Southern California College of Optometry to expand

The Southern California College of Optometry is undergoing expansion and will now offer a Physician’s Assistant Masters degree program, SCCO President Kevin Alexander announced to his alumni at a meeting during Opto West on April 5. » More

Bausch + Lomb receives FDA approval for Prolensa

Prolensa (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.07% has received FDA approval for treating postop inflammation and ocular pain reduction following cataract surgery. » More

PBA announces second Focus on Eye Health Summit

Prevent Blindness America will host the second annual Focus on Eye Health National Summit June 18 in Washington, DC. » More

AOS announces winner of 2013 Dr. Harvey Yamamoto Award

Nicholas Guber has been named the 2013 Dr. Harvey Yamamoto Award Scholarship recipient. » More

AOSA names Robert Foster executive director

American Optometric Association Associate Director of Publishing/Social Media Robert Foster has been named associate director of American Optometric Student Association. » More

Vistakon introduces 1-Day Acuvue TruEye CLs

Vistakon Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc. has announced the U.S. introduction of 1-Day Acuvue TruEye (narafilcon A) contact lenses. » More

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Currently, there are 20 of optometry schools in the United States. Another school is slated to open in Virginia. What do you think about the number of schools in operation?

- More schools, ODs are needed due to ACA and aging patients.
- There are too many ODs and OD schools already.
- As long as my practice profitability isn’t affected, I don’t care.

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