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Optometry News - Spokane optometrist to take on Rep. Barlow - Mid Columbia Tri City Herald


Spokane optometrist to take on Rep. Barlow
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald, WA - 19 hours ago
Spokane Republican Mel Lindauer just sent out a press release about his plans to challenge Rep. Don Barlow, D-Spokane, this fall.

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From Eye On Vision - Your Invitation to a Holiday Free-for-All

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From Dr. Kristin Heeney - The War on Optometrists

The Torontoist adds to the summary of international press that have picked up on George Smitherman?s comments from last week.

There?s nothing like throwing around the ?T? word to get yourself some international attention. Australia had to stage a raid with hundreds of police officers to get itself on the news. Ontario health minister George Smitherman only had to target that new member of the axis of evil, optometrists.

At a recent fundraiser, the one McGuinty cabinet minister we wouldn?t want to meet in a dark alley, called the province?s optometrists ?terrorists.? And apparently, Smitherman doesn?t negotiate with terrorists. He?s since apologized. But not before the comment made it on the, now airing in Canada, Colbert Report.

All we have to say is that Smitherman better be careful during his next eye exam?.

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From Dr. Kristin Heeney - heeney.ca

From Contact Lenses Online Guide - Transitions Optical Promotes Healthy Sight Through a Nationwide

Transitions Optical Promotes Healthy Sight Through a Nationwide PR Newswire - For more information about the company and Transitions lenses, the first to earn the American Optometric Association’s Seal of Acceptance for Ultraviolet Absorbers/Blockers, visit Transitions.com or contact Transitions Optical Customer Service at UA team creates new holographic displayArizona Daily Star […]

Transitions Optical Promotes Healthy Sight Through a Nationwide
PR Newswire - For more information about the company and Transitions lenses, the first to earn the American Optometric Association’s Seal of Acceptance for Ultraviolet Absorbers/Blockers, visit Transitions.com or contact Transitions Optical Customer Service at

UA team creates new holographic display
Arizona Daily Star - 4-inch-by-4-inch glass screen connected to a lab table the size of a pinball machine that is loaded with lasers, lenses Contact reporter Dan Sorenson at 573-4185 or dsorenson@azstarnet.com.

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From Contact Lenses Online Guide - www.contact-lenses-guidance.com

Optometry News - Complaint Filed Against Optometrist for Tax Violations - Hawaii Reporter


Complaint Filed Against Optometrist for Tax Violations
Hawaii Reporter, HI - Feb 23, 2008
By Stephen Hironaka, 2/23/2008 3:22:12 PM HONOLULU — A criminal complaint was filed on February 11, 2008 against Honolulu optometrist Tim K. Togikawa and

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From Eye On Vision - Unhappy With 20/20 Vision After Cataract Surgery?

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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.

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From Dr. Kristin Heeney - heeney.ca

From Contact Lenses Online Guide - Mirror, mirror; keep one handy

Mirror, mirror; keep one handyDetroit Free Press - It features two mirrors — one regular and the other with 2X magnification (great for fishing out contact lenses in an emergency!) It’s $30, $35 if you want it engraved. Info: www.redenvelope.com . To order a Red Envelope catalog or shop by phone: 877 THE […]

Mirror, mirror; keep one handy
Detroit Free Press - It features two mirrors — one regular and the other with 2X magnification (great for fishing out contact lenses in an emergency!) It’s $30, $35 if you want it engraved. Info: www.redenvelope.com . To order a Red Envelope catalog or shop by phone: 877

THE TICKER: Hoping for a bull market in the bullpen
Detroit Free Press - Putting rubbing alcohol in teammate Grady Maxwell’s contact-lens case because of a dispute over a cable bill. Fortunately, Maxwell didn’t use the tainted lenses. Rick Gosselin of the Dallas Morning News regraded the 2007 NFL draft, knocking the

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From Contact Lenses Online Guide - www.contact-lenses-guidance.com

Optometry News - $48000 fine for posing as optometrist - New Zealand Herald


$48000 fine for posing as optometrist
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - Feb 18, 2008
By David Eames A Korean immigrant whose only New Zealand qualification is a lapsed commercial pilot's licence has been fined $48000 for posing as an

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From Eye On Vision - Did I Hear You Say There’s a “Mass”?

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