Tag: COVID-19
The Empowered OD: Dr. Mary Anne Murphy – Embrace Change
In this episode of The Empowered OD series, sponsored by Allergan, Mary Anne Murphy, OD, of Broomfield, Colorado, says that despite the uncertainties of 2020, she took the opportunity to tackle those priorities that are usually pushed to the background.
AOA Advocates for Optometry’s Role in COVID-19 Vaccine Policies
William T. Reynolds, OD, American Optometric Association President, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar...
Eye Care Practices Wrap Up a Painful Year
Although 97 percent of respondents said that their location is open, revenues are down and coronavirus concerns are high, according to the 17th wave...
Most Practices Routinely Asking Screening Questions
Three-quarters of respondents (76 percent) to a new Women In Optometry Pop-up Poll said that their practices are consistently asking employees screening questions upon entering each day.
Wave 12 Survey Shows Practices Running Under a Caution Flag
With an increase in new coronavirus diagnoses, respondents to the wave 12 Jobson Optical Research survey say that they are concerned about the possibility of additional shutdowns.
Reset, Restart, Reopening: The Path to Recovery
Practices are reopening, but it’s not yet business as usual.
Letting Patients Know the Process
To help patients coming to EyeXam in Santa Clara, California, understand what they can expect, Nikki Iravani, OD, created a video that walks patients through the new process.
Ready to Adapt
Melissa McCulley, OD, was on a family vacation in the middle of March when a series of messages started streaming in from her staff.
Creating Videos to Explain Situation to Patients Required Practice to Clarify...
The Salisbury Eyecare and Eyewear YouTube channel is refreshed weekly with new content, and practice owner Melanie Denton Dombrowski, OD, MBA, FAAO, films about 10 videos in a session to release every Wednesday at 4 p.m. EST.
Focus on Prevention of COVID-19 Transmission in Wave 11 of Survey
Ninety percent of respondents to the Wave 11 survey on coronavirus attitudes and trends are open for business.
