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CooperVision Sponsors Residency Forum at 2017 Optometry Meeting

For the fifth consecutive year, CooperVision sponsored the AOA CLCS Residency Forum at Optometry’s Meeting in June. The annual forum, held this year in Washington, DC, provides an opportunity for incoming and outgoing contact lens residents nationwide to come together for a day of education and networking in an informal setting.

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From the Lane: Pediatric and contact lens specialists weigh in on contact lenses for children

In the June issue of Optometry and Vision Science, Dr. Mark Bullimore published a review of literature examining contact lens safety in children. We spoke with children’s vision specialist Kristi Kading, OD, FCOVD, of Specialty Eyecare Group in Kirkland, Washington and contact lens resident Sarah Henderson, OD about their thoughts on contact lens safety in kids, their preferred modalities, and tips for success in fitting children with contact lenses.

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Building a Successful Practice with 1-Day Lenses for Everyone

Nadine Forche’, OD, MS, FAAO discusses how her personal connection with patients, individually tailored conversations and personal experiences as a mom often contribute to her success with one-day contact lenses in day-to-day practice, particularly when fitting children.

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The Contact Lens Rule Under Review: Where We've been and What's Coming Next

CooperVision and the Coalition for Patient Vision Care Safety have worked tirelessly to encourage ongoing review of the Contact Lens Rule in the interest of preserving the doctor-patient relationship and encouraging safe contact lens dispensing practices. This year, the Contact Lens Rule underwent a mandatory internal review by the Federal Trade Commission.

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CooperVision's Commitment to Advocacy

CooperVision remains committed to advocating for the profession of optometry. Our ongoing efforts, both individually and as a part of the Coalition for Patient Vision Care Safety, speak to one primary goal: the preservation of the doctor-patient relationship for the protection of the contact lens consumer.

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Best Practices: Looking Back at 2017

The 2017 Best Practices Summit featured roundtables focused on topics such as optimizing the patient experience and effective marketing strategies, a tour of the CooperVision Advanced Development Center, and an exclusive, small-group meeting with author, entrepreneur and medical device pioneer Nicholas Webb. Honorees were also recognized at a dinner attended by CooperVision senior executives.

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Best Practice Honorees Featured in Advanced Ocular Care

2017 Best Practices honorees Jason Ortman, OD, of Castle Pines Eye Care and Will Tantum, OD of Blount County Eye Center have both recently published articles in Advanced Ocular Care, sharing their invaluable insights into practice management success.

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CooperVision Congratulates 2017 Best Practices Honoree Shauna Thornhill

Best Practices 2017 Honoree Shauna Thornhill, OD of Amarillo Vision Specialists has been named a Rising Star in Vision Monday’s Most Influential Women in Optometry for 2017. Now in its 15th year, Vision Monday’s special report on the Most Influential Women in Optical honors women throughout the industry, pulling from the worlds of vision care, retailing, manufacturing, distribution, dispensing and designing.

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CooperVision Best Practices Honorees' Fireside Chats covered in Medscape

At Optometry’s Meeting in Washington, DC this year, CooperVision sponsored a series of “Fireside Chats” in the exhibit hall. These 30-minute gatherings allowed Best Practices honorees to engage in informal discussion with attendees and share their practice management insights in a casual, interactive environment.