Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, Maine raises awareness about Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) as being the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in Americans older than 50.
On Saturday, February 18th, 2012, the Macular Degeneration Association (MDA) will host an educational symposium in Glendale, Arizona at the Renaissance Hotel & Spa, located at 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd. The event is designed to give an overview of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), including the progression of the disease and the dangers of vision loss as a result.
The Eye Clinic of Texas wants to remind greater Galveston and Houston eye care patients that Prevent Blindness America has designated January as National Glaucoma Awareness Month.
Reid Schindler, M.D., presented positive Phase I data from a human study designed to assess a new investigational therapy to treat Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet AMD), the leading cause of vision loss and blindness. Salutaris Medical Devices, Inc. (SalutarisMD™) developed the minimally invasive device and sponsored the study.
"As we begin 2012, we are making raising awareness about glaucoma a priority'" stated Connecticut Ophthalmologist Leslie Doctor, M.D. of Doctor & Associates with offices located in Westport, Norwalk and Wilton.
"At Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, Maine, January represents the time we pay particular attention to getting the word out reminding patients to take advantage of the advances in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma as this sight stealing eye disease is a leading cause of preventable blindness," commented Clement Berry, Chief Executive Officer of Eyecare Medical Group.
A vibrant Andy Warhol-inspired design from ocreations contributed to the successful marketing campaign by the Pittsburgh Irish Festival that led to a 40% increase in their social media following.
Eyetique has recently added the first Norman Childs Eyewear store dedicated to their in-house line. Now with ten locations, they have increased their workforce by 20% in the last three months and reported 20% growth this year.
Eyetique is the first optical retailer in Pittsburgh to offer ChromaGen™ lenses, a life-changing aid for patients with dyslexia and color blindness. Patented and approved by the FDA, ChromaGen™ lenses are a system of colored filters that change the wavelength of light going into both eyes. Eyetique is a Certified ChromaGen™ practitioner and can incorporate this technology into glasses or contacts.
Dr. Jack Holladay has also received the Barraquer Award, Casebeer Award, Founder's Award, Kritzinger Award and Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society of Refractive Surgery.
Baseball legend Johnny Bench will be endorsing the new eStore being launched by OpDocs (OpDocs.com), an online fashion eyeglasses retailer recently started by three practicing optometrists.
Integrity EMR for Eyes™ electronic medical records software meets meaningful use criteria.The designation officially deems Integrity EMR for Eyes™ as capable of enabling providers to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Alan Carlson M.D., Professor of Ophthalmology at the Duke Eye Center and Chief of the Corneal and Refractive Surgery Service, successfully rolled out the 14th annual VISX Laser Certification Course at the Duke Eye Center.
To commemorate 9/11 and honor the servicemen and women who protect our freedom every day, Fresh Vision Laser Eye Centers will give three active duty military soldiers the gift of sight without lenses by providing Free Laser Vision Correction.
The Members of the American College of Ophthalmic Surgery (ACOS) came together in the 1st Annual Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery User's Meeting on July 28-31, 2011.
Alan N. Carlson, M.D. - Professor of Ophthalmology and Chief of the Corneal and Refractive Surgery Services at the Duke Eye Center, is honored as one of the top ophthalmologists in North Carolina with a place on the list of Best Doctors 2011 - 2012.
Davis Eye Center announces the addition of Allison M. Landes, MD to their list of doctors serving the Akron, Ohio region. Dr. Landes brings the introduction of aesthetics services to Davis Eye Center.
Dr. Jack Holladay is the inventor of the Brightness Acuity Tester, an instrument which is used by ophthalmologists all over the world for testing the effects of glare on patients' vision. He has also developed various software programs, which are currently used worldwide by ophthalmologists to help restore their patients' vision following cataract removal and obtaining the best results following.
Medical Management Services Group, L.L.C. announces that it has expanded its Internet development and management consulting services through the formation of a new digital group-iMeme Digital®-to assist eye care and surgery practices in helping to connect with patients through social media vehicles like blogs and Facebook.
Eye Deals Eyewear of Pittsburgh will launch an exciting new line of eyewear called Paws 'N Claws, designed for the 170 million plus audience of dog and cat owners. To show their support of animals and provide a simple way for consumers to do so, Eye Deals Eyewear, Inc. will donate five percent of their net sales to the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).
The LASIK laser eye surgery information and LASIK surgeon directory website www.seewithlasik.com is pleased to announce that it has added an "Ask LASIK Surgeons" interactive dialog feature to the site to further enhance the ease with which potential LASIK patients can ask questions about their eye surgery situation or laser treatment needs.
Relief for millions of dry eye sufferers in sight with the availability of The Alpha Eye dry eye mask at Drugstore.com and Tools for Wellness. This hydrating system locks-in vital eye moisture while sleeping or resting and eliminates the sandy feeling that many experience. This easy-to-use system is more efficient than using stand-alone eye drops and improves eye health.