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- SECO International Names J. Max Ernst, OD, as 2020 Presidenthttps://modernod.com/news/seco-international-names-j-max-ernst-od-as-2020-president/2476329/SECO International, the world’s largest educational conference, has announced that J. Max Ernst, OD, will become the next SECO International President. Dr. Ernst will officially accept the honor during the House of Delegates meeting, held during SECO 2019, Saturday, February 23, from 3:15 pm-5 pm
- OD-OS Releases Intuitive Iridotomy Treatment with the Navilas 577s Retina Laserhttps://modernod.com/news/od-os-releases-intuitive-iridotomy-treatment-with-the-navilas-577s-retina-laser/2479613/OD-OS has released a software update for its Navilas 577s retinal laser system (version 3.5) that incorporates a new intuitive anterior segment treatment mode for Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI). The new LPI treatment mode supports the therapy of narrow-angle glaucoma and thus can contribute to
- American Academy of Optometry Announces Barbara Caffery, OD, PhD, FAAO, as Presidenthttps://modernod.com/news/american-academy-of-optometry-names-barbara-caffery-od-phd-faao-as-president/2479665/The American Academy of Optometry has named Barbara Caffery, OD, PhD, FAAO, the incoming President of the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Caffery was formally inducted during the Academy’s annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas on November 10, 2018. She is the first Canadian woman to serve as pr
- OD-OS Presents Navilas Laser System Pro 577s Navigated Retinal Laserhttps://modernod.com/news/od-os-presents-navilas-pro-as-an-affordable-entry-to-the-digital-ecosystem-of-navigated-laser/2478358/At the first virtual Euretina Congress, OD-OS presented the the Navilas Laser System 577s Pro for navigated retinal laser therapy. The Navilas Laser System 577s Pro supports precise and fast treatments of common retinal diseases, according to a company news release. It comes with the core trackin
- CooperVision’s Michele Andrews, OD, Wins 2019 Theia Excellence Award from Women in Optometryhttps://modernod.com/news/coopervisions-michele-andrews-od-wins-2019-theia-excellence-award-from-women-in-optometry/2477045/For her significant contributions to the advancement of the industry and optometric profession, Michele Andrews, OD, Senior Director of Professional and Academic Affairs, North America, CooperVision, has been named a 2019 recipient of Women in Optometry’s Theia Excellence Awards. Dr. And
- Alcon Names Carla Mack, OD, Global Head of Professional Affairs for Vision Carehttps://modernod.com/news/alcon-names-carla-mack-od-global-head-of-professional-affairs-for-vision-care/2476847/Alcon has announced that Carla Mack, OD, has been named Global Head, Professional Affairs. In her new role, Dr. Mack leads professional affairs within Alcon’s Global Vision Care Franchise, reporting to Andy Pawson, President and General Manager, Global Vision Care Franchise. As Global Head
- Johnson & Johnson Vision Appoints Carol Alexander, OD, Head, North America Vision Care Professional Relationshttps://modernod.com/news/johnson-johnson-vision-appoints-carol-alexander-od-head-north-america-vision-care-professional-relations/2479774/Carol Alexander, OD, has been appointed Head, North America Vision Care Professional Relations for Johnson & Johnson Vision. In this role, Carol will work to strengthen the relationship between Johnson & Johnson Vision and the optometric community in the US, w
- OD-OS Releases Software Update For the Computer-Guided Navilas 577s Laser Systemhttps://modernod.com/news/od-os-releases-software-update-for-the-computer-guided-navilas-577s-laser-system/2480112/OD-OS has released a comprehensive software update for the computer-guided Navilas 577s Laser System. New functionalities of software release 3.4 make the tissue-friendly treatment of retinal diseases using navigated microsecond laser pulses more intuitive, predictable, and reproducible, accordin
- Pioneering Ophthalmologist Spencer P. Thornton, MD, Dies at Age 90https://modernod.com/news/pioneering-ophthalmologist-spencer-p-thornton-md-dies-at-age-90/2477074/Spencer P. Thornton, MD, died at age 90 on October 26, 2019. A pioneer in the field of refractive surgery, Dr. Thornton served as the president of the ASCRS from 1997 to 1999 and received the society’s lifetime achievement award earlier this year. He was an internationally recognized speaker and
- 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