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Arizona Optometric AssociationVol. 22 Issue 3 March 2008

Calendar Of Events

April 7-9, 2008AOA Congressional Advocacy ConferenceWashington, DC602-279-0055

April 26, 2008Diabetes ExpoPhoenix Civic Center602-279-0055

May 3, 2008Special OlympicsASU602-279-0055

May 12-16, 2008SCCOIndian Health Service CE Program

May 30 - June 1, 2008AzOA Spring CongressHilton El Conquistador ResortTucson, AZ602-279-0055

June 25-29, 2008AOA CongressSeattle, WA

June 19-26, 2008SCCO7-Day CE Alaska Cruise

October 12, 2008SCCOAnnual October CE Program & Alumni Reunion Event

October 16-19, 2008GWCOPortland, Oregon

October 22-25, 2008AAO MeetingAnaheim, CA

November 14-16, 2008AzOA Fall CongressHilton Sedona ResortSedona, AZ602-279-0055

Presidents MessageThis past year has certainly flown by. I am happy to announce that Jennifer Parker has joined our Association as our new Executive Director. Jennifer has several years of experience working in the optometric profession, most recently as Executive Director of the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry (ARBO). She also served as Manager of AOA’s Sports Vision and Low Vision Rehabilitation Sections and, prior to that, was employed at the Missouri Optometric Association. If you have not met her, I encourage you to introduce yourself. We are excited to have her as part of our team and we are

sure she will be an asset to the AzOA for years to come.

Spring Congress is May 30 to June 1 at the Hilton El Conquistador in Tucson. There will be 15 hours of COPE-Approved CE offered featuring a faculty of distinguished and nationally-known speakers. There will be topics of interest to everyone. Friday’s Dinner Party will have a Chinese theme with Chinese Lion and traditional Chinese professional dancing to entertain us.

Response to our call for exhibitors has been phenomenal and this year’s exhibit hall promises to be the best yet. Our schedule provides you with have plenty of opportunities to visit with industry members and learn about up and coming equipment and products.

Dr. Steve Loomis, our AOA Trustee, will be in attendance and he is looking forward to meeting with all of us.

The meeting location this year, the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador, is a beautiful golf and tennis resort set at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountain range in Northwest Tucson. It offers 45 holes of championship golf, 31 lighted tennis courts, luxury spa services, on-site equestrian facilities, and other activities to keep you and your family entertained when you’re not participating in our Congress activities. Why not plan to come a day early or stay a day longer and take advantage of the outstanding activities offered. Don’t forget, the hotel fills up fast so be sure to make your reservations now at 800-HILTONS. We look forward to seeing you there!

The AzOA had a booth at the OptoWest Conference in Long Beach. Several Optometry students as well as in-state and out-of-state O.D.’s signed up to be new AzOA members. We are pleased to welcome them aboard.

The AOA is hosting a Membership Summit and their annual Congressional Congress in Washington, DC on April 7-9, 2008. Several of our members will be in attendance and appointments are being set to meet with Arizona’s senators and representatives in Washington. We are anticipating a great deal of legislative activity in the future, so please get involved as a Keyperson or as a sponsor. Each and every one of you can make a difference.

See you in Tucson!

Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died. ~ Erma Bomback

Aleta Gong, O.D., F.A.A.O, F.C.O.V.D.

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2008 Board Of Directors

Aleta Gong, O.D., F.A.A.O.President

Christina Olivetti, O.D.President Elect

Neha Amin, O.D., F.A.A.O.Vice President

Shannon Steinhauser, O.D., F.A.A.O.

Secretary/TreasurerGilbert Wong, O.D.

DirectorTom Czyz O.D.

DirectorLori Grover O.D., F.A.A.O.

DirectorChris Parot O.D.

DirectorDavidRockwell, O.D.

Past-President Jennifer Parker

Executive DirectorShirley Housh

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Jennifer Parker, CAE, Joins AzOA as New Executive Director

Jennifer Parker, CAE, has been selected as the new Executive Director of the AzOA.

Jennifer comes to Arizona from St. Louis, MO, where she previously served as the Executive Director of the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry (ARBO). With over 20 years of nonprofit association experience, her background includes experience in the optometric profession at the Missouri Optometric Association and at the American Optometric Association, where she served as the Manager of the Low Vision Rehabilitation and Sports Vision Sections.

