Practice Tip: Have staff pre-appoint patients
To maximize the schedule, have staff pre-appoint comprehensive exam patients before they leave the office, writes Tonya M. Reynoldson, OD, in her August article, “Schedule for Success.” Staff then send patients reminders at one month, two weeks, one week, and one day before their appointments via text, or email if their appointment has not yet been confirmed. This action step decreases the likelihood of no shows, Dr. Reynoldson writes. For the full article see https://www.optometricmanagement.com/issues/2023/august-2023/schedule-for-success. 

American Academy of Optometry journal gets new editor-in-chief
The American Academy of Optometry’s journal Optometry and Vision Science named David Elliot, PhD, FCOptom, FAAO, its new editor-in-chief. Dr. Elliott succeeds Michael Twa, OD, PhD, FAAO, who is stepping down from the role after seven years.
 
AAO recognizes annual award recipients
The American Academy of Optometry announced its 2023 award recipients:

• Eric B. Papas, PhD, BScOptom, Charles F. Prentice Medal and Lecture Award
• Alex R. Bowers, PhD, MCOptom, FAAO, Glenn A. Fry Award and Lecture (American Academy of Optometry Foundation Award)
• Rabia Mobeen, BOptom, BA, MPhil Optom, Irvin M. and Beatrice Borish Award
• Timothy A. Wingert, OD, FAAO, American Academy of Optometry - Essilor Award for Outstanding International Contributions to Optometry
• Jennifer Deakins McCreight, OD, FAAO, William Feinbloom Award
• Nathan Efron, AC, DSc, FAAO, Carel C. Koch Memorial Medal Award
• Annabelle Seddon, Julius F. Neumueller Award in Optics (American Academy of Optometry Foundation Award)
• Marlee M. Spafford, OD, MSc, PhD, FAAO, Michael G. Harris Family Award for Excellence in Optometric Education (American Academy of Optometry Foundation Award)
• Vondolee Delgado-Nixon, PhD, FAAO, AAOF, Excellence in Diversity Awareness and Education Award
• Jameel Rizwana Hussaindeen, MPhil, FAAO, PhD, AAOF, Outstanding Emerging Leader Award
• Ian L. Bailey, OD, FCOptom, DSc, FAAO, Tony Adams Eminent Service Award
• Jason Nichols, OD, PhD, FAAO, Max Schapero Memorial Lecture Award
• Ralph Stone, MS, PhD, Founders’ Award
• Donald Korb, OD, FAAO, Exemplary Service Award, Award of the Public Health and Environmental Vision Section
• Padhmalatha Segu, OD, FAAO, Henry B. Peters Award for Public Health and Environmental Vision (American Academy of Optometry Foundation Award)

The recipients will be recognized during an awards ceremony on Friday, Oct. 13, at 8:00 a.m. in Ballroom C of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during Academy 2023 New Orleans.
 
BostonSight adds two to board of directors
BostonSight elected Pamela Anderson, Esq., chairperson of the board of directors, and Donna Desmond, MBA, CPA, as board director. While Ms. Anderson has served in multiple roles within the organization, Ms. Desmond joins the board as director, as well as chair of the audit and finance committee. 
 
CooperVision sponsors translations of World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus myopia statement
The World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Myopia Consensus Statement 2023 is now available in multiple languages. Translations in three languages, Portuguese, Spanish, and French, were provided by CooperVision, and are available at www.wspos.org.   
 
Harrow brings Viagmox under its name 
Harrow completed transfer of the NDA for Vigamox (moxifloxacin hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 0.5%). The U.S. commercial rights to Vigamox were purchased by Harrow in January, and Vigamox is the fourth FDA-approved ophthalmic product from that acquisition to have completed the NDA transfer process and become commercially available under the Harrow name.
 
National Vision ends partnership with Walmart effective 2024
National Vision Holdings, Inc., announced its partnership with Walmart will end in 2024. This includes the supply and operation of Vision Centers in select Walmart stores, providing contact lens distribution and related services to Walmart, and arranging for the provision of optometric services at certain Walmart locations in California. 
 
Safilo Group and Fossil renew licensing agreement
Safilo Group and Fossil renewed their global eyewear licensing agreement. The partnership includes the design, manufacturing, and distribution of Fossil optical frames and sunglasses for men and women through the end of 2028.
 
Valley Contax, Contamac celebrate residents
Valley Contax and Contamac held the 10^th Annual Residency Summit in Oregon. The three-day event included learning, socializing, and relaxing to celebrate the completion of their residencies. 
 
100% Optical notes decade achievement 
100% Optical’s 10^th anniversary live show, taking place Feb. 24 to Feb. 26, 2024, is now accepting registration. The event will include a main stage, future practice hub, dispensing workshop, 100% The Studio, optical academy, and Live Catwalk shows. Additionally, the event is co-located with 100% Ophthalmology. For more information visit www.100percentoptical.com.   
 
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