Study Group: Optometrists
Council Members in this Study Group: 370
This study group may include physicians, care providers, and researchers specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, emergency medicine, family medicine, neurology, obstetrics-gynecology, psychiatry, radiology, nursing, optometry, genetics, and mental health. It may also include experts knowledgeable on diagnostic labs, disease management, medical devices, long term care, surgery centers, health management, pharma, and biotechnology, among others.
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
- Hal Breedlove
Owner and Clinical Director
Coastal Vision
Hal Breedlove, OD, is the Owner and Clinical Director of Coastal Vision, a five Optometrist practice in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk Virginia. In practice for over 26 years, he has expertise in a many areas of vision research, patient care,...
Steve RubinsteinOptometrist
Sound Shore Vision CareSteve Rubinstein, OD, is a Clinical Optometrist at Diamond District Eye Associates and Sound Shore Vision Center, office based practices in New York. Dr. Rubinstein has a biochemical background. He has won the Frank R. Blood award by the Society of Toxicology...
Gary BarkerPartner/Owner
EYE ASSOCIATES OF WINTER PARKGary Barker, OD, FAAO, is a Partner and Co-Founder of the group practice Eye Associates of Winter Park, Florida. Dr. Barker is the Past-President of the Florida Optometric Association, where he remains active in legislative affairs. Clinically, he has...
- Darcy Ryan
Optometrist
Hertzog Eye AssociatesDarcy Ryan, OD, is an Optometrist at Hertzog Eye Associates, an Ophthalmological practice in Long Beach, California. He performs routine and specialty adult and pediatric eye exams. He treats and co-manages patients with almost every type of eye condition,...
Karen YeungDirector of Optometry
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES (UCL.Karen Yeung, OD, FAAO (Dip CL), is a Director of Optometry at University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Yeung is a Diplomate in Cornea and Contact Lenses through the American Academy of Optometry with expertise in contact lenses and keratoconus. She...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
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Contact Lens Nirvana: Hyperpermeable One Day
October 2, 2009
Analysis by: Steve Rubinstein, Optometrist,Hobby assists Irish strategy | www.opticianonline.net
This article describes resources being put into place to mass produce the first commercially available silicon hydrogel one day disposable contact lens in the USA by Johnson & Johnson's Vistakon division.
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Alcon, Novartis (Ciba Vision), Astra-Zeneca working on ocular medications?
July 23, 2009
Analysis by: Steve Rubinstein, Optometrist,Alcon Signs Agreement With AstraZeneca On Eye Drug Development | www.pharmaceutical-business-review.com
This agreement seems to allow Alcon Laboratories, Inc and Astra-Zeneca to work together to produce ocular medications. What it doesn't say is that they can also use Ciba Vision's resources in the near future.
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Welcome addition to our armament, but overuse potential?
July 14, 2009
Analysis by: Gary Barker, Partner/Owner,Bausch and Lomb (BOL) Receives FDA Approval of Besivance(TM), New Topical Ophthalmic Antibacterial for the Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis ('Pink Eye') | www.lifescience-online.com
Potential for overuse and more drug-resistant bacteria
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A drop in the price of OTC allergy eye drops?
July 5, 2009
Analysis by: Steve Rubinstein, Optometrist,Sun Pharmaceutical gets tentative nod from USFDA for ‘Optivar Solution’ | Top News | www.topnews.in
By adding a third OTC antihistamine eye drop to the mix the price competition should make the cost to the consumer decrease.
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Laser Vision Correction for Presbyopia is here!
April 6, 2009
Analysis by: Steve Rubinstein, Optometrist,Presbyopic laser vision correction reduces spectacle dependence in pseudophakes | www.modernmedicine.com
The missing element in LVC today is real multifocal correction to deal with a the large population of baby boomers that are finding a need for a different correction for distance vision than near vision(most people over 40 years of age). As of now we have only two options for adults: 1) two eyes corrected for distance vision and reading glasses or 2) mono-vision, one eye corrected for near, and the other corrected for distance vision. We currently have the ability to create mulitfocal spectacle lenses, and multifocal contact lenses. Johnson & Johnson's Vistakon just released a new Acuvue for Presbyopia in March 2009, CooperVision and Bausch & Lomb have both had multifocal contact lenses for years.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Office Based Private Practice or Clinic
- Academic Medical Center/Hospital or Clinic
- Academic Institution*
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Owner
- Allied Health Professional
- Physician - Attending Physician
- Optometrist
- Partner
- President
- Director