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- Optometry and Vision Science Names New Editor-in-Chiefhttps://modernod.com/news/optometry-and-vision-science-announces-new-editor-in-chief/2481744/The American Academy of Optometry (AAO) announced that David Elliott, PhD, FCOptom, FAAO, is the new editor-in-chief of Optometry and Vision Science (OVS). Mr. Elliott succeeds Michael Twa, OD, PhD, FAAO, who is stepping down from the role after 7 years.
- Medicare Sticks With E/M Pay Plan Over Some Groups’ Objectionshttps://modernod.com/news/medicare-sticks-with-e-m-pay-plan-over-some-groups-objections/2478136/The Trump administration is sticking with a plan to boost certain Medicare pay for many primary care and other specialties focused heavily on office visits while lowering that for other groups to balance these increased costs, according to a Medscape
- Fred Dubick, OD, Named Optometrist of the Year by California Optometric Associationhttps://modernod.com/news/burbank-eye-doctor-named-optometrist-of-the-year-by-california-optometric-association/2479011/The California Optometric Association (COA) announced that Fred Dubick, OD, MBA, FAAO, has been named the “Optometrist of the Year.” Dr. Dubick is an optometrist and owner of StudioEyes Optometry with locations in Burban
- Oculus Names New Medical Directorhttps://modernod.com/news/oculus-names-new-medical-director/2478589/Oculus has announced that William Tullo, OD, FAAO, joined the company as a Medical Director on November 2nd, 2020. In this newly developed role, Dr. Tullo will provide clinical guidance and educate medical eye profess
- ScienceBased Health Welcomes New Members to Its Optometry Clinical Advisory Panelhttps://modernod.com/news/sciencebased-health-welcomes-new-members-to-its-optometry-clinical-advisory-panel/2481787/ScienceBased Health (SBH) announced the addition of Jaclyn Garlich, OD, FAAO; Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO; and Mark Schaeffer, OD to its Optometry Clinical Advisory Panel. ScienceBased Health develops and markets e
- Spark Therapeutics Gene Therapy Pioneers Win $1 Million Sanford Lorraine Cross Awardhttps://modernod.com/news/spark-therapeutics-gene-therapy-pioneers-win-1-million-sanford-lorraine-cross-award/2476159/Two women with a vision to make the blind see were the winners of the inaugural $1 million Sanford Lorraine Cross Award. Jean Bennett, MD, PhD, and Katherine A. High, MD, whose work with the RPE65 mutation has reversed an inherited form of blindness, accepted the award on December 4 at Sanford He
- Stephen D. McLeod, MD, Selected as Next CEO of American Academy of Ophthalmologyhttps://modernod.com/news/stephen-d-mcleod-md-selected-as-next-ceo-of-american-academy-of-ophthalmology/2480346/The American Academy of Ophthalmology board of trustees announced the unanimous selection of Stephen D. McLeod, MD, 57, as the Academy’s next chief executive officer (CEO). Dr. McLeod currently is the Theresa M. and Wayne M. Caygill, M.D. Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Oph
- Beacon Therapeutics Launches with Goal of Developing Gene Therapies for Retinal Diseaseshttps://modernod.com/news/beacon-therapeutics-launches-with-goal-of-developing-gene-therapies-for-retinal-diseases/2481673/Beacon Therapeutics has launched and will develop a new generation of gene therapies to treat a range of rare and prevalent retinal diseases that result in blindness. Syncona Limited, with additional investors including OSE, has provided £96 million ($120 million) to fund the acqu
- OD-OD Introduces a New Learning App for Retinal Laser Treatmenthttps://modernod.com/news/od-od-introduces-a-new-learning-app-for-retinal-laser-treatment/2479529/To address growing demand for interactive learning technology, OD-OS has developed a tool for implementing a better approach to retinal laser treatment: The Navigate App. Navigate is a free, interactive tool designed to support residents and team education—both onsite and online. The platf
- Navilas at AAO 2019: Laser is Back with Digital Guidance for Posterior Segment Treatmentshttps://modernod.com/news/navilas-at-aao-2019-laser-is-back-with-digital-guidance-for-posterior-segment-treatments/2476955/At this week’s AAO in San Francisco, OD-OS will be showcasing its Navilas 577s laser platform. The Navilas 577s is a retina laser with integrated eye tracking technology, a transparent workflow, and documentation which proves in clinics and teaching hospitals to be the next generation digital las