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- American Academy of Optometry Announces Peter Scott as New Executive Directorhttps://modernod.com/news/american-academy-of-optometry-announces-peter-scott-as-new-executive-director/2476390/The American Academy of Optometry has announced that Peter Scott, CAE, APR, MBA will assume the position of executive director in mid-April 2019. The Academy’s outgoing Executive Director, Lois Schoenbrun, CAE, FAAO, will retire from her position at the end of April. Ms. Schoenbrun has been execu
- Oculis Appoints Snehal Shah, PharmD, as President of Research & Developmenthttps://modernod.com/news/oculis-appoints-snehal-shah-pharmd-as-president-of-research-development/2482225/Oculis announced the appointment of Snehal Shah, PharmD, executive leader with over two decades of research & development (R&D) and regulatory experience, to the role of President of R&D. In this new role, Dr. Shah will be responsible for leading research and developmen
- CooperVision Completes National Campaign on Childhood Myopiahttps://modernod.com/news/coopervision-completes-national-campaign-on-childhood-myopia/2487078/Key Takeaways CooperVision launched a nationwide media campaign focused on raising awareness about childhood myopia and promoting early diagnosis, intervention, and proactive treatment. The campaign was led by Damaris Raymondi, OD, and Coralys Vega, MD, who
- Three Optometric Practices in Florida Partner With US Eyehttps://modernod.com/news/us-eye-expands-into-now-5-states-50-clinics-and-5-ascs-100-providers-and-1000-team-members/2480526/Three optometric practices in Florida have partnered with US Eye. The new partnerships include Rick Billings, OD; Hart Eye Care; and Precision Eye Care of Central Florida.
- EyeCare Partners Names New Members to Executive Leadership Teamhttps://modernod.com/news/eyecare-partners-names-new-members-to-executive-leadership-team/2482321/EyeCare Partners announced new additions and changes to its executive leadership team. Appointments and changes are: Andrew Hardesty has been promoted to the new role of Chief Program Officer, effective immediately. This role oversees and lea
- Salvat Laboratories Presents Phase 3 Clinical Trials Results of Clobetasol Nanoemulsion for Treating Inflammation and Pain After Ocular Surgeryhttps://modernod.com/news/salvat-laboratories-presents-phase-3-clinical-trials-results-of-clobetasol-nanoemulsion-for-treating-inflammation-and-pain-after-ocular-surgery/2481604/Salvat Laboratories announced the results of phase 3 clinical trials of its ophthalmic corticosteroid at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) annual meeting in New Orleans. The studies’ global coordinator, Andrew Schwartz, MD, presented a poster outlinin
- Patrick F. Williams Appointed Chief Financial Officer of Staar Surgicalhttps://modernod.com/news/patrick-f-williams-appointed-chief-financial-officer-of-staar-surgical/2477969/Staar Surgical announced that Patrick F. Williams has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer, effective today. Mr. Williams is reporting to Caren Mason, President and Chief Executive Officer. His appointment is part of a planned transition following Deborah Andrews’ previously announced re
- Criminal Case Against James Mazzo Dismissedhttps://modernod.com/news/criminal-case-against-james-mazzo-dismissed/2476151/After a legal battle that spanned a decade, the insider trading criminal case against ophthalmic executive James Mazzo has come to an end. Late Thursday at the Ronald Reagan Federal Building in Santa Ana, California, federal prosecutors asked Judge Andrew Guilford to dismiss all criminal c
- CMS Finalizes Plan to Allow Medicare Advantage Plans to Expand Telehealth Benefitshttps://modernod.com/news/cms-finalizes-plan-to-allow-medicare-advantage-plans-to-expand-telehealth-benefits/2477820/The Trump administration has finalized several changes in Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D in anticipation of bid submissions on June 1, according to a FierceHealthcare
- International Congress of Scleral Contacts: A Chance to Advance Your Skillshttps://modernod.com/news/international-congress-of-scleral-contacts-a-chance-to-advance-your-skills/2486922/Given that scleral contact lenses can manage corneal conditions, such as keratoconus, and treat dry eye disease effectively, it makes sense for ODs to be aware of the latest related innovations to continue to meet these patients’ vision and comfort needs. This is where the International Congress