Also in Leading Off
- Alcon says it plans to launch TOTAL30, a monthly replacement, water gradient lens. The water gradient design is made possible by biomimetic CELLIGENT Technology, which combines a biomimetic surface and the lens chemistry to help combat bacteria and lipid deposits, the company says. The lens will be commercially available in the United States this month, Alcon says.
- American Optometric Association released a clinical report on myopia management. The report includes sections on classification of myopia, the associated complications, risk factors, the equipment/instrumentation needed and elements of follow-up care. Visit aoa.uberflip.com/i/1388672-ebo-myopia-clinical-report-no-spread/0? .
- British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) is hosting BCLA Vision Nov. 7, during which attendees can attend sessions on tele-optometry in anterior eye practice, how eye care providers can integrate tele-optometry into their practices permanently and the business of contact lenses and dry eye. To register, visit bcla.org.uk .
- EyeMedsNow Medication Information Platform is now free to registered users. The platform allows eye care providers to access medication information for any drug prescribed for eye conditions. EyeMedsNow can be accessed via eyemedsnow.com and can be viewed simultaneously with EHR prescribing systems.
- Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS) Education Committee is looking for paper and poster submissions on clinical case reports, case series and clinical and basic research on all aspects of contact lenses (such as materials, designs, lens care), in addition to related topics, such as corneal and ocular surface disease, diagnosis and treatment approaches and practice management. Papers and posters are due by Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. EST. Abstracts can be submitted at na.eventscloud.com/website/22990/paper-posters .
- IDOC announced the launch of new optical services, including enhanced Optical Consulting, which is included in IDOC membership dues. IDOC is also offering the service to independent, non-member practices for a monthly fee. Optical Consulting includes strategic advice, analytical tools and support for practice innovation and growth, via optical experts who consult with participating practices on a monthly basis.
- International Myopia Institute released another round of 2021 IMI White Paper Clinical Summaries via a special issue of the journal Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. Available in English and in up to 12 other languages, all are one page and feature contributions from more than 134 global myopia experts. The goal of the summaries is to disseminate information to prevent future myopia-related vision impairment and blindness, especially in underserved regions of the world. The papers are available at myopiainstitute.org/imi-white-papers/ .
- Vision Council and RX introduced the education program for Vision Expo West 2021, occurring Sept. 22 to Sept. 25 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas. The program offers 190 hours of education, will start Sept. 22 and include seminars, workshops and interactive presentations helmed by clinical research, business, fashion and marketing experts. Key content areas include glaucoma, posterior segment/retina, anterior segment/dry eye disease and more. Visit west.visionexpo.com/en-us/seminars.html .
- Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association has opened registration for its 2021 Online Conference at nora2021.com . The conference will be available Live online from Thursday, Oct. 14, to Saturday, Oct. 16, with select presentations available On Demand through the end of 2021. This year’s program offers up to 14 COPE-approved CE credits, with presentations by key opinion leaders in optometry and other specialties. To register and see a listing of all presentations and presenters, visit nora2021.com .
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