By Staff
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 3:53 PM
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—VSP Vision has announced that it has been certified by Great Place to Work, an award based on what current employees say about their experience working at the company. VSP Vision also announced that it has been selected as 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company gold standard winner for the fourth consecutive year. In recognition of the Great Place to Work certification, 81 percent of employees said VSP Vision is a great place to work—24 points higher than the average U.S. company, according to the announcement. Great Place to Work identifies itself as the global benchmark for workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024 3:43 PM
Self-treatment with glaucoma medication has long been associated with adherence challenges, given the condition’s asymptomatic nature and the self-effort necessary. Poor medication adherence in patients with glaucoma has been linked with factors such as difficulty with eye drop administration, high costs of medication, side effects, not being physically able to apply the drops themselves and difficulties in remembering taking the medication at the right dose at the right time. Researchers in Denmark investigated patterns in medication adherence in patients with glaucoma to investigate whether adherence in the early phase of the disease is associated with long-term adherence.
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By Staff
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 2:46 PM
On Monday, 18 books were announced as either winners of or finalists for the
Pulitzer Prize. Head over to
The New York Times to see the full list alongside blurbs for each book.
By Staff
Monday, May 6, 2024 1:30 PM
Did you watch last night's
Met Gala arrivals and wonder to yourself: how does one even get invited to the biggest night in fashion? Well, if you want in on next year's event you might have to start building your connections now. Head over to
TIME for a look at the different ways people find themselves at the Met Gala.
By Staff
Monday, May 6, 2024 1:18 PM
ST. LOUIS—EyeCare Partners, a provider of clinically integrated eyecare, has announced that Joel Day has been named executive vice president, finance, and will take the chief financial officer role with the company, effective June 1, 2024. He will have responsibility for the strategic planning, implementation and management of all EyeCare Partners finance activities, including accounting, business planning, budgeting, forecasting, revenue cycle management (RCM) and procurement. Day will succeed Bob Gold, who has shared his intent to depart the organization, effective May 31.
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By Staff
Monday, May 6, 2024 1:10 PM
Recently, I had the pleasure of leading a lecture on an exciting topic that’s buzzing in the tech world—artificial intelligence, specifically how ChatGPT can be integrated into our optometric practices. This isn’t just about automating responses or streamlining e-mails; it’s about revolutionizing how we handle patient charting and more. The feedback from the lecture was overwhelmingly positive, with many attendees eager to explore ChatGPT’s potential beyond the basics. However, not everyone is sold on the idea just yet. Here’s the thing about using something as sophisticated as ChatGPT in your practice: it requires finesse. It’s crucial to ask good questions—a skill that demands a decent grasp of the subject at hand.
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By Staff
Friday, May 3, 2024 4:32 PM
A cross-disciplinary team of researchers and doctors at the University of Waterloo (UW) are developing a new contact lens material that could change the way eyecare providers treat corneal wounds. The team, from the Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE), located within the School of Optometry & Vision Science and the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University, believe the new material, acting as a bandage for corneal wounds, could release drugs in a controlled manner to help the eye heal faster.
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By Staff
Friday, May 3, 2024 4:12 PM
Karen Slate, OD, has created a career for herself in the nonprofit sector, an area she didn’t even realize was a full-time option for optometrists. “I work with two nonprofits and have a contract to provide disability exams for veterans,” she says. For the first 12 years of her career, Dr. Slate worked in a medically oriented private practice. Her boss and mentor, Glenn Corbin, OD, was a joy to work with, she recalls. But when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, “I was stuck inside with my thoughts, and I started re-evaluating everything about my home life, family and goals,” she recalls. She loved the work she did, but “when I entered health care, my goal was to do the most good for the most people. So I felt like I was missing a portion of that,” she says.
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By Staff
Friday, May 3, 2024 10:40 AM
It's the first Monday in May, which means one thing:
The Met Gala. Tonight, some of the biggest names in fashion and culture will gather on Fifth Avenue for the exclusive event. Head over to
The New York Times for a rundown on who is hosting this year's Gala, why they were chosen and more.
By Sarah McGoldrick, Contributing Editor
Friday, May 3, 2024 8:30 AM
A cross-disciplinary team of researchers and doctors at the
University of Waterloo (UW) are developing a new contact lens material that could change the way eyecare providers treat corneal wounds. The team, from the
Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE), located within the School of Optometry & Vision Science and the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University, believe the new material, acting as a bandage for corneal wounds, could release drugs in a controlled manner to help the eye heal faster.
By Staff
Friday, May 3, 2024 8:20 AM
Did you follow the optical news this week? Take VM’s News Quiz to see how much you know. This week's quiz takes a look at VM’s Most Influential Women survey, executive changes at Safilo North America and the 2024 flu season.
By Staff
Friday, May 3, 2024 8:10 AM
This gorgeous, floral artwork is the perfect way to bring some Spring into your space. You can purchase the digital download on Etsy
here. #WeShareIt