Been there, done that. Take care of yourselves, docs. These injuries can be prevented. Make sure you participate regularly in physical activity that provides work in all ranges of motion and encourages those ranges of motion. Yoga, pilates, martial arts, well-designed gym programs, swimming, whatever works for you. Straight-up weightlifting, runnin ...

Sounds like an old episode of CSI or something... Walt  Source: New York Times  A jury convicted three Brazilian doctors of killing four patients by removing their organs, which prosecutors said were used for transplants at an expensive private clinic.  http://nyti.ms/nCJ0OR ...

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One in 10 Americans Use Antidepressants, Most Don't See a Therapist - ABC News http://abcn.ws/rb54ba ...

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In our Myopia Prevention and Control discussion area, Richard Anderson, OD has proposed hashing out a Myopia Protocol. He's already laid the groundwork at his website. You can read it here: http://www.myopiaprevention.org/protocol.html . If you're an OD or Optometry Student... or an educator at a School of Optometry, you're invited to joi ...

If you haven't started seeing these in your office, they are truly amazing. These eyes tend to look great after the post-op period. Walt    ...

Source: liebertonline.com There was no significant difference in IOP and BCVA between both groups. There were more patients who reported a VRS score of more than 3 in the physostigmine group (P=0.021). PAS or (anterior) lens dislocation was not observed. http://bit.ly/tblVNL ...

Optometrists have been asking about the specifics of what it will require to get involved in this modality of treatment. This article in Ophthalmology Management answers most of those questions. Note the statement that there is a "low learning curve". This article is a must read. Walt Source: ophmanagement.com One big reason for crosslinking's pot ...

Something for us to watch for? Patients we send off for retinal consults might require continued IOP monitoring in our offices, particularly if they live a significant distance from the retinal specialist.  Source: news-medical.net  Two major drug trials conclude there was little risk from a drug aimed at age-related macular degeneration ...

Take advantage of Section 179 deduction by purchasing a Marco 3D Wave OPD Scan Wavefront Aberrometer/Autorefractor/Topographer/Keratometer/Pupillometer.Marco has a limited amount of 3D Wave show demo and show units available for purchase, some with a full one year warranty. If 5 Optcom members purchase a demo 3D Wave from Marco between now and Dece ...

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Idiotic parents who choose not to vaccinate their children are mailing viruses to other idiotic parents so they can time when their kid gets sick with diseases like chicken pox. And they're organizing it all on Facebook.http://gizmo.do/rOmIlJ ...

Very cool... worth two minutes of your time. Walt Source: medgadget.com  XVIVO, a leader in scientific animation with a focus on the life sciences, has unveiled a new video called One Body.  Though produced for Turk Telekom, it’s an inspiring two minute flash look at the complexity and beauty of the architecture of the human body.  ...

Source: osnsupersite.com  The first electro-active diffractive liquid crystal IOL promises to provide accommodation without anatomic or mechanical movement, a speaker said here.  http://bit.ly/v7mDgw ...

The AOSA blog is interesting; nice to get student perspectives on a myriad of topics. Walt  Source: AOSA Blog  This post is for anyone who still refracts like they taught you in refraction 101 (and not how real practicing OD’s do it). The key is to save time but still be accurate. Another key is to give the patient easy choices. Patients ...

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Thanks to John Warren, OD for this link,  posted earlier today on the Optcomlist. Walt  Source: USA Today The American Bar Association and 200 law schools it accredits are under growing pressure from Congress to quell complaints that colleges are misleading students about job prospects and saddling graduates with loans they can't afford ...

Source: kevinmd.com  According to American Medical News, they’re looking for jobs with the following criteria: “The most important items would be the ability to show a stable, growing practice and quality of life … The stability would come from a practice that generates most of their collections from commercial insurance, as Medicare cuts are ...

How practices are responding to the onslaught of online optical sales is a major topic on Optcomlist, as I'm sure it is on FB, OD Wire and other venues. Jeffrey Palmer, OD of Middletown, CT has developed a clear and firm policy regarding online optical purchases. Here's what he activitely informs patients:  Source: Optcomlist (by permission) ...

This is fascinating and is very pertinent to how you run your practice. Walt Source: The Optometry Blog / YouTube   This lively RSAnimate, adapted from Dan Pink's talk at the RSA, illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace. http://bit.ly/q850lk ...

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Since Kentucky, Ophthalmology doesn't plan to be caught flat-footed regarding these types of legislation, even when it isn't being discussed! Walt  Source: tennessean.com  Eye surgeons in Tennessee have begun a pre-emptive offensive against legislation to allow optometrists the right to do laser surgeries — even though optometrists say t ...

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California Medical Assn. calls for legalization of marijuana - latimes.com http://lat.ms/oR16hF ...

Military Medical Panel Promotes Holistic Approach to Healing Emily Greene  |  health.mil October 11, 2011 Integrative medicine is increasingly becoming an essential element of military medicine. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Army) Warfighters and their families can benefit from a holistic approach to medical care that comes with a healing touch ...

Funny stuff... this MD actually sells a book of these things. He accurately describes himself as having "absolutely no artistic talent". Walt   Source: doccartoon.blogspot.com  http://bit.ly/upRCaL ...

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Wooo Hooo! 1400 pounds!  Source: Columbus Dispatch  The Pickaway County optometrist, assisted by wife Jo, won his 10th biggest-pumpkin title this morning, weighing in a portly pumpkin that tipped the show’s scales at 1,436 1/2 pounds.  http://bit.ly/n5l3BQ ...

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Pointing a laser at a police helicopter is a very bad idea | Geek.com http://bit.ly/mOuZ8a ...

