In order to “give voice to best practices in managing diabetic eye disease in optometry,” says president of Hellem Consulting Amy Hellem, MLA, FAAO, a survey has been developed so that ODs can vote on whether they do or do not support new specific elements of the Modern Fundamentals of Diabetic Retinopathy Management in Optometry.
“We believe this is a very important next step in erasing the unmet needs in diabetic eye care,” Hellem says. “Optometry is at the forefront of this effort and it is the goal of the task force to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard and that a diversity of views are represented and considered as we move forward.”
To take the survey, click here.
The following female optometrists helped lead this initiative:
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Frances Bynum, OD |
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Dorothy Hitchmoth, OD, FAAO |
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Julie Rodman, OD, Msc, FAAO |
Also involved: Dr. Paul Chous; Dr. Michael Cymbor; Dr. Timothy Earley; Dr. Steven Ferrucci; Dr. Jeffry Gerson; Dr. Ansel Johnson; Dr. Paul Karpecki; Dr. Nathan Lighthizer; Dr. Justin Schweitzer; Dr. Jim Thimons; Dr. Bobby “Chip” Wood.
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