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The American Academy of Optometry (AAO) recently hosted Academy 2023 New Orleans from October 11-14, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana. During the organization’s annual meeting, the Academy welcomed 257 new Fellows to its ranks. Along with this strong showing of new Fellows, 12 current Fellows earned the distinction of Diplomate.
Fellows of the American Academy of Optometry must complete a candidacy process that includes submitting written works for peer review that demonstrate their skills as an optometrist or vision scientist. They must also sit for an oral exam at the annual meeting. It is estimated that approximately 10% of practicing optometrists in the United States are Fellows. Among those eligible for Fellowship are: optometrists, scientists, educators, librarians, administrators, and editors. Those who pass the rigorous criteria and application process earn the distinction and right to use “FAAO” in their credentials.
Diplomates are Fellows of the Academy who wish to demonstrate their extensive skill in a specific area. Currently, nine Sections offer Diplomate programs. These include: Anterior Segment; Binocular Vision, Perception and Pediatric Optometry; Comprehensive Eye Care; Cornea, Contact Lenses & Refractive Technologies; Glaucoma; Low Vision; Optometric Education; Public Health & Environmental Vision; and Vision Science.
Below is a complete list of new Fellows and Diplomates.
2023 Diplomates
Heather A. Anderson, OD, PhD, FAAO
Research Diplomate, Binocular Vision, Perception & Pediatric Optometry
Hashim Ali Khan, OD, FAAO Diplomate, Comprehensive Eye Care
Caryn La Buda, OD, FAAO Diplomate, Comprehensive Eye Care
Leslie Wilderson, OD, FAAO Diplomate, Comprehensive Eye Care
Roxanne Achong-Coan, OD, FAAO
Clinical Diplomate, Cornea, Contact Lenses & Refractive Technologies
Jennifer Swingle Fogt, OD, MS, FAAO
Clinical Diplomate, Cornea, Contact Lenses & Refractive Technologies
Jennifer S. Harthan, OD, FSLS, FAAO
Clinical Diplomate, Cornea, Contact Lenses & Refractive Technologies
Pablo De Gracia, OD, PhD, FAAO
Research Diplomate, Cornea, Contact Lenses & Refractive Technologies
Erin M. Kenny, OD, FAAO Diplomate, Low Vision
Marc B. Taub, OD, MS, EdD, FAAO
Diplomate, Optometric Education
Dr. N. Anuradha
Diplomate, Public Health & Environmental Vision
Dr. Prema K. Chande
Diplomate, Public Health & Environmental Vision
To see the list of 2023 New Fellows, click HERE.
Source: American Academy of Optometry
All the benefits of the Transitions Certification Program are available at Transitions Certified LIVE, a unique educational opportunity where you can learn from technical experts and discover Transitions® lenses. In collaboration with the Opticians Association of Canada, opticians and optometric assistants who attend the webinar will also receive 2 credits for Continuing Education in addition to becoming a certified Transitions Specialist.
Learn from our experts and R&D team on topics including:
Get access to materials designed to better prepare you to talk to your patients about light management and earn:
• A certificate recognizing your Transitions Specialist status.
• A full Transitions Specialist personalized kit that will be shipped to your attention in the next few weeks to celebrate your new status.
• Access to the Monthly Transitions newsletter that includes news about Transitions, tips and tricks and social media content to utilize on your practice social media channels.
Opticians and Optometric Assistants will receive 2 credits for continuing education.
Upcoming virtual webinar dates in English:
Monday, November 13: 5pm – 7pm PST
Tuesday, November 14: 6pm – 8pm EST
French session:
Monday, November 20 – 6pm – 8pm EST
Visit the registration link for additional information.
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HOYA Vision Care announced the Canadian launch of its Super HiVision® Meiryo™ EX4™ anti-reflective treatment. The new lens treatment offers industry-leading scratch resistance, durability, and long-term cleanability as well as complete back-side UV protection that eye care providers and patients have come to expect.
“Best-in-class performance is central to the coatings we deliver, and now the best just got better,” said Steven Haifawi, President of HOYA Vision Care, Canada. “We know eye care professionals and their patients are going to love this easier-to-clean, more scratch-resistant, and durable coating.”
“We developed testing to push the limits of long-term clarity,” said Warren Modlin, Vice President of Technical Marketing at HOYA Vision Care.
According to the announcement, the company performed extensive testing across five unique categories to evaluate specific performance advantages over leading competitors and previous generations of their AR treatments. Testing was performed to assess visual clarity, durability, cleanability, scratch resistance, thermal resistance, and resistance to peeling.
Three important results stood out:
HOYA Territory Sales Managers throughout Canada can also provide product availability and more.
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The six models in the Black & White capsule collection reflect GIGI STUDIOS’ passion for visual harmony and the search for beauty in proportions and lines —black and white acetate laminations in a limited-edition collection that pays homage to Op-art and optical illusions.
The Black & White capsule collection comprises three sun and three optical designs, all crafted in the highest quality Italian acetate. The sunglasses are CONTRAST, square with an eye-catching front; VICEVERSA, a statement model with a cat-eye touch; and CHESS, an oversized geometric design. All sunglasses in the capsule collection have been created in three varieties of black and white with bold new combinations of black and white laminations.
The new optical designs are the square-shaped EXTREME, the round-shaped ANALOG and the geometric ILLUSION. All three designs combine black and white in various ways: subtle and contrasting, symmetrical and asymmetrical. Each of these models is available in two combinations of the starring shades.
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Learn More Embrace children's unique styles in eyewear selection with a custom approach, ensuring confidence, comfort, and individuality in their first pair of eyeglasses.
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Read more Transitions® showcased Gen STM at the Festival d'été de Québec from July 4 to July 14. Located on Grande Allée, the booth featured an eye-catching setup that attracted festivalgoers eager to explore the offerings.
Read more Being playful is part of being a kid, which is why Turboflex KIDS frames are perfect to withstand kids’ day to day lives.
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