Archive for May, 2007
From Dr. Kristin Heeney - CN Tower Climb
On October 21, 2006, Dr. Heeney and Karla are participating in the the Enbridge CN Tower Climb for the United Way. That?s right we?re climbing the stairs up the CN Town. It?s 1,776 stairs to the top.
The money raised from the Climb will help support United Way?s network of over 200 health and social service agencies, and help make Toronto a better city for us all. It is something Dr. Heeney always thought would be an interesting challenge to do and fun. Find out more about the United Way CN Tower Climb at http://www.unitedwaytoronto.com/.
Sponsorship Appreciated
If you would like to sponsor Karla and Dr. Heeney it would be greatly appreciated.
Optometry News - Army Veteran, Chinatown Optometrist Shew K. Lee - Washington Post
| Army Veteran, Chinatown Optometrist Shew K. Lee Washington Post, DC - By Yvonne Shinhoster Lamb. Shew Kuhn Lee, 84, a decorated World War II Army veteran and an optometrist in Washington's Chinatown for nearly four decades, … |
From Dr. Kristin Heeney - Clear Care and Aosept temporarily unavailable
ClearCare is back! Ciba representatives informed me that it shipped to Shoppers Drugmart, Loblaws and Walmart last week. Other locations will be restocked soon.
I often recommend Clear Care contact lens solution for many of my patients. It is especially great for individuals who have sensitivities to other solutions. Unfortunately, Ciba Vision Canada which produces several eye care solutions including Clear Care and Aosept had a manufacturing problem which temporarily stopped the production. Supplies of Clear Care in stores have run out in the last few weeks frustrating many patients and causing confusion.
If you do not have a history of solution sensitivity you may try one of the several multipurpose solutions available. There is another ?peroxide-based? contact solution for sensitive eyes called UltraCare. Instructions for using UltraCare are:
- Place lenses in case filled with Ultracare Disinfectant and Ultracare Neutralizing Tablets.
- Soak for a minimum 2 hours or overnight, the solution turns pink when it is neutralized. No rinse necessary before insertion although I suggest rinsing with saline if your eyes are really sensitive.
This week, CIBA Vision Canada Inc. confirmed that production has resumed of lens care products at its sterile manufacturing facility in Ontario, Canada. CIBA Vision is building up its supply chain and over the next few months, will gradually re-introduce its most popular lens care products and sizes as a first priority. It may take several months to fully re-stock all distribution channels, however, the company expects to have an increasing supply of its most popular products beginning April 2006. Clear Care is expected at this time. AQuify® Drops and other products will become available commencing in the third quarter, 2006.
I know many patients are anxiously awaiting the return of these products. If you have any questions or concerns in the mean time please do not hesitate to ask me
May 20, 2007
From Dr. Kristin Heeney - We’re Growing and We NeedFound Help
POSITION CLOSED. Thanks everyone who took the time to respond to this post. We had a bunch of passionate applicants. We found someone we feel is the best fit for our needs.
Receptionist/Optometric Assistant
We are looking for the right person to join our clinic. We focus on providing superior service to our patients. Attention to detail and communication is essential. Experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right individual who has an interest in health services and the optical industry.
Part time or full time opportunities exist. Benefits available.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reception and telephone handling
- Scheduling patients on the computer
- Responding to email inquiries
- Preparing charts
- Calling patients to confirm their appointments
- Billing OHIP, third-parties and patients
- Preliminary testing of patients
- Advising patients on lens and frame selections
- Ordering glasses and contact lenses
- Repairing and adjusting eyeglasses
- Training contact lens patients
Qualifications
- Successful completion of at least a two-year post secondary certificate or diploma program or two years previous experience in an optometric/optical/medical/dental/chiropractic office.
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills and work in a team environment is required
- Previous customer service or administration experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite or similar software
Please note only selected candidates will be contacted.
From Dr. Kristin Heeney - Special Effects Contact Lenses
Every wonder about those cool special effects contact lenses. Dr. Heeney was interview by Christine Crosbie on Global News Hour on October 5, 2006.
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