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OUR HISTORY OF ADVOCATING WITH THE MSMS HOUSE OF DELEGATES
by Patrick Droste, MS, MD
Summary of Activity of Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Relation to the Michigan State Medical Society House of Delegates: Summary of Resolutions with input from Jerome Finkelstein, MD, and Theresa Cooney, MD.
Upcoming programs for young ophthalmologists
In November we are offering two programs for the younger side of ophthalmology. On Nov. 2 we are piloting a coding workshop specifically for ophthalmologists and ophthalmologists in training. Then on November 14 we are hosting a seminar on the role personality plays with patients and colleagues at work at the medical offices of MiSEPS’
Eyedrop Bill Seen Clearly By Senate Committee
by Kyle Melinn, MIRS
Private insurance companies would not be able to deny an eyedrops refill after day 23 of a prescription, under House-passed legislation considered in a Senate committee today.
SCARY LENSES: 5 FRIGHTENING RISKS OF WEARING COSTUME CONTACT LENSES
1.Scratches to the eye – If contacts are not professionally fitted to your eye, they can scratch the clear front window of the eye. This is called a corneal abrasion, which is not only painful, but can cause permanent damage. Just ask Laura Butler, who was in severe pain due to corneal abrasions 10 hours after putting in non-prescription
Celebrate Healthy Eye Month This May
Take These 5 Steps to Lower Your Risk of Eye Disease By age 65, one in three Americans will have a vision-impairing eye disease. Many sight-robbing conditions can be effectively treated if detected early enough, in many cases limiting or eliminating the damage to eyesight.Four eye diseases — age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts — account for most cases
Advocating for patient centered, medically led vision care!
Michigan was very well represented in Washington DC at the AAO’s 2019 Mid-Year Forum. We had seven residents from four Ophthalmology residency programs — Beaumont, Henry Ford, Kresge and University of Michigan participate. They spoke eloquently on behalf of their patients and profession about pressing issues like the risks of step therapy (fail first), the
TOP TIPS FOR CHILDREN’S EYE HEALTH
Research shows that children’s eyes- just like their skin – can be damaged from too much exposure to the sun. “Excess sun exposure can increase your child’s risks of ocular diseases, such as, cataract, age-related macular degeneration, and eyelid cancers and can be avoided with sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat. Avoid excess sun between the
SCARY LENSES: 5 FRIGHTENING RISKS OF WEARING COSTUME CONTACT LENSES
1.Scratches to the eye – If contacts are not professionally fitted to your eye, they can scratch the clear front window of the eye. This is called a corneal abrasion, which is not only painful, but can cause permanent damage. Just ask Laura Butler, who was in severe pain due to corneal abrasions 10 hours after putting in non-prescription
VETERANS & THEIR FAMILIES VISION SCREENING…
Thank you to all those who participated in this great event!