http://www.ioa.org Indiana Optometric Association - News en-us http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Indiana-Optometric-Association-0 It may be hard to believe, given how hot it is these days, but soon the weather will shift, the leaves will change, and the city of Bloomington will play host to the largest annual gathering of Indiana op... Indiana Optometric Association 2010-08-12 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=IOA-EMR-Manual-Now-Available The long wait is over! The IOA Electronic Medical Records Manual, Optometric Electronic Medical Records: A Step by Step Guide to Implementation, is now available in book form in the IOA store. This is a book written FOR OPTOMETRISTS, BY OPTOME... Indiana Optometric Association 2010-08-07 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Is-Your-Child-Ready-for-School Many experts believe that approximately 80% of learning comes through vision. Therefore, one of the most important things a parent can do to help their children succeed in school this year is to take them to an optometrist for a comprehensive eye ex... Indiana Optometric Association 2010-07-27 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Consumer-Alert-The-Dangers-of-C AOA RAISES AWARENESS OF DANGEROUS ILLEGAL CONTACT LENSES Decorative contact lenses are increasing popular among young consumers. With the growing interest in these “circle lenses,” colored plano and prescription contact lenses imported primarily from Asi... Indiana Optometric Association 2010-07-12 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=IOA-Sends-Greetings-to-Lt-Col-J Attendees of the IOA's Annual Convention send a video message to Executive Director Jim Zieba, currently serving his country overseas in Afghanistan. ... Indiana Optometric Association 2010-06-17 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Red-Flags WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Facing mounting pressure from AOA and others, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced today that it will once again postpone enforcement of the Red Flags Rule, this time through Dec. 31, 2010. The FTC was scheduled to be... Indiana Optometric Association 2010-05-31 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=IU-School-of-Optometry-Honors-D INDIANAPOLIS - Donors and volunteers who have contributed to excellence in a school or program at IUPUI were honored at the 21st annual IUPUI Spirit of Philanthropy Luncheon and Awards ceremony. In honoring the donors and volunteers, IUPUI Chancellor Cha... Indiana Optometric Association 2010-05-06 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=The-113th-Annual-IOA-Convention Over 150 O.D.'s and 50 paraoptometrics descended upon the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown in the heart of Indianapolis this past weekend to take part in the Indiana Optometric Association's 113th Annual Spring Convention and earn up to 15 hours of CE credi... Indiana Optometric Association 2010-04-19 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=IOAAOA-Advocacy-Scores-Major-Vi AOA WINS HISTORIC PATIENT ACCESS VICTORY FOR OPTOMETRY IN NATIONAL HEALTH CARE BATTLE Final Bill Includes First Federal Provider Non-Discrimination Standard to Target Exclusionary ERISA Plans, Designates Children's V... Indiana Optometric Association 2010-02-22 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Polycarbonate-lenses-to-be-reim Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) has announced the following: Provider Bulletin BT200916, released on May 29, 2009, indicated that a change in coverage of Polycarbonate Lenses would take effect on January 1, 2010. Since that time, economic... Indiana Optometric Association 2010-01-02 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=ODS-Remain-Exempt-for-DMEPOS-Su SURETY BOND UPDATE FROM THE AOA: Despite strong objections by AOA, on Oct. 2 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reiterated its questionable position that a physician who supplies eyeglasses to a Medicare beneficiary following cataract sur... Indiana Optometric Association 2009-10-19 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Dr-Marjorie-J-Knotts-Inpls-name Indianapolis optometrist Marjorie J. Knotts, OD., has been named the Indiana Optometric Association’s 2009 Optometrist of the Year. Dr. Knotts, a Connersville native, was given this honor at the IOA’s 112th Annual Spring Convention on April 18 in French... Indiana Optometric Association 2009-04-27 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Drs-Van-Winkle-and-Embry-recogn Two optometrists were awarded IOA’s Distinguished Service Award during the IOA’s 112th Annual Spring Convention held April 17-19 in French Lick, Indiana. Jim Van Winkle, O.D., of Bluffton, and Stacey O. Embry, O.D., of Evansville, were awarded th... Indiana Optometric Association 2009-04-26 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=IOA-elects-20092010-leadership Elections were held to determine IOA's leadership on April 17, 2009 during IOA's Annual Convention. The officers listed below will serve until April 2010. IOA Trustess, also listed below, serve two-year terms. IOA’s 2010-2011 Offi... Indiana Optometric Association 2009-04-25 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Dr-Brian-Ross-Young-OD-of-the-Y Terre Haute Optometrist Brian Ross, O.D., was awarded the Indiana Optometric Association’s President Citation award during the IOA’s 112th Annual Spring Convention held April 17-19 in French Lick, Indiana. The President’s Citation, which is also ... Indiana Optometric Association 2009-04-25 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=Dr-Richard-Schamerloh-becomes-I Bluffton optometrist Richard J. Schamerloh, O.D., F.A.A.O., will lead the Indiana Optometric Association over the course of the next year. Since 1993, Dr. Schamerloh has been a partner with Eyecare Associates of Bluffton in Bluffton, Indiana, and since 19... Indiana Optometric Association 2009-04-21 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 AOA’s 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 http://www.ioa.org/rssnews.php?nid=11e9e746423293b5333ab9281e0ea2eb A National Institutes of Health (NIH) study has found that although 94 percent of Americans aged 12 and older have good vision, the remaining six percent, or 14 million, are visually impaired. Of these, more than 11 million have uncorrected visual impai... Indiana Optometric Association 2006-05-10