APPS

■ EyeXam launched a dry eye screening tool that utilizes the Ocular Surface Disease Index questionnaire. The app also allows patients to search for a nearby eye doctor.

ASSOCIATIONS

■ The AOA sent a letter to VSP Global Chairman of the Board Daniel Mannen, O.D., informing him of concerns the organization has with VSP’s Premier program and a proposed frame policy that was to go into effect on July 1. VSP announced it would postpone the frame policy’s effective date to review frame reimbursements in relation to industry pricing and practices.

COMPANY NEWS

■ Allergan donated more than $1 million in REFRESH OPTIVE products to first responders nationwide. It has extended the collection efforts, called Refresh America, through the end of 2017. Visit helpREFRESHAmerica.com.

■ Essilor is working with Nine-Sigma, a global innovation company, on its See Change Challenge, which is an initiative to provide better access to vision care. The Challenge is accepting proposals through Oct. 21. Visit ninesights/ninesigma.com/web/essilor.

■ The Eye Care Leaders Group launched practice consulting services. Visit theeclgroup.com.

■ IDOC named Maddie Langston Prima practice marketing consultant. She will create customized marketing plans for members. Visit primaeyegroup.com.

■ Intelon Optics Inc. named Dominik Beck, PhD, president and CEO. Dr. Beck will be responsible for developing the Brillouin Optical Scanner System, a non-invasive imaging platform capable of measuring the eye’s biomechanical properties.

■ ManagementPlus launched Revenue Cycle Solutions. Visit managementplus.com.

■ Nicox S.A. entered into an agreement with GHO Capital to transfer its European and international commercial operations to a new private company focused on a portfolio of ophthalmic products in Europe.

■ OCuSOFT Inc. is celebrating 30 years of ophthalmic pharmaceutical products. In other news, it has agreed to donate 10% of online sales, during August’s Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month, to Prevent Blindness.

■ Topcon Corp. was selected to join IBM’s Watson Health medical imaging collaborative. Visit Topcon.co.jp/en/.

■ Visionary Optics is offering qualifying O.D.s, graduates and recent graduates, deeply discounted fitting sets and prescription lenses. To register for this, visit visionaryoptics.com/visionary-od-program.

COLLEGES

■ The University of Alabama at Birmingham announced it will add a dual Doctor of Optometry and Master of Business Administration degree, the first of its kind nationwide. OM