Jennifer is an honors graduate of Columbia College, where she earned her A.S. and B.S. in Business Administration with emphasis in Management. She also earned her CAE (Certified Association Executive) designation conferred by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). In addition to ASAE, her other memberships include, Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the Society of Nonprofit Organizations, the Society of Human Resource Management, and the International Association of Optometric Executives. Jennifer and her husband, Howard serve as Membership Officers of the Gateway to the West Harley Owners Group.

“I am thrilled to be in Arizona and at the AzOA,” says Mrs. Parker. “I am really looking forward to meeting everyone at the Spring Congress.”

Wayward Medical Records Sold as Scrap Paper for $20 From the Yikes Dept.: When an enterprising Salt Lake City fourth-grade teacher paid $20 for scrap paper for her students, she walked away with a box of confidential medical records from a Florida hospital, reports the Deseret Morning News.

An investigation of the case of the wandering records is inconclusive. But this much is known: Central Florida Regional Hospital shipped three boxes of medical records in December via UPS to a Las Vegas auditor, the paper reports. When one of the boxes didn’t arrive, the auditor contacted hospital officials who, in turn, got in touch with UPS a couple of weeks later. A total of 28 patient records containing detailed medical histories, phone numbers, addresses, Social Security numbers and insurance information ultimately turned up at the scrap paper sale in Utah. Several files were for deceased patients.

Shipping companies often sell off packages that can’t be delivered, but a UPS spokesman told the Morning News that the company keeps packages for at least three months before getting rid of them. Hospital spokesman Craig A. Bair said officials were in contact with the shipping company and were looking to make sure the problem isn’t repeated. “Boxes of that type are shipped like that by hospitals all over the country all the time,” he said.

AZOA March Birthdays 1 Richard Glonek2 Debbie Duong4 Carl Simone, Randall Paul5 Brian Mach7 Donald Gullett8 James Meyers9 Leland Sherlock, Mark Page 10 Patrick Willer11 Catherine Hollenbach12 Richard Lampert,David Stacy, Harold Freeman, Jeffrey Martin13 Tiffany Uelner16 Christina Sorenson, Richard Kalina18 Larry Holle19 David Krafchak20 Sheryl Simms21 James Abbott22 James Francois, Sherri Horwitz, Norma Jenkins24 Heather Betsko25 Chris Carpenter26 Selvin Gnanakkan, Terri Gieske, Charles Fornara27 Jason Moulton, Stacee Burson, Michael Lipman29 Jonathan Wold30 Annette Hanian, Karen Wesley

AZOA April Birthdays 1 Leslie Hassman-Weintraub, Fredrick Buensuceso, Roger Grossbard2 Lori L. Grovers3 Kevin Koralewski5 Barbara A. Wiese7 Tammy T. Nguyen, Jennifer Samuel, Shannon L. Steinhauser8 James F. Holder9 Bruce A. Bridgewater, Jeffrey P Bergeson, Robert H. Mulgrew, Jeffrey A. Wilson, Ken N. Factor10 Norman Kupers, Jennifer M. Hoeppner11 Pete Danhoff, Lance Williams12 Stuart Greenberg, Elvin Ho14 Jacob Roy Miller15 Marc R. Bloomenstein, Jorge D. Huston 16 Craig Goldman, Thomas Babu, Ryan C. Stuart 18 Stacey J. Meier19 Paul Wagner20 James C. Lewis, Tania Nicole Sobchuk21 Melissa M. Muller, Marci Peiper O.D.22 Brent Hartzell23 Manisha B. Geiger25 James Blumenthal26 Jan M. McVey, Jeremy J. Olsen26 Jody L. Dagan27 John Osika28 Gilbert G. Wong29 Robert A. Harper29 Martin R. Weintraub30 John D. Fornara30 Lisa M. Ahuactzin

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Patient awareness of computer-related vision problems and demand for care of such problems is virtually exploding. With computer use among patients certain to grow in the future, we have only reached the tip of the iceberg.

