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Contact Lens Rule Update: A Message from Dr. Andrews | CooperVision

Yesterday, the FTC published proposed changes to the Contact Lens Rule, covering four principal areas.

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CooperVision Joins APS on Capitol Hill

Gary Orsborn, OD, MS, FAAO, FBCLA, Vice President, Global Professional and Clinical Affairs at CooperVision, joined the Healthcare Alliance for Patient Safety (APS) on Capitol Hill last week to brief Congress on robocall and contact lens concerns.

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Appropriations Bill in Support of Contact Lens Patient Safety Passed

In late August, the U.S. Senate passed an appropriations bill that, among other actions, calls for increased vigilance for eye health and safety.  CooperVision®continues to advocate for patient safety both independently and in its key role with the APS.

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Contact Lens Health Week Highlights the Importance of Advocacy Efforts

This week (August 20-24, 2018) is the CDC’s Contact Lens Health Week.  The observance, designed to heighten awareness among consumers about the dangers of unsafe contact lens practices, also serves as a reminder to eye care providers to properly educate patients and report cases of complications to the FDA’s Medwatch system.

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Michele Andrews, OD Honored with Rodger Kame Award at Optometry’s Meeting

Michele Andrews, OD, Senior Director, North America Professional and Academic Affairs at CooperVision, was honored with the Rodger Kame Award at a special event hosted by the AOA’s Cornea and Contact Lens Section on June 20th at Optometry’s Meeting in Denver.

CooperVision’s Michele Andrews, OD, Senior Director, North America Professional and Academic Affairs

CooperVision Joins APS Efforts On Capitol Hill

As a charter member of the Healthcare Alliance for Patient Safety, CooperVision joined advocacy efforts in Washington, DC for the AOA on Capitol Hill event.

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CooperVision® advocates for the Eyecare Profession at FTC Workshop

As one of the world’s largest contact lens manufacturers, CooperVision had a significant presence at the recent FTC contact lens workshop in Washington, D.C. to advocate for the importance of the doctor-patient relationship and the safety of the patient.  

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CooperVision joins the Healthcare Alliance for Patient Safety

The American Optometric Association, CooperVision and Johnson & Johnson have joined forces to create the Healthcare Alliance for Patient Safety, a strategic alliance designed to advocate for maintaining the integrity of the doctor-patient relationship throughout the U.S.

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CooperVision Celebrates World Health Day #healthforall

At the same time that CooperVision announces its partnership with the Healthcare Alliance for Patient Safety, we also look ahead to World Health Day 2018.  An initiative of the World Health Organization, World Health Day will be celebrated on April 7th this year.

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Legislative Advocacy: A Review of Where We Are and Where We’re Going

As we look ahead to 2018 and a potential ruling on the proposed changes to the Contact Lens Rule, we commit to our customers that we will remain vigilant in our efforts to advocate for and partner with eye care providers for the protection of all contact lens patients.

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