Is the commonality the amount of time these kids spend outside? Walt Source: onlinelibrary.wiley.com The prevalence of myopia in schoolchildren in Northeastern Iran is considerably lower than that of East Asian populations, but similar to many other populations, including South Africa, Chile and other countries of the Middle East. Whilst compa ...

Just outstanding! What else do I need to say? Walt  Source: college-optometrists.org  The strategy gives equal weight to the roles primary care optometrists and ophthalmic medical practitioners can play in improving access to care. However, while there are over 400 primary care optometrists across the country, there are only a handf ...

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Source: osnsupersite.com  Q\Patients receiving a fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant for noninfectious uveitis had a significantly high risk for increased IOP that often necessitated surgical intervention, a study found.  http://bit.ly/vGik5x ...

Source: modernmedicine.com Ocriplasmin (microplasmin, ThromboGenics) injected into the vitreous may be another option for treating symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion and macular holes. One injection of the drug seems to weaken the strength of the vitreomacular adhesion associated with pathologic posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) by targeting ...

This is an important study. But I don't know how practical it would be for older patients. Walt  Source: eurekalert.org  Physical activity may be what the doctor orders to help patients reduce their risk of developing glaucoma. According to a recently published scientific paper, higher levels of physical exercise appear to have a long-te ...

Wow. I love these studies that prove the absolute obvious. Walt Source: news-medical.net Older adults with glaucoma are at increased risk of falls resulting in injury, reports a study in the November issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & W ...

OD's need to follow this. There is no reason we cannot be leaders in this area of care. Walt  Source: news-medical.net  Patients in the United States who have the cornea-damaging disease keratoconus may soon be able to benefit from a new treatment that is already proving effective in Europe and other parts of the world. The treatment, ca ...

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Lulu.com is currently holding a sale. Buy one book, get the second 50% off. Use the code DOUBLEBOOKED to get the discount. The SECO 2012 Course Handout books are available right now...  http://bit.ly/yQRmqs . Save up to $25 if you buy all four volumes. Walt   #seco2012 ...

As mentioned a couple of days ago, SECO's Multimedia Poster program will offer QRcodes on-screen for all 100 posters, allowing you to "take" posters with you as you head off to your next class, booth, or dinner reservation. Here's a sample if you want to test it. Walt ...

This year's Multimedia Poster Session will be in the back of the exhibit hall. Over 100 posters will be available for viewing on fifteen 37" monitors. You could literally spend your entire SECO just reviewing the outstanding presentations submitted. If you're short on time, and perhaps have only seen a portion of a particular poster, you will be ab ...

This may show up as redundant on my Twitter account, but just wanted to get it out there that #seco2012 will be the official hashtag for the upcoming SECO 2012 Congress being held in Atlanta, GA February 29 - March 4, 2012. All OD's using Twitter are encouraged to use the hashtag... especially if attending the meeting next month.  Walt&nb ...

That's it... strap on a super-hero suit covered in skateboard wheels and go flying down a mountain! sTuPiD! Source: Gizmodo   ...

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Trials bikes are so cool... and most people have never even seen this sport.  Walt ...

This is the best $7 you'll spend all Xmas. If you've got an iPad, this is a no-brainer. Get it. Set aside 30 minutes with your kids (or alone) and enjoy this classic in a surprisingly fresh way.  Walt Source: loudcrow.com ...

Another outstanding educational event by SECO International, LLC. Learn more at SECO2012.com to request more information when it becomes available. ...

The first topic in Optcom's new Core Conversations Series has been released: Myopia Prevention and Control  This discussion area requires registration and will be open only to: Optometrists Optometry students OD or doctoral level educators at an official school of optometry. Exceptions may be made for research ...

SECO's 2011 Multimedia Poster Session is viewable at the link below. Look for the POSTERS menu selection at the top of the page.  You can see and example of one of SECO's unique posters here. All of SECO's posters are presented on large screen LCD's and are fully interactive. If you're interested in submitting an abstract for 2012, it's not to ...

This is a terrific chance to win free SECO registration. A lot of organizations give away cheap, worthless prizes. That isn't the case here! Winning could save you $$$ to spend in Optometry's Marketplace once you land in Atlanta. Walt  Source: SECO Facebook Page SECO will award 12 lucky Facebook fans FREE Registration for SECO 2012. A winner ...

Source: gizmag .com Oxford Nanopore (ON) has been developing a disruptive nanopore-based technology for sequencing DNA, RNA, proteins, and other long-chain molecules since its birth in 2005. The company has just announced that within the next 6-9 months it will bring to market a fast, portable, and disposable protein sequencer that will democrati ...

Source: gizmodo .com We've showed you the Paranal Observatory's laser-guided telescopes before, but never in gorgeous HD motion, replete with clear stars and deftly swiveling machinery. This is definitely one you're going to want to watch fullscreen. http://gizmo.do/zzVr2F ...

Source: tech.slashdot .org Researchers at Georgia Tech university have built a prototype app for touch-screen mobile devices that is vying to be a complete solution for texting without the need to look at a mobile gadget's screen. In theory, it should greatly help the blind interact with mobile phones, but it could help just about anyone looking ...

Source: oteurope .com Using adjunctive corticosteroid therapy is safe on bacterial corneal ulcers and does not alter best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), claims a study in the Archives of Ophthalmology. http://bit.ly/yAY6wc ...

Source: scoop .co .nz Kiwis tempted by cheap prescription glasses online are being warned almost half of such specs have been found to be unsafe or incorrect. “Ordering prescription glasses online may seem like an easy way to save money but it can impact on your eye health,” says Visique optometrist Melissa Hay. “Our advice to consumers is to ...