Many optometrists probably have thought about providing computer vision care practice. As with the addition of any service, it requires some time, some effort, and perhaps some expenditures, but it can be done. Here is a 9-point checklist to follow:

1. Add questions about computer use to the patient history form. Specific

2. Set up a computer-friendly office.

3. Invest in specialized equipment.

4. Begin the education process from the time the patient enters the reception area.

5. Involve staff in the process.

6. Educate the community on computer vision care.

7. Pitch the story of computer vision care to the media.

8. Stay abreast of the latest literature and attend professional seminars.

9. Remind patients that their children also need to be observed for problems.

Nine Steps to Computer Vision Practice Excerpt from aoa.org

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Computer software to spot signs of glaucoma earlier than conventional tests is being developed by UK experts. Story from BBC NEWS:

The team at London’s Moorfields Eye Hospital say the test has the potential to prevent many patients from going blind. Diagnosing glaucoma can be difficult, as patients are often not aware of symptoms until a great deal of useful sight has been permanently destroyed. It is estimated glaucoma affects 67m people worldwide, including 500,000 in the UK - but only half are diagnosed. This has led to glaucoma being dubbed the “silent blinding disease”. It is estimated that if just 10% of UK glaucoma cases were detected and treated earlier it could save up to £1bn a year. If diagnosed in time, the condition can be easily treated with eye drops. The condition causes damage to the optic nerve which carries visual information from the eye to the brain.

Over the internet

The Moorfields Motion Detection Test (MDT) is designed to assess the field of vision. The software can be downloaded to a laptop computer, and eventually it is hoped to make it available directly from the internet. A central white spot and several white lines are displayed on a grey screen. The patient is asked to look steadily at the central spot and to press the computer mouse each time one of the lines is seen to move. The lines move at the same speed but move different distances as the test

Test To Spot Early Glaucoma Signs proceeds, meaning experts can detect the degree of visual loss. Moorfields say the test is affordable, portable, quick - and has the potential to spot glaucoma earlier than conventional tests, and with greater accuracy. Professor Vis Viswanathan, a consultant surgeon in glaucoma at Moorfields who developed the system, said conventional tests - which concentrate on the ability to see light - fail to pick up a patient’s ability to detect movement. However, the ability to perceive motion is one of the first things to vanish in people suffering glaucoma. He said: “A better test would be based on the ability to perceive motion and that is how this test came about. “In general terms, if somebody is perceiving very small amounts of motion, they are in pretty good shape.” Steve Winyard, from the RNIB, said current tests often inaccurately diagnosed a problem in people who did not have glaucoma. He said the new test promised to be more accurate. “This is a valuable step forward,” he said. Raise awareness From April, clinics in Toronto, Rome, Africa and Singapore will be testing the software with the aim of independently verifying how effective it is. Next year, researchers hope to be able to secure funding to roll out the software across the UK. The first World Glaucoma Day is being held on Thursday to raise awareness of the condition. Professor Peng Tee Khaw, a consultant ophthalmologist at Moorfields, said: “By the time people come to us they have often lost a lot of their sight and the damage is permanent. “If we could pick these people up at an earlier stage it would make a tremendous difference to their lives.”

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The Legisla�ve Commi�ee would like to THANK the following Doctors that contributed to Secretary of State Jan Brewers re-elec�on campaign (each person made their maximum contribu�on per person):

Dr. Joel AckermanDr. Troy FordDr. Gary and Naomi GreeneDr. Norma JenkinsDr. Ken and Cora JohnsonDr. Chris�na Olive�Dr. Chris and Kerri ParotDr. Ma� and Tracy Sullivan

Also, Contributors to Senator McCain and a�endees at his recent fundraiser:

Dr. Aleta GongDr. Larry SternDr. Ma� SullivanDr. Robert Maynard Sr,Dr. Gilbert WongDr. Rand SiekertDr. Marc Bloomenstein

The Legisla�ve Chairpeople would like to THANK the following individuals that a�ended various fundraisers in the month of March:

Dr. Joel AckermanDr. Frank AkersDr. Gail Bass-DerscheidDr. Tom CzyzDr. Beth DeemerDr. Aleta GongTim HanianDr. Cathy HollenbachShirley HoushDr. Ken and Cora JohnsonDr. Chris�na Olive�Jennifer Parker Dr. Todd SmithDr. Lil Vogl

Optometrists are invited to join the CIBA VISION Cycle-4-Sight 2008, to be held in Napa Valley from May 5-9, and help raise money for Optometry Giving Sight on behalf of the 300 million people who are blind or vision-impaired due to refractive error.

