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Topic: Eye Care Marketing Exchange / Promotion of presbyopia-correcting IOLs?

https://www.medrounds.org/ophthalmology-pearls/2…

 

Topic: Ophthalmology Exchange / Networking Pearls

Good article from Pearls in Ophthalmology:
https://www.medrounds.org/ophthalmology-pearls/2…

 

Topic: Technician Exchange / Volunteering in Peru

Thank You for all the information on mission work! I just returned from San Pedro Sula, Honduras where we did 198 cataract surgeries. It was a wonderful experience. I traveled with Vision Outreach International and highly recommend them to anyone interested in doing a mission.

 

Topic: Ophthalmology Exchange / Viagra easy on the eyes

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Lifestyle/Vi…

 

Topic: Ophthalmology Exchange / New glaucoma treatments evolving

https://www.osnsupersite.com/view.aspx?rid=39937

 

Topic: Optometry Exchange / Indiana Univ. announces search for Dean of Optometry School

https://mainosmemos.blogspot.com/2009/05/indiana…

 

Topic: Practice Exchange / Good article about buying an Optometry practice

https://blog.globalbx.com/2009/05/19/identifying…

 

Topic: Optometry Exchange / Study Confirms Effectiveness of Innovative Prism Glasses For Hemianopia Patients

https://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseConten…/www/story/05-19-2009/0005029453&EDATE=

 

Topic: Ophthalmology Exchange / Nerve thickness in angle-closure eyes

https://www.osnsupersite.com/view.aspx?rid=39861

 

Topic: Optical Exchange / Know your metrics as an Optician!

https://opticianworld.com/2009/05/17/know-your-m…

 

Topic: Optometry Exchange / Retro-Optometry: 1959 open house video

See video on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RStQ6rLk4E

 

Topic: Eye Care Marketing Exchange / Are you up to date on the latest internal marketing tools?

Our company, Brican America, has recently expanded to Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, and Northern California. We are the nations leading internal marketing system company, utilizing state of the art multimedia systems in your practice. You can preview our system, Exhibeo, on our website, www.bricanamerica.com.
If you would like to reach me directly: dlow@bricanamerica.com or 916-752-0896. Thank you-David Low

 

Topic: Ophthalmology Exchange / Lasik Incentives

Does anyone have an internal Lasik incentive program for their employees? I would be interested in finding out more!
Chris Turpin, SPHR
Vice President of Human Resources
Virginia Eye Institute
400 Westhampton Station
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 287-4268 (office)
(804) 287-4210 (fax)
e-mail: turpinc@vaeye.com
website: www.vaeye.com

 

Topic: Ophthalmology Exchange / Total Compliance Program

I am interested in anyone who has a comprehensive compliance program that is more than just osha and hippa but inclusive of coding, gifts, kickbacks, etc, etc.
Thank you!!
Chris Turpin, SPHR
Vice President of Human Resources
Virginia Eye Institute
400 Westhampton Station
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 287-4268 (office)
(804) 287-4210 (fax)
e-mail: turpinc@vaeye.com
website: www.vaeye.com

 

Topic: Ophthalmology Exchange / Funny McDonald's/LASIK commercial

Here’s the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APfAnj-F1tA

 

Topic: Optometry Exchange / Helpful video that explains differences between Eye Specialties

Here is the link: https://www.optometry.com/blog/health-care/optom…

 

Topic: Optometry Exchange / I didn't know that Green Day wrote a song about Optometry school?

Check out the video…
https://theopticalvisionsite.com/opti-fun/fun-op…

 

Topic: Insurance & Coding Exchange / Coding companion

Has anyone used one of these?
https://www.pohly.com/books/codingcompanion-opht…

 

Topic: Surgical Exchange / Besifloxacin

Are surgeons planning to use this for surgical prophylaxis?
https://www.drugs.com/nda/besifloxacin_081205.html

 

Topic: General Staff Exchange / Funny video

If anyone needs a laugh check this video out, it’s a bit long (7 minutes) but worth it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIFx_GQIfSk

 

Topic: Technology Exchange / Vista

Are many eye care practices running Vista on thier machines? If so, how’s it going?

 

Topic: Eye Care Marketing Exchange / LASIK Marketing resource

Great resource for practices wanting to market LASIK:
https://www.interactiverefractive.com/

 

Topic: Administrative Exchange / Practice Mgmt Boot Camp

Looks like a good course for young administrators coming up in San Fran:
https://www.ascrs.org/09am/pdf/asoa-optional/aso…

 

Topic: Optometry Exchange / Vision therapy

Interesting article about importance of vision therapy in light of increased vision difficulties because of our dependence on near vision today…increased computer use, etc.
https://www.latitudes.org/articles/dev_optometry…

 

Topic: Resident and Fellow Exchange / Residents Practice Skills with New Virtual Reality Eye Surgery Simulator

Interesting article and tool:
https://www.northshorelij.com/body.cfm?id=15&act…

 

Topic: Technician Exchange / Latisse

Have many sites had a lot of patients asking about the FDA approval of Latisse ?

 

Topic: Registered Nurse Exchange / Upcoming Conference

March 28, 2009
Thirteenth Annual Dayton Chapter of ASORN Ophthalmology Conference
Miami Valley Hospital
One Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409
Contact: Linda Spraley, RN, CRNO
Voicemail: 937-667-8223
Email: eyenurz@aol.com
March 28, 2009
20th Annual Seminar Phoenix
Grand Canyon Chapter of ASORN
7:00 am to 4:00pm Black Canyon Conference Center, Phornix, AZ
Contact Pat Lamb at patlambrn@cox.net

 

Topic: General Staff Exchange / Prevent Blindness-North Carolina's 11th Annual "A Little Night Vision" Gala

For those that want a fun night out & also want to help a great cause think about attending the 11th Annual “A Little Night Vision” Gala.
Time and Place
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: Vaughn Towers at Carter-Finley Stadium
City/Town: Raleigh, NC
Tickets will be sold in advance and at the door. You may order tickets over the phone at 919-755-5044×19 or by completing the registration form at www.preventblindness.org/nc.
$40 per person in advance/ $50 per person at the door
$125 Patron Package also available. Package includes two tickets, free drinks and your name will be listed on the web site and at the entrance of the event. Please check out the Prevent Blindness website for more details! www.preventblindness.org/nc

 

Topic: Ophthalmology Exchange / Continuing Education Opportunities

ACRS2009 coming up soon -> Cancun, Mexico
Fairmont Mayakoba
January 29
February 2, 2009
Make plans now to attend a program that features a low attendee to faculty ratio, providing exceptional access and networking throughout the meeting. The expert faculty will use a combination of discussion, debates and case presentations to delve into anterior segment hot topics and controversies. Sessions will include glaucoma, cataract, refractive and cornea; with updates on retina, oculoplastics, pediatrics, and much more.

 

Topic: Technician Exchange / COT Skills Test

A good site to use prior to doing your practical exam is;
Refraction Tutorial: Fundamentals for the Beginner and Expert by Todd Zarwell, OD
https://www.medrounds.org/refract/menu.htm