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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.
- BostonSight Scleral to Host Webinar on Using Fitkit Trial Lens Set for Successful Fittinghttps://modernod.com/news/bostonsight-scleral-to-host-webinar-on-using-fitkit-trial-lens-set-for-successful-fitting/2480885/BostonSight Scleral will host a one-hour scleral lens webinar on Tuesday, June 14, at 8 pm EDT with Suzanne Walter Sherman, OD, FAAO, and Steven Sorkin, OD, on how to get the most out of a BostonSight Scleral FitKit.
- American Academy of Optometry Foundation Announces Award Recipientshttps://modernod.com/news/american-academy-of-optometry-foundation-announces-award-recipients/2479474/Jonathan D. Lam, MD, OD, was this year’s recipient of the Hopkins Comprehensive Eye Care Award. Dr. Lam is a primary care/ocular disease resident at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility in Chinle, Arizona. Douglas W. Hopkins, OD, FAAO, was a leader within the Primary Care Section
- OneSight Seeks Volunteer ODs for Charitable Clinicshttps://modernod.com/news/onesight-seeks-volunteer-ods-for-charitable-clinics/2479133/OneSight, which provides vision care access to more than 50 million people globally through charitable vision clinics and permanent vision centers, is in need of optical professionals to volunteer their skills to help reach the 1.1 billion people worldwide who lack access to eye exams and glasses
- Prospective Study for NaturalVue Multifocal Demonstrates Decreased Refractive Error Change in Fast-Progressing Myopic Childrenhttps://modernod.com/news/prospective-study-for-naturalvue-multifocal-demonstrates-decreased-refractive-error-change-in-fast-progressing-myopic-children/2479681/Thomas Aller, OD, presented updated findings from a prospective clinical trial of NaturalVue (etafilcon A) 1 Day Multifocal Contact Lenses at a briefing for media and industry leaders at the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Conference in San Antonio on November 9. The NaturalVue portfolio of p
- 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
- CMS Proposes Changes to Docs’ Medicare Payments for 2021, Including Payment Cuts for Some Specialtieshttps://modernod.com/news/cms-proposes-changes-to-docs-medicare-payments-for-2021-including-payment-cuts-for-some-specialties/2478125/Federal health officials released a proposed rule that sets 2021 Medicare payment rates for physicians and includes changes to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System, according to a FierceHealthcare
- AOA Announces 2019 National Optometry Hall of Fame Inducteeshttps://modernod.com/news/aoa-announces-2019-national-optometry-hall-of-fame-inductees/2476443/The American Optometric Association has announced the four ODs who will be inducted into the National Optometry Hall of Fame in 2019. This year’s inductees are: Murray Fingeret, OD; Donald Jarnagin, OD; Michael Mittelman, OD; and Glen Steele, OD.
- Alon Harris, MS, PhD, Named 2025 Recipient of Robert Ritch Award for Innovation and Excellence in Glaucomahttps://modernod.com/news/alon-harris-named-2025-recipient-of-robert-ritch-award-for-innovation-and-excellence-in-glaucoma/2482778/Alon Harris, MS, PhD, FARVO, has been announced as the 2025 recipient of The Glaucoma Foundation’s (TGF) 'Robert Ritch Award for Innovation and Excellence in Glaucoma.' The award, established in 2008 and named after TGF founder Robert Ritch, MD, honor
- Ocuphire Pharma Announces Appointment of George Magrath, MD, MS, as Chief Executive Officer and Directorhttps://modernod.com/news/ocuphire-pharma-announces-appointment-of-george-magrath-md-ms-as-chief-executive-officer-and-director/2481927/Ocuphire Pharma announced the appointment of George Magrath, MD, MS, as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective today. Dr. Magrath succeeds Rick Rodgers, Interim CEO and President since April 2023. Mr. Rodgers will remain on the company’s Board of Direct