The event will feature bike rides through Napa Valley, with stops at 15 vineyards over the course of the 5-day ride. The event also offers an opportunity to earn 5 hours of COPE CE.

Participation is limited to the first 39 optometrist who register. For more information and to register, visit www.givingsight.org or email kevin.roe@cibavision.com

Optometry Giving Sight is a joint initiative of the World Optometry Foundation, the International Centre for Eyecare Education and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.

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If you haven’t heard, Arizona’s newly revised optometry rules (R4-21-205 Section C number 3 ) will now require a copy of your current CPR certificate be submitted for licensure renewal if you have a pharmaceutical agents number (P####A).

Below I have listed some online CPR Healthcare Provider Re-Certification Programs.

www.aedcpr.com This online provider costs $19.95 (to print your own card) or $24.80 (pre-printed card mailed to you).

www.procpr.org This online provider costs $29.95.

www.cprtoday.com This online provider costs $39.95.

www.ptitraining.net This online provider costs $29.95 Additionally, if you would prefer a traditional in-person program, please email me. If I get enough response, I can set up an evening program. Email me at ssteinhauser@hotmail.com with “AzOA CPR” in the subject line. To review the revised AZ optometry rules, you will need Adobe Reader and go to:http://www.optometry.az.gov/UserFiles/File/PDF%20folder/Final%20Rules%20packet.pdf

Healthcare Provider CPR Re-Certification By Dr. Shannon Steinhäuser – AzOA CE Chair & Secretary/Treasurer

As of March 1, optometrists who bill Medicare electronically must include their NPIs on all Medicare claims, in addition to any older IDs they may be using. For most of the past year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) have been allowing ODs and other Medicare physicians to use their older, “legacy” identifiers alone while they obtained new NPIs and made sure the personal information attached to all of the numbers matched correctly.

However, after May 23, Medicare physicians will be required to use only NPIs on all electronic claims submitted to Medicare and all other health care payers. That means any informational discrepancies must be ironed-out before then. Although the deadlines don’t apply to Medicare physicians who file only paper claims, those who send their claims to a clearinghouse that files electronically on their behalf must comply. The AOA is suggesting that ODs:

• Start using the NPI. Send a few small test claims right away using only the NPI to determine if Medicare and other payers will accept it.

• Watch for NPI warnings. Starting last summer, Medicare began issuing informational warnings on claims for physicians whose new NPI information did not match with information attached to their old IDs. Until these discrepancies are resolved, NPI use will result in claims rejections.

• Re-enroll in Medicare if needed. Physicians who find out they need additional Medicare PINs to match to their new NPIs can complete this process through their carriers.

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Genetic variations that affect the production of various chemicals in the inflammation pathways could provide more information about age related macular degeneration (AMD), according to research released in the British Journal of Ophthalmology on February 28, 2008.

AMD is a progressive eye diseases which affects the center of the retina, known as the macula, at the back of the eye. This portion of the eye is most specialized for fine, central vision tasks, including reading or driving. It is most common among the elderly, and in developed countries it is a major cause of untreatable blindness.

Researchers from the University of Southampton in the UK

Macular Degeneration Could Be Affected By Genetic Variant Source: AOA NEWS

investigated genes controlling the production and suppression of cytokines, which play an important role in the inflammatory response. They focused on four specific genetic variations, each related to control of expression of certain cytokines.

To this end, they examined DNA samples from people aged 55 or older. 478 were people presenting with AMD and 555 people showed no signs of the disease. One of the genetic variants examined (251A/T) is associated with the gene boosting production of interleukin 8 (IL-8). In previous studies, this genetic variation has been linked to several inflammatory diseases and cancer, and this genetic variant was significantly more prevalent in patients with AMD. The results remained conclusive after normalization for age, sex, weight, and smoking, all of which can specify a higher risk of AMD.

The authors indicate that, in a larger study, their findings could help create a test to screen for AMD genetically, as well as potential directions for development of drugs to control it. In an editorial accompanying the article, opthamology specialists from the National Institutes of Heath and the University of Michigan cautiously commend the results. They note that many further studies are necessary before any direct causal relationship can be confirmed. However, they claim that the explanation is plausible, because the development of AMD has been linked to cooperative effects from genetic and environmental factors. That is, natural changes that come with aging, such as the accumulation of oxidative stress, seem to initially give rise to the disease, which becomes worse with additional immune system activity.

