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- Study Probes ODs’ Attitudes About Blue-Light Blocking Deviceshttps://modernod.com/news/study-probes-ods-attitudes-about-blue-light-blocking-devices/2476599/A recent study found that optometrists remain split on the impact of blue light from electronic devices, such as computer and phone screens, and the effectiveness of blue light-blocking devices, according to reporting by Patrick Campbell in MD Magazine, as
- American Academy of Optometry Foundation Announces the 2020 Alfred A. Rosenbloom Jr. Low Vision Residency Award Recipienthttps://modernod.com/news/american-academy-of-optometry-foundation-announces-the-2020-alfred-a-rosenbloom-jr-low-vision-residency-award-recipient/2478194/The American Academy of Optometry has announced that Carolyn N. Chakuroff, OD, MS, is this year’s recipient of the Alfred A. Rosenbloom Jr. Low Vision Residency Award. Dr. Chakuroff is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Optometry and an Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation res
- Eye Health America Acquires Three Optometric Practices in the Pee Dee Region of South Carolinahttps://modernod.com/news/eye-health-america-acquires-three-optometric-practices-in-the-pee-dee-region-of-south-carolina/2478837/Eye Health America (EHA) has added three optometric practices into its business family: David Hamill, OD, and First Vision Group (FVG); Mark Vinson, OD and Vision Care (VC); and David Johnson, OD and Marlboro Eye Care Associates (MECA). All have been providing eye care in Florence, Marion and Ben
- International Sports Vision Association Announces Leadership Appointments OF NEW EXECUTIVE AND ADVISORY BOARD OFFICERShttps://modernod.com/news/international-sports-vision-association-announces-leadership-appointments-of-new-executive-and-advisory-board-officers/2481491/The International Sports Vision Association (ISVA) announced the appointments of its new Executive and Advisory Board members, effective April 1, 2023. Executive Board Alireza Somji, OD assumes the position of President, succeeding Charles Shidlofsky, OD, FCOV
- Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association Announces Appointments of New Executive and Advisory Board Officershttps://modernod.com/news/neuro-optometric-rehabilitation-association-announces-appointments-of-new-executive-and-advisory-board-officers/2478297/The Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA) announced the appointments of its new executive and advisory board members. DeAnn Fitzgerald, OD, assumes the position of President, succeeding Susan Daniel, OD, who now joins the NORA Advisory Board. Dr. Fitzgerald has been providing
- Statins, Fibrates Lower Diabetic Retinopathy Risks in Diabeteshttps://modernod.com/news/statins-fibrates-lower-diabetic-retinopathy-risks-in-diabetes/2479824/The use of lipid-lowering medication with fibrates, including fenofibrate (Lipidil, Abbott), and statins reduces not only the incidence of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes but also the need for treatment in those who already have the condition, indicates a real-world J
- NASA Astronauts to Headline Heidelberg Engineering’s 2025 International Spectralis Symposiumhttps://modernod.com/news/nasa-astronauts-to-headline-heidelberg-engineerings-2025-international-spectralis-symposium/2482818/Heidelberg Engineering announced that NASA astronauts Warren Hoburg and Tyson Brunstetter, OD, PhD, will lead the keynote presentation at the company’s
- EyeCheq adds Jai G. Parekh, MD, to its Executive Teamhttps://modernod.com/news/eyecheq-adds-jai-g-parekh-md-mba-to-its-executive-team/2481428/EyeCheq, the developer of a fully autonomous eye screening platform using artificial intelligence (AI), announced that Jai G. Parekh, MD, FAAO, has been named Executive Vice-President and Chief Innovation Officer. Dr. Parekh, a dual-train
- Sydnexis Appoints Erin Horn as Vice President, Head of Market Accesshttps://modernod.com/news/sydnexis-names-erin-horn-as-vice-president-head-of-market-access/2482071/Sydnexis has announced the appointment of Erin Horn as Vice President, Head of Market Access. Ms. Horn will lead Sydnexis’ market access, pricing, contracting, and go-to-market strategies. With 25 years of industry experience, Ms. Horn has a track record of commercial success
- Mobile OptiX Promotes Lorena Brownell to Presidenthttps://modernod.com/news/mobile-optix-promotes-lorena-brownell-to-president/2480991/Lorena Brownell has been promoted to President of mobile ophthalmology/optometry practice Mobile OptiX. Ms. Brownell joined Mobile OptiX in 2019 and most recently served as Director of Operations, Ms. Brownell brings 15 years of management, operations, and human resources expe