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American Academy of Optometry retweeted
@pba_savingsight is issuing the call for nominations for the “2025 Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health,” and the sixth annual “Rising Visionary Award.”
The submission deadline for both awards is Monday, March 10, 2025, at noon ET.
This award is presented annually to an individual, group, or organization that has made significant contributions to the advancement of public health related to vision and eye health at the community, state, national, and/or international level.
preventblindness.org/2025-aw…
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
The American Academy of Optometry Foundation awarded two Vision Science Graduate Program doctoral students at the UAB School of Optometry competitive Ezell fellowships. @aaopt #uab #visionscience uab.edu/optometry/home/about…
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
Registration is open for the 12th Annual @PBA_SavingSight Focus on Eye Health Summit!
The Summit, held 7/12-13, will offer a variety of expert presentations and discussions related to the theme, "Why the Eye?”
Sponsorships are still available! #eyesummit preventblindness.org/12th-an…
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
Happy National Doctors' Day from @PBA_savingsight!
We are tremendously grateful for all the work that doctors do to keep us healthy and living our best lives, especially through eyecare services!
#NationalDoctorsDay #DoctorsDay
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
Our congrats to Dr Ngozi Chidi-Egboka who has been awarded The Dean’s Award for best thesis
titled: "The ocular surface & blinking in children".
This accolade recognises Ngozi's outstanding thesis which required minimal corrections and is in the top 10% of PhD theses examined.
ALT Headshot of Dr Ngozi Chidi-Egboka
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
Dr. Bloomenstein walks the #VisionExpo exhibit hall to seek advice after experiencing posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) symptoms. Drs. Mohammad Rafieetary and Mark Dunbar share what he could expect after referral to a #retinaspecialist. eyetube.net/series/collabora…
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
#AI-based systems can help identify rapidly advancing age-related macular degeneration (#AMD).
@NatEyeInstitute projects aim to deliver accurate prognostic information to guide treatment decisions.
bit.ly/3JqIznZ
ALT Four orange spheres representing eyes with different colors within to indicate progression of age-related macular degeneration. Caption: Color fundus photos of the retina show early AMD (left), with a heat map generated by iPredict (green) highlighting the affected area. Images taken four years later from the same patient show progression to late stage (blue) AMD. Credit: Alauddin Bhuiyan, Ph.D.
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
SCO is hiring! Join our Faculty at one of the nation's top optometry schools.
If you are an outstanding OD with a passion for optometric education, learn more about our open faculty positions at: sco.edu/career-opportunities
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
Are you an OD with an inspiring story to share about a staff member who went above and beyond? We’d love to hear from you, as we’re looking for examples of exceptional staff acts to include in an upcoming article! Send us a Twitter DM if you want to share. #optometry #optometrist
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
Today’s the last day of #LowVisionAwarenessMonth, but you can use @opticalindustry’s resources year-round to learn about #VisionRehabilitation services, like low vision devices. Take a peek 👀: whatislowvision.org/low-visi…
#LVAM #EyeHealthEducation
ALT An older adult smiles while going for a walk outside.
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
How can #optometrists ensure good standard of care during a #telemedicine visit with patients? Check out this month’s video to get @doctoreyehealth's take on the advantages and limitations of this technology, as well as other points to consider. bit.ly/3S7z41a
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
Do you know teenagers interested in science & medicine (especially vision)? Tell them to submit a video to the @NatEyeInstitute #EyeOnTheFuture contest!
1st-place winners get $2K and a trip to the @NIH campus. Photo from last year’s ceremony…
bit.ly/3HREkBg
ALT Group of teenage girls standing in front of five adults (sitting) in a room. CAPTION 2022 Eye on the Future video contest winners and honorable mentions visiting NIH (standing in the back). Science panelists invited to speak at the event (front).
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
In the most recent Viewpoints, eyecare professionals examine the emerging role of miotic agents as promising treatment options for managing patients with presbyopia.
Be sure to catch up with the series: ow.ly/cwO750MPeSK
#Optometry #Presbyopia #Therapeutics
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
Visit our website for information on low vision resources.
glaucomafoundation.org/about…
#theglaucomafoundation #TGF #glaucoma #education #health #livingwithglaucoma #patient #pateintcare #research #treatment #lowvision
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
International team led by @HMSeye @MassEyeAndEar discovered a new gene responsible for severe cases of childhood glaucoma.
Could mean earlier genetic testing for children at risk, better surveillance, and earlier treatment. #NEIfunded
@jclinicalinvest: bit.ly/3VtVGtw
ALT A child sitting on the floor, wearing sunglasses, looking at the sky. Source: Shutterstock.com
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
It's Geographic Atrophy Awareness Week at @PBA_SavingSight!
Do you know the risk factors for Geographic Atrophy?
Find out about these and more at: preventblindness.org/geograp…
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
Our friends at @PBA_savingsight developed eye and vision health fact sheets in Spanish. Share these easy to download and print materials: preventblindness.org/tu-vist… #EyeHealthEducation
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
. @aaopt Foundation Announces Inaugural BRIGHT IDEAS Pitch Competition ow.ly/wxeN50JFMkM
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
Join us for the 11th Annual @PBA_SavingSight Focus on Eye Health National Summit, featuring our keynote speaker, and @nytimes journalist and author, @FrankBruni!
Register now for our free 2-day virtual event on July 13-14 at: preventblindness.org/eyesumm… #eyesummit
American Academy of Optometry retweeted
You likely touch your face between 16 and 23 times per hour. However, touching your eyes with unwashed hands may lead to an eye infection. To reduce this risk, wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. #WorldHandHygieneDay