• Keep NPI information up to date. Physicians are required to report changes to their NPI information within 30 days of the change.

Also, visiting the NPI Web site (https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/) or calling the NPI enumerator at 1-800-465-3203 can determine whether a physician’s NPI information is correct. Calling the Medicare carrier can confirm whether the carrier has the correct information in its system.

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After months of veto threats and heated negotiations, President Bush signed into law the FY 2008 consolidated appropriations bill (HR 2764), which included an important victory for optometry and America’s families.

This legislation – signed into law on December 26 -- provides Federal recognition and funding for the AOA’s sight-saving and lifesaving InfantSEE® initiative. A direct appropriation to the AOA for InfantSEE®, totaling more than $430,000, was backed by Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV) who has been learning about the impact InfantSEE® is having in his home state and across the country from ODs in West Virginia.

In addition to the months of hard work by West Virginia ODs, the AOA Washington Office organized well-timed briefings for senators, congressmen and their aides, and other activities to build further support in Congress. Of course, every AOA member, particularly the 7,800 doctors participating in InfantSEE® who have provided as many as 150,000 no cost vision assessments to America’s babies, helped optometry win new friends and admirers on Capitol Hill.

The good news about InfantSEE® is being heard. America’s leaders in Washington, DC now have a better understanding that early detection is needed to reduce the impact of amblyopia and other conditions that may lead to impairments, loss of sight and can even affect spatial and cognitive development. In fact, newly complied data by the AOA shows that the overall need for concern has increased from one in 14 in 2005 to one in nine in 2007, clearly revealing a growing need for early vision examinations in infants.

The InfantSEE® “earmark” was included in the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Health and

AOA Secures Federal Funding for Lifesaving InfantSEE® ProgramHuman Services 2008 budget. The funding will support InfantSEE’s mission of encouraging infant eye and vision assessments and offering early detection of potential eye and vision problems at no cost, regardless of income or ability to pay.

In April, optometrists and optometry students from around the country will gather in Washington, D.C., at the 2008 AOA Congressional Advocacy Conference. The goal is to raise awareness of the profession on Capitol Hill and to highlight priority issues. The 2008 Congressional Advocacy Conference will be optometry’s largest and most important advocacy gathering all year, providing the profession with an ideal opportunity to focus squarely on critical legislative issues including: ending the exclusion of optometry from the National Health Service Corps, ensuring children’s readiness to learn vision through comprehensive eye exams and a revision of the Medicaid physician definition to include ODs. As 2008 unfolds, lawmakers will likely begin to consider proposals to reshape and even overhaul the American health care system. With so much at stake, it’s expected that groups with an anti-optometry agenda -- including organized medicine, insurance and managed care companies and Internet contact lens sellers -- will continue to be active on Capitol Hill. Attending this conference from Arizona are Drs. Annette Hanian, Marla Husz, Don Jarnagin, Rand Siekert . Aleta Gong and Executive Director Jennifer Parker.

2008 AOA Congressional Advocacy Conference “Advocacy for Optometry’s Future” Taking Shape

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2008 AOA Congressional Advocacy Conference “Advocacy for Optometry’s Future” Taking Shape

The world lost a great guy on March 25th, 2008. Dr. Donald Shapiro passed away peace-fully at home, surrounded by his family. Don was born in Wampum, PA. on September 13, 1919. Don graduated from the Pennsylvania State College of Optometry in 1940 where he was the senior class president. After college, he enlisted in the US Army and partici-pated in the USO Army war show, which traveled throughout the U.S., as a coordinator. He eventually was sent to New Guinea in the Pacific Theatre of World War II where he was a 1st lieutenant. After the war, he opened his own optometry office in Ellwood City, PA. Don met his future wife, Ellie, in 1951, in Youngstown, Ohio. They lived in Ellwood City

until they moved to Arizona in 1960. Don was a practicing optometrist for more than 50 years. Don bought an optometric practice from a retiring doctor on McDowell Road and the office is still thriving today, run by his son, Gary. Don was loved by his many patients and employees and enjoyed his chosen profession well into his late 70s. His favorite avocation was golf, which he enjoyed at the old Century Country Club, the Arizona Biltmore, and most recently Desert Highlands Golf Club. He played golf for over forty years with his many friends and family. In many instances, he was called, “Coach,” because he could analyze everyone’s swing and give them tips to improve. Don was involved in the Lions Club International, B’nai Brith, and Congregation Beth Israel. Don is survived by his loving wife, Ellie, son Gary and his wife Laurie, and daughters Karen and her husband Ron Nachtwey, and Sue and her husband Robert Lyle. His four grandchildren, David, Dorie, Blake, and Samantha will miss him greatly.

