The Ontario government has announced the expansion of the list of drugs that Optometrists can prescribe. An additional 11 drugs have been added to the list including specific topical corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Notably cyclosporine (brand name Restasis® Allergan), a topical immunomodulator indicated to increase tear production, is among the newly added drugs.
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University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry & Vision Science announces their 50th anniversary launch event. This event will be an opportunity to help bring students, faculty, staff and retirees together for some fun activities and get everyone in the spirit of the School’s 50th year.
On Wednesday, February 8, 2017, pick up a “passport” in the morning and then complete a scavenger hunt of facts, both historical and fun. There will be pizza and cupcakes, as well as 50th anniversary prizes to win! Participants will have all day to complete their passports. Several speeches will be made during lunch and the first of the prizes will be awarded. The day will wrap up with final prize draws.
Speakers During the Lunch Break
Feridun Hamdullahpur will talk about the 60th anniversary of the university. Debbie Jones and Marlee Spafford will focus on School’s 50th Anniversary and will reflect on the past, acknowledge contributors and talk about the future, 50 and beyond.
Schedule:
8:30 – 9:30 am – pick up your passport and grab a coffee
12:30 – 1:30 pm – speeches, first round of prizes, cupcakes and pizza
5:00 pm – final draw
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opti 2017 offered its 27,500 national and international trade visitors and 557 exhibitors from 35 countries many new experiences. In return, opti received top reviews from 95% of surveyed visitors – an evaluation that was reflected in the relaxed and happy atmosphere in the four trade show halls. According to first projections – which do not include the trade show’s follow-up business – the trade show visitors ordered products with a value of €163 million for the first quarter.
opti 2017 placed a focus on the connection from pre-measurement to refraction, on consultancy software, on ordering glasses, and on grinding the lenses. 86% of the visitors were happy about this year’s thematic focus “OPTIC 4.0 – Digital Solutions”, since they classified digitalization as “very important” for the industry.
More than 30 companies presented new developments in the areas of phoropters, keratoscopes, fundus cameras, or industry software.
The next opti will take place from Friday, January 12 to Sunday, January 14, 2018, in Munich. In addition to the traditional four trade show halls C1 to C4, Hall B4 will also be used.
Source: http://www.opti.de/en/presse/press-releases/press-release/?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=38
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