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6 hrs ago | The Auburn Reporter

Roach returns from goodwill effort; Senator concerned about ousting of Honduran President

Sen. Pam Roach inspects the new glasses donated to a woman during her recent trip to Honduras.

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Related Topix: Manuel Zelaya, Hugo Chavez, Medicine, Washington

Fri Jul 03, 2009

CBS 5

Computer Glasses May Help Reduce Eye Strain

Do you spend all day staring at your computer or glued to your smart phones only to come away with blurred vision, headaches or a stiff neck? You are not alone: More than four billion mobile devices, and a countless number of computers, are now in use around the world.

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Related Topix: Medicine, UC Berkeley, California

Thu Jul 02, 2009

Associated Content

High-Tech Adaptive Eyeglasses for the Impoverished

Ever wonder what someone living in Sub-Saharan Africa does when they need eyeglasses? Especially, after you consider that Sub-Saharan Africa is about as poor as they come, civilization could be hundreds of miles away from where you are and the ratio of optometrist to people is 1:1,000,000 at best.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Des Moines Register

Des Moines University considers opening optometry school

Des Moines University is seriously considering opening Iowa's first optometry school.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro, University of Iowa

Wed Jul 01, 2009

KMIR 6

Free Prescription Glasses For Homeless

Martha's Village & Kitchen says they're pleased to announce they will hold a free vision clinic on Saturday, June 27, from 8:30 am to 2pm, for the homeless and uninsured of the Coachella Valley.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Tue Jun 30, 2009

Vision Monday

Essilor to Test E-Business Initiative for Independent ECPs

Beginning next month, Essilor of America is planning to test a new e-business initiative that will allow independent eyecare professionals to sell optical products online.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Mon Jun 29, 2009

Vision Monday

AOA Presents Annual Awards, Inducts Two to Optometry Hall of Fame at Optometrya s Meeting

During last week's Optometry's Meeting, the American Optometric Association honored several eyecare professionals during the opening general session on June 25.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids Metro, Southern College of Optometry, Howell, MI

Solon Herald Sun

Retired Solon optometrist, 68, reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro...

Dr. Norman Ginis gave his wife a memorable birthday present this year even though they were thousands of miles apart.

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Related Topix: Medicine, World News, Africa, Tanzania

Sun Jun 28, 2009

Indianapolis Star

Dental, optometry offices crowded with GM retirees

The Pennocks have spent hours in the dentist's chair this month. In the past four weeks, Jerry has endured four fillings and two crowns.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Dentistry, Fillings, Health, Atlanta, IN, Pension, Personal Finance, Central, IN

Sat Jun 27, 2009

Brand Republic

Ad watchdog turns a blind eye to Vision Express ad

A TV ad for Vision Express featuring giant eyeballs atop gym members and their personal trainers has dodged a ban by the Advertising Standards Authority.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Fri Jun 26, 2009

Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs

Detecting Disease Through the Eyes

From diabetes to cancer -- it can all be spotted by taking a closer look at your eyes.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Indianapolis Metro, Hypertension, Health

20/20

Knot your Average Eye Practice

When optometrist Jan Mertz decided to open her own eye practice, she jumped at the chance to rent a space in the revived Cordage Park, a historic old rope factory that was renovated into an office park in Plymouth, Mass.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Plymouth, MA, Sales

Thu Jun 25, 2009

EMaxHealth

Piloting New Glaucoma Treatment

New ways of diagnosing and treating patients with glaucoma will be piloted in two areas in Wales, Health Minister Edwina Hart announced today.

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Related Topix: Glaucoma, Medicine, Health, Carmarthenshire County, Wales, United Kingdom

Wed Jun 24, 2009

Arizona Republic

Ahwatukee optometrist funds special scholarship

Dr. Mark Page, an Ahwatukee optometrist and founder of a 15-year-old practice called Arizona's Vision, remembers what it was like to be surrounded by music.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Plankinton, SD, University of South Dakota, New England College of Optometry, University of Arizona, Arizona State University

BBC

Eye disease pilot for community

Community based treatment of the eye disease glaucoma is to be piloted, with the hope of rolling it out across Wales.

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Related Topix: Glaucoma, Health, Medicine, Vale of Glamorgan County, Wales, United Kingdom, Carmarthenshire County, Wales

Tue Jun 23, 2009

The Arizona Daily Star

Bill: Language barrier not bias

PHOENIX a ' State senators took the first steps Friday to protect businesses from winding up in legal trouble for failing to provide translators for customers who don't speak English.

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Related Topix: Phoenix Metro, Phoenix, AZ, Medicine, Glendale, AZ, Chandler, AZ

Mon Jun 22, 2009

KHOU-TV Houston

Saving Cents: Get cheap glasses online

When we tell people they can get glasses - frames and lenses - for as little as $8, they often ask, "What's the catch?" There doesn't seem to be one.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Sun Jun 21, 2009

Boston.com

Great Recession? For them, it's a great time to get started

A professional dream come true presented itself to Miri Park last year when a friend offered to set up an optometry shop with her in downtown Sharon.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Boston, MA

Sat Jun 20, 2009

Northwest Valley News

Senate panel backs bill to adjust English-only law

State senators took the first steps Friday toward protecting businesses from winding up in legal trouble for failing to provide translators for their customers who do not speak English.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Fri Jun 19, 2009

KPTV Beaverton

Laser Scan Helps Doctors Find Major Problems

From diabetes to cancer -- it can all be spotted by taking a closer look at your eyes.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Indianapolis Metro, Hypertension, Health

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