Optometry News

Patients across West Sussex could undergo more eye-care treatment closer to home.

Five months before the second Sex and the City movie hits the big screen, it's the aviator-style candy-colored specs spotted on Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha that are getting all the buzz.

Optometrists say surge will be caused by Baby Boomers. Content courtesy of the American Optometric Association December 1, 2009 In a year where an estimated 2.8 million Baby Boomers will celebrate their 60th birthday, age-related eye diseases are becoming increasingly important health issues, according to the American Optometric Association .

Reading glasses are now just as much a fashion item as sunglasses, with some clients ordering several pairs to give them different looks.

My first clue that my vision was going came when I bought a new television set in 1985 and couldn't get the picture to come in clearly.

Whenever I hear the name "Sears," I perk up because nearly everyone in my family has worked for Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Imran Hakim, 32, appeared on BBC2's Dragons' Den in January 2007, seeking investment for his iTeddy - " a soft toy that incorporates a movie and music player.

Along with two dozen volunteers from neighbourhood church Faith Sanctuary, the health care team will donate their time from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, offering services to members of the community who might otherwise be unable to afford the care they need.

Digital screen users get computer vision syndrome because their eyes have to work harder compared with reading paper.

The College of Optometrists in Vision Development has certified Dr. Stephanie M. Rice, OD of Park Hill as a fellow of the college at the association's annual meeting in October in Denver.

UK eyewear giant Specsavers aims to double its stores around the country in the next year on claims its cheap offers are revolutionary in New Zealand's highly priced optical market.

A LOCAL well respected Optometrist, who had almost taken early retirement, has been head-hunted by Barraclough and Stiles opticians.

Nov. 1 is a day Dr. Bill Benkelman always will remember. It's the day he purchased his optometry practice, and 42 years later, it's the same day he opted to retire and turn his business over to somebody else.

In Rwanda approximately 95% of people who need eyeglasses do not own a pair, with only 4 optometrists to cover its population of 10 million.

More than 4,500 optometrists, vision scientists, residents, students and others in the optometric field attended the recent annual meeting of the American Academy of Optometry meeting here, according to event organizers.

The American Optometric Association is soliciting nominations for the Optometry Hall of Fame; new inductees will be honored during a reception at Optometry's Meeting in Orlando next June.

Sunday, 22 November 2009, 12:42 pm Press Release: Auckland City Mission Media release 21 November 2009 The gift of sight at Auckland City Mission Free eye tests for Auckland's rough sleepers and homeless are being provided by OPSM optometrists this Sunday at Auckland City Mission.

Why nominated "Kaitlin is an amazing 11-year-old with a huge heart!" wrote Kaitlin's optometrist, Kara Fedders.

The American Optometric Association and Digital Healthcare, Inc. have joined together to assist optometrists in providing better care for patients with diabetes and other chronic diseases, and in promoting public health.

Dr. Mary VanHoy is a developmental optometrist with Eyes for Wellness, a private practice in Carmel specializing in vision rehabilitation.