Archive for December, 2007
From Dr. Kristin Heeney - Lacrosse Players set their Sights on Eyewear
According to the Washington Post, lacrosse player in the NCAAs will have to wear protective googles for the playoffs during the 2004 season. The eyewear protective equipment becomes mandatory under US Lacrosse rules in 2005. Hockey, lacrosse, football, racquet sports players are all susceptible to eye injury. The Ontario Association fo Optometrists has an excellent resource for Protecting your Eyes and the Canadian Association of Optometrists and the American Optometric Association have petitioned the NHL to require a hockey visor (Letter to Mr. Gary Bettman, Commissioner, National Hockey League).
Your Vision, what could be more important?
If you have questions about protecting your eyes, please contact Dr. Heeney at 416-703-2797 or heeney.ca, and we can help find an protective eyewear solution for you.
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December 28, 2007
From Eye On Vision - Sniffles and Pediatric Surgery
December 27, 2007
From Dr. Kristin Heeney - Vintage Sunglasses
DesignBoom is selling vintage sunglasses. Though it is hard to describe the mid and late 1990s as vintage.
December 24, 2007
From Eye On Vision - Unhappy With 20/20 Vision After Cataract Surgery?
December 23, 2007
From Dr. Kristin Heeney - Substance and Style: New Sunglasses
Motorola and Frog Design have designed one of the Coolest Inventions of 2003 with their Offspring Wearable prototypes. The sunglasses are expected to be available in 2006 and contain a digital camera, and a display for accessing your email or the Web. They also have an ear-piece that pops out of the side of the glasses, a wrist watch and a PDA.
Related Links and Information
Optometry News - Indiana University optometrist named Rural Health Fellow - Indiana University
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Indiana University
Indiana University optometrist named Rural Health Fellow
Indiana University, IN -
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — An Indiana University optometrist was recently one of 12 people across the country awarded the National Rural Health Association's …
December 21, 2007
From Eye On Vision - Sniffles and Pediatric Surgery
December 20, 2007
From Dr. Kristin Heeney - OHIP Coverage is Changing
The Ontario Government has announced new OHIP coverage for Eye Examinations. On November 1, 2004, OHIP will no longer cover regular eye examinations for Adults aged 20 to 64 years. Additionally, a referral from your family physician will be required for OHIP eligible insured medical services (e.g., red eye, diabetes, glaucoma, etc.).
OHIP will continue to cover:
- Children aged 0 to 19 years ? One full eye examination annually.
- Seniors aged 65 and above ? One full eye examination annually.
If you have any questions about your vision, please contact Dr. Heeney at 416-703-2797 to book an appointment
For additional information, please refer to the OHIP Coverage section of the Ontario Association of Optometrists website.
December 19, 2007
Optometry News - Chard optometrist's 'eye opening' experience - Chard & Ilminster News
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Chard optometrist's 'eye opening' experience
Chard & Ilminster News, UK -
By Kirsty Maclagan A CHARD optometrist is seeing things differently after travelling to Africa in an effort to improve the sight of the local people. …
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