, and Optometrist Qualifications. In addition information can be found at the overview of Optometry Job Board.

Glaucoma affects 2.2 million Americans over the age of 40, and as the baby boomers continue to age that number is expected to hit 3.3 million by 2020.

Overnight Vision Correction is a safe and cheaper alternative to LASIK surgery that improves eyesight while the patient sleeps.

The long anticipated arrival of new and stylish European eyewear collections has come to Los Angeles.

The nationwide leader in ophthalmic recruiting, imatters, has announced the release of a new service aimed at addressing current staffing issues faced by the ophthalmic community.

A unique handheld tonometer Diaton measures IOP over the Eyelid and over the sclera, is providing new opportunity for optometrists to obtain intraocular pressure without anesthesia drops in children and adults. Recently covered by Optometry Times

Doing more with less is the mantra of businesses today, whether they are one-person operations or members of the Fortune 500. What "doing more with less" basically means hepling companies maximize profits while minimizing costs.

Michigan optometrists say vision can be the key to success in the classroom

The Ocular Surface (www.theocularsurface.com), a peer-reviewed print and online journal published by Ethis Communications, Inc., ranked No. 3 out of 48 eyecare journals for Impact Factor in 2008.

The disabled access credit rewards businesses for conforming to ADA requirements

The Florida Retina Symposium is an educational event that delivers high quality, broad spectrum education targeting the optometric community.

Finding local eye care has long been limited to the yellow pages. Now LensShopper.com has released a nationwide directory online. The directory lists the best and most reliable local eye care options on a state-by-state basis.

BITS Pilani along with its collaborators indeed has been walking the Health Care Delivery Road in India today through the ranked among the best Optometry, Physician Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technology Programmes.

The Michigan Optometric Association warns of risks of avoidable eye injuries related to sports this spring

BiCOM Inc. global master dealer of Glaucoma Eye Test supports National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Regular eye examinations and eye pressure (IOP) screenings are the best way to diagnose Glaucoma in its earliest stages.

BITS Pilani along with its collaborators indeed has been walking the Health Care Delivery Road in India today through the ranked among the best Optometry, Physician Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technology Programmes.

Announcing our new state-of-the-art website at www.southpasadenaeyes.com. Our doctors know how much your eye health and appearance can mean to the quality of your life, and are committed to excellence in servicing your complete eye care needs.

Announcing our new state-of-the-art website at www.vernonoptometry.com. Dr. Smith knows how much your eye health and appearance can mean to the quality of your life, and are committed to excellence in servicing your complete eye care needs.

Hope is like a road in a country where there was never a road but when many people start walking on it, the road comes into existence. THONEH-NIO Malaysia launches BS Optometry in Collaboration with BITS Pilani India.