Archive for July, 2007
July 30, 2007
Optometry News - New optometry office opens - Ironton Tribune
| New optometry office opens Ironton Tribune, OH - By Teresa Moore/The Ironton Tribune Dr. James Jankowski opened his optometry practice, Advanced Vision of Ironton, July 23 at 618 S. Fourth St., … |
July 29, 2007
From Contact Lenses Online Guide - Despite constant cheers, Marilyn Manson falls flat
Despite constant cheers, Marilyn Manson falls flatMiami Herald - Marilyn Manson, Broward Community College’s most famous alum, came home to South Florida to kick off his Eat Me, Drink Me tour Wednesday night. Thousands of fans — many dressed like the iconic shock rocker, down to the zombie-white contact lenses The man who […]
Despite constant cheers, Marilyn Manson falls flat
Miami Herald - Marilyn Manson, Broward Community College’s most famous alum, came home to South Florida to kick off his Eat Me, Drink Me tour Wednesday night. Thousands of fans — many dressed like the iconic shock rocker, down to the zombie-white contact lenses
The man who faked his own death
Stuff - Along the way, he got himself a false passport and a new identity as Rob Motzel, with the aid of $25,000, blue contact lenses and an unsuspecting justice of the peace in Sydney. Unfortunately, in Auckland, he also acquired an extra wife. That was
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From Dr. Kristin Heeney - New Implantable Contact Lenses
CBC News is reporting that implantable contact lenses have been approved for use in Canada. The Artisan Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) provides an option for people who are severely myopic and are not candidates for LASIK. It is a small lens that is inserted in the eye to correct vision. This new surgery offers an alternative to laser surgery for some patients, though it is not without its own risks.
If you have any questions about your vision, please contact Dr. Heeney at 416-703-2797 to book an appointment
July 26, 2007
From Dr. Kristin Heeney - Changes to OHIP coverage for eye care services
Effective November 1, 2004
Routine eye exams, provided by either an optometrist or physician, for patients aged 20 to 64 are no longer covered by OHIP. These individuals will now pay for this service or have the cost of exams covered by private insurance.
Eye Care Services Covered by OHIP
- Changes will not affect seniors or those under age 20. People 65 and older and under 20 will continue to have OHIP coverage for a routine eye exam once every 12 months.
- Changes will not affect ophthalmology services for patients of any age with medical conditions or diseases affecting the eyes.
- All persons receiving assistance under the Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works or the Family Benefits Program will continue to receive coverage for routine eye exams once every two years.
Increased Coverage for People with Medical Conditions
OHIP is increasing coverage for patients aged 20 to 64 years with medical conditions affecting the eye.
- Patients can receive a regular eye exam once every 12 months. Prior to November 1, 2004, eye exams were covered once every two years.
- Patients with any of the following conditions can go directly to their optometrist or physician to receive an OHIP-insured eye exam:
- Diabetes mellitus
- Glaucoma
- Cataract
- Retinal disease
- Amblyopia
- Visual field defects
- Corneal disease
- Strabismus
- Patients aged 20 to 64 who have conditions not listed above may also be covered for a regular eye exam. They should discuss this with their primary healthcare provider.
July 22, 2007
From Dr. Kristin Heeney - Shades of Jackie Onassis
Allyn Scura offers authentic vintage and antique eyewear online (these are not reproductions but never-worn old stock!). All prices are in US dollars and they ship anywhere in the world using US Postal Global Priority and Express. RetroSpecs is a UK-based site that ships to the US (and it appears that they are willing to ship internationally ). Designboom also offers one-of-a-kind vintage Alain Mikli shades.
Buying vintage glasses requires some care. Plastic frames can become brittle with age. There is a risk that frames could be broken when putting in new prescription lenses (most reputable dealers offer a warranty, though you might choose to not risk your one-of-a-kind pieces). Plastic and rubber nose pads can become discoloured with exposure to skin oils and to sunlight. Vintage frames aren?t for everybody, but they shure look great.
July 20, 2007
Optometry News - IU optometry professor is Optometrist of the Year - The Herald-Times (subscription)
| IU optometry professor is Optometrist of the Year The Herald-Times (subscription), IN - Edwin Marshall, a professor of optometry at the Indiana University School of Optometry and adjunct professor of public health at the IU School of Medicine, … |
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