After AOA response, 'Scam' writer issues clarification, lauds eye exams
In the face of AOA's immediate media advocacy response, the Atlantic magazine writer who last week attacked optometry and eye exams as a "scam" has issued a clarification. In response to a November 27 letter from AOA President Barbara L. Horn, O.D., Yascha Mounk tweeted a public message to his 57,000+ followers that included the following clarifying statement:
"To avoid all misunderstandings, let me be crystal clear: Eye exams are a good way to check for a range of dangerous diseases, from progressive blindness to brain tumors. If you have the time and money to visit an optometrist, go make an appointment today!"
The AOA continues to press Atlantic magazine editors on the Mounk article's inaccuracies. In light of the writer's clarification, Dr. Horn is re-affirming AOA's call for a retraction and, belatedly, a monitored fact-checking process.
How AOA is keeping contact lens wearers safe this spooky season
The AOA’s 31 in 31 campaign once again scrutinizes retailers in the contact lens market who sell their patients upstream when it comes to valid prescriptions.
Hubble Contacts concerns grow after woman loses eye, AOA asks where’s enforcement?
“The number of consumers who have experienced adverse events related to Hubble Contacts is unacceptable,” AOA tells federal regulators and health authorities in appeal for “real action.”
Constant presence: Alliance builds reputation for patient safety advocacy
Founded five years ago, the Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (HCAPS) is making good on its mission to advocate for patient safety and protect the fundamental doctor-patient relationship. The alliance’s advocacy will be recognized with the AOA’s Apollo Award during a ceremony at the 2023 Optometry’s Meeting® June 21-24.