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- Brilliant Blue G: Recall of Unapproved Drug - Ongoing Investigation of Fungal Endophthalmitis Cases
March 21, 2012 - CMS announces extension of 5010 enforcement discretion through June 30, 2012
March 21, 2012 - Support Making Comprehensive Eye Exams Essential
January 5, 2012 - Holding Claims for Services Paid Under the 2012 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
January 5, 2012 - Medicare 2012 Annual Participation Enrollment Program Extension
January 3, 2012 - Retired UAW Workers Get Medical Eye Care from ODs
March 23, 2011 - American Board of Optometry - http://www.americanboardofoptometry.org
April 28, 2010 - CMS asserts that physician payments are now being paid at the correct, higher amount authorized by Congress
April 21, 2010 - Congress Fails to Prevent Apr. 1 Medicare Pay Cut, ODs Urged to Hold Medicare Claims
April 6, 2010 - Information for AOA Members on Health Care Overhaul Legislation
April 1, 2010 - Step into Spring: Keeping an ‘Eye’ on Seasonal Allergies
April 1, 2010 - Optometric Education ~ The Journal of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry – Winter 2010
February 20, 2010 - Vision Changes and Driving - Article from AARP
January 29, 2010
- Michigan InfantSEE Week is May 13-19, 2012
April 24, 2012 - “Good Fats” Can Improve Eye Health (April 2, 2012)
January 6, 2012 - Left Untreated, Glaucoma Can Lead to Vision Loss (Jan. 3, 2012)
January 6, 2012 - Bennington Township Resident Dr. Richard Ball Awarded Legislator of the Year by the Michigan Optometric Association
February 2, 2010 - Glaucoma Takes Sight without Warning: Michigan Optometric Association Offers Advice to Help Protect Against Vision Loss
January 4, 2010 - Unchecked Diabetes May Lead to Future Eye Problems
November 5, 2009 - Recession Cutting Into Doctor Visits, According to New Consumer Survey
September 28, 2009 - Don't Let Ragweed Be a Sight for Sore Eyes
September 17, 2009 - VISION USA™ Provides the Uninsured with No-Cost Eye Exams
September 1, 2009 - Make Eye Exams Part of the Back to School Routine
July 27, 2009 - Michigan Optometric Association Names New Board Members
July 27, 2009 - Michigan Optometric Association Member Dr. Kalaczinski Wins Young Optometrist of the Year
July 27, 2009 - Michigan Paraoptometric Association Member, Dianna Sweet, Honored Nationally as Paraoptometric of the Year
July 27, 2009 - Protect Your Eyes During July 4th Celebrations
June 1, 2009 - Reduce the Risk of Eye Injuries this Spring
May 4, 2009 - Comprehensive eye examinations help children prepare for school
August 5, 2008 - Kehoe Installed as 87th AOA President
July 31, 2008 - AOA Champions National Effort to Combat Diabetes
May 8, 2008 - An Eye Opening Reality: UV Protection for Eyes Especially Important During Summer Months
May 5, 2008 - Majority of Sports-Related Eye Injuries are Preventable with Protective Eyewear
April 1, 2008 - Contact Lens Video: What You Need to Know About Contact Lens Hygiene & Compliance
July 30, 2007
Optometrists: Doctors on the Frontline
of Eye and Vision Care
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.
Public Health
Community Health Centers – partnering with the National Association of Community Health Centers, the AOA is working to improve access to center eye and vision care services.
Healthy Eyes Healthy People® – Healthy Eyes Healthy People® is an ambitious public-private initiative to improve the eye and visual health of the American public.
InfantSEE® – affords a one-time, comprehensive eye assessment at no cost for infants in their first years of life.
VISION USA – helps low-income, uninsured people and their families by providing basic eye health and vision care services free of charge.
Optometric Disaster Relief Fund – offers optometrists financial assistance for damages incurred from natural disasters.
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