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Archive for November, 2008

Giving sight to the developing world

Published November 30th, 2008 by David.

OTE’s Victoria Farrell interviews Cambodian paediatric ophthalmologist Phara Khov to find out how an
ORBIS initiative has impacted his practice in a vastly underserved country.

Retinal implant trial expands

Published November 25th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

The Phase I three-year feasibility study of the Argus II Retinal Implant for Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
will be expanded to enrol more patients in Europe, according to an announcement from Second Sight Medical Products,
the implant’s manufacturer.

What is the most important development within optometry?

Published November 19th, 2008 by David.

As part of our ever expanding network within the Optometry sector we have had a Linkedin group running now for a couple of months (which you can access here although you have to join linkedin) For those of you who dont know what linkedin is, Linkedin is a website which allows you to Share knowledge [...]

Behind the Numbers of a SEP-IRA – By Adam Cmejla of Waddell & Reed

Published November 14th, 2008 by David.

In the second part of our series, Adam Amejla of Waddell & Reed presents a piece about Behind the Numbers of a SEP-IRA Please note: This is an article written by a resident of the USA and is intended only for that market. If you are a resident of another country, please seek advice from [...]

Retirement Planning by Adam Cmejla of Waddell & Reed Inc.

Published November 13th, 2008 by David.

As part of our continuing development, The Optometry Blog is proud to present an article written by Adam Cmejla who is a Financial Advisor for Waddell & Reed, Inc. who are based in Indianapolis. Please note: This is an article written by a resident of the USA and is intended only for that market. If [...]

Expired CET from Essilor UK Ltd – free to download article

Published November 5th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

CET C9375: The Significance Of The Minkwitz Condition Upon The Field Of View Of Progressive Power Lenses Essilor hosts a free CET article open to all UK registered Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians.

College launches search for new council members

Published November 5th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

T he College of Optometrists has issued calls for Nomination to Council for 2009. There are vacancies in seven regions, and practising members in each of these regions are encouraged to stand. The vacancies exist in Northern Ireland, Scotland, London, Wales, Eastern, London and the South West. Council Members are elected in a total of [...]