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Hubble Contacts fined $300,000 in civil penalties for deceptive trade practices in Texas
Doctors of optometry and consumers alert Texas attorney general to concerns about the online contact lens retailer. It was the second settlement in 2022 against Hubble for deceptive trade practices, at the state and federal levels.
HHS issues guidance on audio-only telehealth, HIPAA rules
The clarification addresses common questions about how doctors can provide audio-only telehealth without running afoul of HIPAA requirements.
Help patients see fireworks safely
While fireworks make for a fun Fourth of July celebration, they can cause injuries when not handled safely. Educate patients on how to prevent eye injuries during the season of fireworks.
AOA 'strong,' 'optometry advancing' leaders report from AOA Congress
The AOA House of Delegates got underway on the second day of Optometry’s Meeting® with reports from the AOA president and executive director on the state of the association.
National InfantSEE® program co-founder receives its top honor
Glen Steele, O.D., professor of pediatric optometry at Southern College of Optometry, has spent his career of 50+ years spreading the word about children’s vision and eye care worldwide. To honor his contributions, Dr. Steele will receive the 2022 Dr. W. David Sullins, Jr. InfantSEE® Award on June 16 at Optometry’s Meeting®.
The latest research from AOA members
Attend the ePoster Virtual Event, June 7-8, and the Top 5 Poster Session and Networking Event June 18 during Optometry’s Meeting® 2022.
‘Surgical Saturday’ courses build your practice’s office-based laser skills
Have office-based laser procedures piqued your interest? Hear from four Optometry’s Meeting® speakers about how every member of your care team can benefit from this new educational programming.
Regional Advocacy Meetings strengthen states’ advocacy, collaboration
The four regional advocacy meetings across the U.S. this summer and fall look to build upon the profession’s historic statehouse momentum in recent years. Learn how you can get involved.
AOA and South Carolina doctors expose and defeat retail lobby group’s influence scheme
Already the subject of one complaint to the IRS, the National Association of Optometrists and Opticians (NAOO), a lobbying “front” for large optical retailers, was called out to legislators for deceptive tactics and seeking a self-serving overhaul of patient health and safety standards. The AOA follows up on winning activism of South Carolina doctors with a new push for a federal investigation of NAOO tax exempt status.
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