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The New MyDay Toric & Building your 1-day Practice – Mark Andre, FAAO

In this brief ODwire.org TV Interview, Mark Andre, FAAO, Associate Professor of Optometry at Pacific University College of Optometry tells us all about the NEW CooperVision MyDay Toric, and using the new lens to build your 1-day practice.

We touch on –

  • Statistics on toric fits, dropouts and where the market is moving
  • The design of the lens vs Biofinity
  • The nature of the material and its low modulus
  • Using LensFerry to help build your 1-day Practice

If you have any questions about MyDay Toric or LensFerry, please post them in this thread.

Thanks to CooperVision for their long-standing support of the site!

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Uprise Essentials & Pro – Plus Free Special for ODwire.org Members

I spoke with Denise Crown from VisionWeb @ VEE to catch the latest with them (listen to the 5 minute interview above.)

Uprise has now split out their platform into two separate packages at different pricepoints — “Essentials” and “Pro“.

So for a new practitioner who doesn’t necessarily need the kitchen sink, but does want an EHR, Essentials is an inexpensive way to go. You can then seamlessly “upgrade” to Pro when ready.

*** They are extending the show special: You can get Uprise Essentials for FREE for your first doc if you sign up for VisionWeb’s Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) package (which does claim submissions, etc.)

Just contact them to take advantage of this or ask questions in this thread.

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How ODwire.org Keeps Your Privacy Safe

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ODwire.org founder (left), in 2004. Back when we did everything by hand.  Everything!

In the wake of the latest Facebook scandal (and the #deletefacebook movement), I’d like to provide some explanations of how we keep your data and privacy safe on ODwire.org.

Privacy has been a big deal to us since the site was founded 15+ years ago, it is part of our DNA, and it a major reason the site has been successful. (At the same time, it limits our growth, as “registering” isn’t just as simple as clicking a button! C’est la vie.)

Unfortunately the rest of the world is only now catching on to just how bad the situation is on many other sites.

Read more to see how we address these issues on ODwire.org, and why it is important.

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New Frontiers in the Detection & Management of Diabetic Retinopathy!

New Frontiers in the Detection & Management of Diabetic Retinopathy!
A. Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO, CDE
Craig Thomas, OD

This course will consider both the vascular and neurodegenerative components of diabetic retinopathy. Technologies applicable to early detection of both will be considered, along with specific strategies designed to prevent or mitigate each.

Earn 2 COPE credits for watching this video at CEwire2018!

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Interview

Olympian Laurie Hernandez on Contact Lenses, Perseverance, and DWTS!

At SECO 2018, we sat down with gold medal Olympic gymnast, Dancing with the Stars winner, and NY Times best-selling author Laurie Hernandez to discuss contact lenses, perseverance, and her possible return to the sport!

Laurie was fit with CLs at an early age, and the improved vision they provided helped her training as she forged a path to the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

She’s subsequently become a spokesperson for Alcon, which is how we ended up getting this interview (yes, I was as shocked as you when this happened !)

Her positivity and poise are remarkable.  My biggest takeaway from our brief talk was the importance of remaining optimistic in the face of long odds and (very) painful injuries.

Thanks again to Laurie and to Alcon for making it happen!

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Ocular Surface Disease: Demystifying the Diagnosis – Dr Crystal Brimer

Watch the entire lecture & earn up to 50 COPE-Approved credits online at CEwire2018!

Ocular Surface Disease: Demystifying the Diagnosis – Dr Crystal Brimer (56132-AS)

Every day patients with ocular surface issues enter our exam room, with and without symptoms.

Learn how to implement easy, yet compelling, screening techniques that create an opportunity to practice preventative care instead of reactive care.

Discover diagnostic tips and tools to scientifically pinpoint the underlying etiology of your patient’s dry eye symptoms and prepare you to couple them with proven, diagnostic based treatments for predictable results.

Without a formula, the success of ocular surface treatments can be hit or miss, but utilizing such a systemic approach creates outcome predictability and clinical confidence.

Watch the full lecture online at CEwire2018! Earn up to 50 COPE-Approved CE Credits.

We’ve also interviewed Dr. Brimer about her diagnostic algorithm for ocular surface disease:

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Visual Field Analysis in the OCT Era – Dr. Graham Lakkis

Watch the entire lecture & earn up to 50 COPE-Approved credits online at CEwire2018!

Visual Fields in the OCT Era: Dr. Graham Lakkis (55861-GL)

Although significant developments have occurred in the structural analysis of glaucomatous optic neuropathy using OCT scans, research into functional visual field testing continues with the development of new techniques and refinements of existing strategies to maximise efficiency of testing and accuracy of progression analysis.

Practical guidance will be given that can be applied during encounters with glaucoma patients.

Watch the full lecture online at CEwire2018! Earn up to 50 COPE-Approved CE Credits.

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CEwire2018 is Now Available On Demand!

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CEwire2018 lectures are now available on demand!

The conference is bigger than ever this year, with 50 COPE approved credits online for just $179 [Register Here]

We’ve also got discounts available for group practices (and as usual, students or those who don’t need credits can register for free!)

The lectures are available to view on demand through May 1st, 2018.

Our goal with CEwire is to make the conference-going experience as flexible as possible. Many people just watch the lectures in the 90-day “on demand” period, whenever they have time.

The 2018 conference concentrates on systemic disease and its impact on eye care.

More than 9,000 ODs have taken CEwire courses; there is no faster or easier way to get in your required credit hours.

Take a look at the course list & register today.

 

Profits for Charity

Profits from the event are being shared with leading eye care charities:
– The American Academy of Optometry Foundation
– VOSH International

Register here, and ask any questions you might have about the event in this thread.

Hope to see you there!

 

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CEwire2018 Starts Saturday!! 50 COPE Credits, $179

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CEwire2018 is here!

The conference is bigger than ever this year, with 50 COPE approved credits online for just $179 [Register Here]

We’ve also got discounts available for group practices (and as usual, students or those who don’t need credits can register for free!)

The “live” portion of the conference will take place online on January 20 & 21, 2018. The lectures will then be available to view on demand through May 1st, 2018.

Attendees need not attend live — our goal is to make the conference-going experience as flexible as possible. Many people just watch the lectures in the 90-day “on demand” period, whenever they have time.

The 2018 conference concentrates on systemic disease and its impact on eye care.

Take a look at the course list & register today.

 

Profits for Charity

Profits from the event are being shared with leading eye care charities:
– The American Academy of Optometry Foundation
– VOSH International

 

Special CEwire2018 Livestream Guest: Gretchyn Bailey!

CEwire2018 Livestream

Throughout the event, Drs. Paul and Adam Farkas will broadcast from CEwire HQ, giving you the latest updates on the conference, and interviewing leaders in eye care.

We will be joined in studio by special guest analyst Gretchyn Bailey, NCLC, FAAO, Editor in Chief and Content Channel Director at Optometry Times.

It should be a fantastic show!

Register here, and ask any questions you might have about the event in this thread.

Hope to see you there!

 

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Webinar

Nuts and Bolts: How to Maximize Insurance Reimbursements

In this highly practical ODwire.org Webinar, Shane Shepherd, Senior Insurance Manager at VisionWeb, helps your practice maximize on claim reimbursements.

We’ll learn to:

  • Find and understand your claim denials
  • Understand the TOP REASONS that claims are denied
  • Avoid the obstacles and seeing the benefits of pulling patient benefits ahead of every appointment
  • Analyze important reporting metrics that will help you better understand your entire claims process

If you have any questions about the show, please place them here…