coding for cognitive development test

...In 2019, 96111 was deleted, but there are two new codes for these services. By AOA's Coding Experts, Doug Morrow, O.D., Harvey Richman, O.D., Rebecca Wartman, O.D. Many practices are developing mechanisms to provide serv... https://www.aoa.org/news/practice-management/coding-for-cognitive-development-test

ocular nutrition in diabetes course handout

https://www.aoa.org/assets/documents/illinois/convention 2019/ocular nutrition in diabetes course handout.pdf

Cognitive Decline 2018

...OCT could provide early warning of future cognitive decline. By the thinnest of margins, retinal deterioration could portend cognitive decline, according to a growing body of evidence that uses common ocul... https://www.aoa.org/news/clinical-eye-care/cognitive-decline-2018

Bioptic Telescopes for Driving

https://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/vision-rehabilitation-section-statement-on-the-use-of-bioptic-telescopes.pdf

Vision is key to aging gracefully new study says

...More than 88 million Americans will be older than 65 in 2050. Two new studies confirm eye health and vision care play an important role in maintaining quality of life. Aging isn't easy on the eyes or the memory, but doctors of optometry can positively impact a patient's outlook. Two new studies confirm eye heal... https://www.aoa.org/news/clinical-eye-care/vision-is-key-to-aging-gracefully-new-study-says

opioid epidemic presentation

https://www.aoa.org/assets/documents/illinois/convention 2019/opioid epidemic presentation.pdf

Retinal measurements hold clues to Alzheimers disease

...Mounting evidence confirms specific retinal measurements, taken by SD-OCT, are associated with Alzheimer’s disease or cognitive impairment. Dozens of studies now confirm associations between abnormal retinal changes and cognitive conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, illuminating ... https://www.aoa.org/news/clinical-eye-care/retinal-measurements-hold-clues-to-alzheimers-disease

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...TRAVEL GRANTS/FELLOWSHIPS - AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY (AAO) Part 1 | 2 TRAVEL GRANTS/FELLOWSHIPS AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY (AAO) The Section on Cornea and Contact Lenses of the AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPT... https://www.aoa.org/optometrists/for-educators/classroom-tools/the-residents-guide-to-resources-in-research-and-scholarship/1

Excessive device use alters prekindergartners white brain matter

...Screen time matters when it comes to developing brain and language skills in young children. Educate parents on device use effects on development. AOA patient education tools: • Eye Strain and Digital Devices • Your Preschool Child's Eyes pamphlet • Your School-Age Child's Eye pamphlet Scre... https://www.aoa.org/news/clinical-eye-care/excessive-device-use-alters-prekindergartners-white-brain-matter

Study seeks to save sight in infants

...Researchers closer to understanding, treating retinopathy of prematurity For babies born prematurely, vision is at risk. But thanks to a new study , researchers are closer to isolating the causes of retinopathy of pre... https://www.aoa.org/news/clinical-eye-care/study-seeks-to-save-sight-in-infants