Also Notable
- CooperVision has announced it is accepting applications for its 2021 Best Practices Scholarship Program, through which three scholarship recipients receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the Best Practices Summit, where they can meet and collaborate with Best Practices honorees. For information, visit coopervision.com/practitioner/best-practices/academics .
- The Contact Lens Institute’s (CLI) EASY Way Program infographic, developed to help eye care professionals share simple steps to healthy, comfortable contact lens wear, is now available. By visiting EASYWayProgram.org , O.D.s can download versions of the infographic in simplified and traditional Chinese, French (Canadian) and Spanish, in addition to English.
- Covalent Medical LLC has created online tools, complimentary to all Covalent partner practices, for selling Focus Vision Supplements from their own websites. These include a banner ad creation tool (see focusvitamins.com/ads-w22.php ) and a Patient Enrollment app (see lp.focusvitamins.com/hubfs/FVS-Patient-Enrollment-App-062420.pdf ).
- The Glaucoma Research Foundation has released a free video, “See You Soon!” The video is designed to encourage glaucoma patients to visit their ECP for the care they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Made with the support of Aerie Pharmaceuticals, the video is available for ECPs to download and share at bit.ly/GRFSeeYouSoon .
- The International Sports Vision Association has announced its annual conference, “Joining Forces to Enhance Athletic Performance,” will be a virtual meeting, taking place Feb. 20 to Feb. 21. Examples of courses: Establishing a Sports Vision Practice – Tips From the Pros; Macular Carotenoids and Visual Performance in Sports; and Sports Vision Training: Current Digital Options. To learn more or to register, visit isva2021.com .
- Keeler has launched its global portal at keelerglobal.com. The site will allow physicians, technology groups, the ophthalmic industry and future partners to engage with Keeler on OEM manufacturing services, strategic partnerships and product ideas to bring to market.
- PECAA has launched a new classified resource, pecaa.com/classifieds, to the organization’s website that includes sections for equipment, practices for sale, job postings and other.
- SynergEyes Inc., has announced the launch of the new and improved Rx Connect Portal. Features: a new interface; centralized access with quick links; real-time tracking of orders and shipments; a list of patients due for reorder and annual supply completions; and much more. SynergEyes customers can access the portal at rxconnect.synergeyes.com or via synerg eyes.com/professional using current login credentials.
- Tangible Science announced that Tangible Boost, a monthly treatment that restores the Tangible Hydra-PEG coating and maintains the wettability of Tangible Hydra-PEG-treated fluorosilicone acrylate rigid gas permeable lenses, has received FDA clearance and will be commercially available in Jan. 2021. For information, visit tangiblesciene.com .
OM COVID-19 Resources
For continually updated resources regarding the coronavirus crisis and optometry, please visit bit.ly/OMcoronavirus . Additionally, be sure to check out O.D. Notebook weekly at https://bit.ly/3s8XEBi .