'Let's scan 'em all!'

The Utah Optometric Association is gearing up for a crucial legislative battle. Last year UOA was able to defeat a bill titled "Use of Optical Scan Machines," which sounds benign enough—yet this bill would allow Utahans to obtain an eyeglass (and possibly a contact lens) Rx from an auto-refracting device located in a "kiosk." State officials fear that more is to come.
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Florida bill advances

Last week, the Florida Senate voted 10-3 to approve SB 278, a bill which would grant additional prescribing authority to optometrists. » More

Tennessee ophthalmologists dispute legislation allowing ODs to use injectable anesthesia

The Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology (TNAO) is opposing a recently filed bill (SB220/HB555) that, as amended, would allow optometrists to inject local anesthesia into the tissue surrounding the eye in order to perform surgery. » More

Long-awaited final rule enables healthy vision for America's children

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) announced final regulations that require the pediatric vision essential health benefit to be a yearly eye exam with materials for millions of children in this country. » More

Optovue receives FDA clearance of iCam

Optovue has received 510(k) clearance for its iCam non-mydriatic, compact fundus camera. » More

Transitions Optical compiles multicultural initiative report

Transitions Optical Inc. has released Cultural Connections: The 2012 Multicultural Initiative Report, an overview of the company's multicultural initiatives. » More

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