http://www.ioa.org Indiana Optometric Association - News en-us http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Have-you-renewed-your-Indiana-O Renewal notices for your license and legend drug certificate have been sent out via email by the Professional Licensing Agency. If the Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) had a bad email address or no email address for you, they are mailing a renew... Indiana Optometric Association 2012-02-01 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Legislature-giving-Optometrists A measure is being considered by the Indiana House of Representatives to allow Optometrists to prescribe, dispense or administer controlled substances for pain caused by an injury or condition of the eye. The measure, House Bill 1006, was authored b... Indiana Optometric Association 2012-01-18 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Register-today-for-IOAs-Winter- On-Line registration is now available for IOA's Winter Seminar, which will be held on February 8, 2012, at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, IN. This seminar offers 7 hours of optometric continuing education credits. Click here for details or to reg... Indiana Optometric Association 2011-11-23 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=WRTV6-News-runs-story-on-Medica Copy and past the web address below or click on the "read more" link below and then click on the link to see the story or to watch the video: http://www.theindychannel.com/health/29029581/detail.html... Indiana Optometric Association 2011-08-31 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Eye-exams-for-infants-ensure-su Optometrists encourage parents to include a trip to the optometrist on the list of well-baby check-ups. Assessments at six to twelve months of age can determine healthy development of vision. Early detection of eye conditions is the best way to ensure a b... Indiana Optometric Association 2011-08-18 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Protect-your-eyes-from-UV-rays- Q: Why is it important to protect your eyes during the summer? A: Americans tend to take the necessary precautions to protect their skin from the sun, but dont make as much of an effort to protect their eyes from harmful UV rays. Just as skin is b... Indiana Optometric Association 2011-07-11 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=IOA-wroks-with-libraries-to-inc The Indiana Optometric Association has created a partnership between four community library systems to use childrens story time as a platform for public awareness regarding the relationship between healthy eyes, corrected refractive error and reading s... Indiana Optometric Association 2011-07-03 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Hoosiers-will-suffer-under-new- The statistics are daunting: nearly half a million Hoosiers have diabetes and another quarter million go undiagnosed. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults and each year thousands lose their sight because of diabetes. Medical costs f... Indiana Optometric Association 2011-07-02 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Dr-Laura-Windsor-named-AOA-Opto Dr. Laura K. Windsor of Hartford City, Indiana, was named "Young Optometrist of the Year" by the American Optometric Association on June 16, 2011. Dr. Windsor was recognized for her many accomplishments in the field of low vision care and for her ov... Indiana Optometric Association 2011-06-17 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Big-eyes-big-risks- The dangerous fashion trend involving decorative or circle contact lenses continues to grow at an alarming pace. The Indiana Optometry Board is asking consumers who know of the illegal sale of these lenses to file a complaint with the Indiana Attorney Gen... Indiana Optometric Association 2011-05-31 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Smartphone-app-aids-people-with A new smartphone app helps people with color-blindness to 'see' colors. Click on the link to read more.... Indiana Optometric Association 2011-05-05 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=c70e70909eaa65a41d786c850fb99f95 Optometrist of the Year Dr. James E. Hunter Dr. Hunter has served Optometry for over 30 years and has been a driving force in the State of Indiana for defining parameters in the scope of practice. Dr. Hunter is a previous, multiple award winne... Indiana Optometric Association 2011-05-03 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Become-an-IOA-sponsor The Indiana Optometric Association is Indiana's only state-wide organization of Optometrists and has been advancing the interests of eye health and vision care since 1897. Become a part of this rich tradition by becoming a sponsor or by pa... Indiana Optometric Association 2011-02-10 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=US-News-names-Optometry-as-one- Once again, a major publication in the United States has named Optometry as one of the best careers. Among the reasons cited were the growing demand for eye care as America ages, improvements in technology which allow Optometrist to provide quality ... Indiana Optometric Association 2010-12-29 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=IOA-elects-20092010-leadership Elections are held for IOA leadership every April during IOA's Annual Convention. Officers are elected to one-year terms and trustees are elected to two-year terms. IOA officers are also full members of the IOA Board of Trustees. IO... Indiana Optometric Association 2010-11-02 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Comprehensive-eye-exams-are-cru Too many Americans are not paying enough attention to their eyesight and overall eye health, according to a new survey by the American Optometric Association (AOA).The AOAs 2008 American Eye-Q survey, which assesses public knowledge and understanding of... Indiana Optometric Association 2008-10-09 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=bf770beb78df3095fb9c557df2545e62 Doctors on the Frontline of Eye and Vision Care ^ Click on the arrow above to play video Click here to find an optometrist in your community! Doctors of optometry (ODs) are primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose,... Indiana Optometric Association 2008-06-16 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=f75722d0bbc886c96133e6c074ac2569 Have you updated your U.S. Dept. of Labor and OSHA posters? Do you want to know what's happening at the Indiana State House that could impact optometry? Do you need to find a new associate or the email address of a colleague? Sign onto the members-only ... Indiana Optometric Association 2006-06-18