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NEW YORK—Eye stroke, or central retinal artery occlusion, happens when the main artery that supplies blood to the retina is blocked, typically by a clot, depriving the retina of oxygen. Often categorized by painless, sudden loss of vision in one eye, it is similar to a stroke in the brain and can lead to permanent vision loss if the clot is not dissolved as soon as possible. At New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE), though, ophthalmologists have created a novel protocol to rapidly diagnose eye stroke and expedite care to prevent this potentially irreversible vision loss. Based on a recent study, the protocol describes using high-resolution retinal imaging in the emergency room along with rapid remote consultation to confirm diagnosis and expedite care.
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ECPs’ gross revenue decreased, Jobson Tracker says; EssilorLuxottica reports record 2023 fiscal year sales; Transitions Optical announces winners of Transitions Innovation Awards; Transitions welcomes over 1,300 attendees to Academy 2024; and AOA reports new Capitol Hill inquiry into vision benefit plans all topped this week’s VMAIL news feed. Click on the headlines below to catch up on anything you might have missed.
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NEW YORK—A special registration price is now available for the live, in-person 2024 Vision Monday Leadership Summit, taking place on Wednesday, March 13, just ahead of Vision Expo East here. The special registration price of $695 will be valid through Feb. 21. Registration for the 17th annual VM Summit and details about the event are posted at www.visionmonday.com/summit. The Summit program will open with a networking breakfast from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., and the program and lunch will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration includes the full program, networking breakfast and lunch.
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Did you follow the optical news this week? Take VM’s News Quiz to see how much you know. This week's quiz takes a look at a congressional inquiry, COVID guidance from the CDC, and VM’s Leadership Summit.
Click here to take the quiz.
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This bracelet is the perfect way to subtly show off your love for all things optical. You can personalize and purchase it on Etsy here. #WeShareIt
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When I was in optometry school, myopia management wasn’t as front and center as it is now. Indeed, the pandemic and the increased use of digital devices has made it a more pressing concern. While juvenile-onset myopia was covered sporadically in our curriculum, there were few educators specializing in it. Since last year, I’ve taken ownership of a practice in New Jersey from an optometrist who was planning to retire and reduce their workload. This transition has afforded me the opportunity to dedicate myself wholeheartedly to myopia management. With newfound autonomy, I became empowered to engage in extensive parental education initiatives and deliver comprehensive myopia management solutions to my patients.
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