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August 18, 2020August 18, 2020

AAOF Announces 2020 Alfred A. Rosenbloom, Jr., Low Vision Residency Award Recipient

The American Academy of Optometry Foundationannounces Carolyn N. Chakuroff, OD, MS, as this year’s recipient of the Alfred A. Rosenbloom, Jr., Low Vision Residency Award.

Dr. Chakuroff is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Optometry and an Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation resident at the Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVA).

This award is intended to promote the practice and development of the field of low vision by providing incentive and support to sustain talented optometric residents who demonstrate a passion and commitment to practice, research, and education.

Dr. Chakuroff presented an impressive resume of experience in clinical research, volunteer service, and poster presentation experience, thus earning this prestigious award.

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August 18, 2020August 18, 2020

AAOF Announces 2020 Hopkins Comprehensive Eye Care Award Recipient

The American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF) announces Charlotte Yiyi Wang, OD as this year’s recipient of the Hopkins Comprehensive Eye Care Award. Dr. Wang is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry, and primary care/community health resident at the Meredith W. Morgan University Eye Center.

The award is intended to promote the practice and development of comprehensive eye care by providing incentive and support to talented optometric residents who demonstrate a passion and commitment to further clinical experience, research, and education.

Dr. Wang presented an impressive resume of experience in clinical research, volunteer service, and lecture presentations, thus earning this prestigious award.

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August 18, 2020August 17, 2020

The CNIB Foundation Announces New Partnership with IrisVision

The CNIB Foundation has signed a new partnership agreement with IrisVision, global leader in digital vision technologies.

IrisVision’s visual assistive device allows users to access and amplify their limited sight. The wearable device is FDA registered, and helps users with a variety of eye conditions including age-related macular degeneration, Stargart disease, and glaucoma.

“IrisVision redefines possibilities for those living with vision impairment and aims to not only provide sight, but to connect people with their world,” says Ammad Khan, CEO of IrisVision. “We are proud to be partnering with the CNIB Foundation, an organization that supports Canadians with sight loss from coast to coast. We’ve had thousands of success stories in the United States and are looking forward to expanding our resources to the 1.5 million Canadians living with low vision.”

Through this partnership, people with sight loss across the country will have exclusive access to IrisVision’s products as soon as they launch through all of the CNIB Foundation’s enterprises, including Shop CNIB, CNIB Frontier Accessibility and its affiliate organization, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada.

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August 18, 2020August 17, 2020

Transitions Launches Virtual Try-On for Transitions® Signature® GEN 8™ Lenses

Transitions Optical has introduced a new, immersive augmented reality experience where patients can see themselves in all seven Transitions Signature GEN 8 lens colours and choose from a selection of frame styles even before they enter the practice. Users can access the virtual try-on at Transitions.com/virtualca on their own desktop, mobile or tablet devices—minimizing the need for patient contact in the practice.

The technology is designed to allow users to experiment and play with Transitions Signature GEN 8 lenses in different colours across the full range of activation tints. As users tap through different lens colours and frame options, they are also able to capture downloadable photos in all stages of tint.

The Transitions lens virtual try-on uses the best in class technology provided by FittingBox to give users a realistic, interactive experience wearing Transitions lenses in auto-sized frames in real time.

“It’s more important than ever to make patients’ digital journey customizable and convenient,” said Patience Cook, director North America marketing, Transitions Optical. “By sharing the virtual try-on, practices can pre-educate patients on Transitions Signature GEN 8 lenses before they visit their eyecare professional. This is particularly important as many practices are seeking to minimize contact due to the COVID-19 situation.”

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August 13, 2020August 13, 2020

Academy 2020 Moves Online as the COVID-19 Pandemic Continues

As a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the American Academy of Optometry’s (AAO) has announced that Academy 2020 originally scheduled to be held in Nashville, TN will be held entirely as a virtual meeting renamed Academy 2020 At Home.

“We listened to our stakeholders and watched the national health situation very carefully including the impact on Nashville, and we absolutely believe this is the best decision for everyone,” said Academy Chief Executive Officer Peter Scott.

Academy 2020 At Home will offer “live” COPE continuing education (CE) approval, speaker coordination and a broad, insightful experience for attendees, exhibitors and sponsors. In this new format, the Academy plans to deliver nearly 300 hours of continuing education (CE) and participants will be able to earn up to 80 hours of CE credits.

In an ode to the planned host city, Nashville “the Music City, the event is including musical and cultural events to the virtual experience.

Academy 2020 At Home will be available October 7-22 during select periods. The broadcast schedule is currently in development and will be available soon so participants can begin to customize and plan their virtual experience. Registration is now open and the cost is $435 for members and $795 for non-members.

Those who have already registered will automatically receive a link to the event, and people who do not wish to participate can request a full refund.

This year’s virtual meeting will feature an important Plenary Session entitled Today’s Research, Tomorrow’s Practice, looking at how standards of care and diagnostic standards have changed significantly over the past several years, and the impacts of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and other common ailments on patient care moving forward.

The Academy will also host a special symposium on diversity, equity and inclusion. This event co-presented by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO), and the National Optometric Association (NOA) will promote a basic understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in optometric education and clinical practice.

Academy Board President Dr. Barbara Caffery said, “Academy 2020 At Home is going to be a fantastic event, designed to bring exciting and interactive experiences to participants in the safety of their own homes or offices. As always, the Academy will provide the very best clinical and scientific knowledge, as only the Academy can do. Attendees will leave with the information needed to excel in the changing world of optometry. We will continue to inspire excellence in optometric practice.”

For more information, or to register for Academy 2020 At Home, please visit www.academymeeting.org.

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