In Memory Of Dr. Donald Shapiro

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OPTOMETRISTS AVAILABLE

OPTOMETRISTS AVAILABLE Beginning March 31st. PT/FT. Great with kids, CLs, medicalcomanagement. Looking for steady position in SE Valley. AZ lic, TPA certified. Please email eyedocfalcon@gmail.com or Call Dr. Falcon at 480-383-9956OPTOMETRIST AVAILABLE Former resident wishing to return to AZ. TPA certified. Most areas considered. Email/call Barry Herndon at herndonodjd@aol.com (317) 509-2225.INDEPENDENT CONTRACT OPTOMETRIST: Offers services in the Phoenix area. Therapeutics (Over 10 years experience including children and elders, nursing homes, private practice and corporate. Available one to six days a week. Prefer stable schedule. Contact eyedocaz@gmail.com or write POB 753, Cashion, AZ 85329-0733. Refer-ences available.OPTOMETRISTS AVAILABLE: FT/PT/or fill in, AZ lic, TPA. Call 617-270-8065 Dr. Charania.OPTICIAN TRAINING: Sandy Sulzman with many years experience, available to provide staff training and fill in to practice. Call 480-221-8204OPTOMETRIST AVAILABLE - FT/PT fill in and vacation coverage statewide! 30+ year’s exp. Leave message at 602-400-4567.OPTOMETRIST AVAILABLE. TPA/DPA Certified since 1975. Local or outlying areas. Jeffrey Eger, 480-964-6772, 480-655-7059.

OPTOMETRISTS NEEDED

OPTOMETRISTS NEEDED 1 DAY PER WEEK: Busy one-Dr.. independent practice in Green Valley.(20 minutes south of Tucson) looking for an OD to work one day per week, preferably Wednesdays. Technician available for com-plete pre-testing. We have a great staff and use advance technology including EMR,Optomap,OCT,autophoropter.Please contact Dr. Christine Bartoletti at 520-625-5673 or email cbartoletti@vistaeyecare.net.OPTOMETRIST WANTED : Optometrist Wanted: Director position – Optometry Department at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital (in Sacaton, AZ). This facility serves the Gila River Indian Community. Minimum requirements: completion of 1 year residency program, at least 6 years clinical experience which includes 2 years in a leadership/management role. Please contact Human Resources at (888) 484-8526.OUTSTANDING OD NEEDED:Scottsdale Fashion Square- PT OD needed 2-3 dy/wk. Medical Optometry & Spe-cialty CL. State of the art equipment (Matrix VF, Pachymentry, Networked Digital Retinal Camera, etc). Large CL practice and our great staff performs the Pre-testing. Must have understanding of Medical/Medicare billing and have an AZ therapeutic & DEA license. We have a wonderful staff and we are located in the fabulous Fashion Square Mall. Great salary with bonus. Call Dr. O’Daniel @ 602-400-6655 or email CV + resume to DrODaniel@yahoo.com.OPTOMETRIST NEEDED: For Sunday coverage at Arizona Mills Mall. Patients pre-tested by trained staff. Call Dr. Irene@480-215-2633 OPTOMETRIST NEEDED: For Saturdays. Contact Guy T. McDougal, Superstition Springs Mall at 480-641-0894 (H) or 480-830-6722 (O).OPTOMETRIST NEEDED: PT/FT. Busy retail location in Gilbert AZ, contract is independent and requires insur-ance programs. Strictest confidence kept. Call David 480-216-0826.OPTOMETRIST WANTED FOR ESTABLISHED PRACTICE: A progressive optometric staff is vital to the con-tinued growth of our organization, whose foundation is based on a one-on-one patient service. We are currently accepting resumes for optometrists, focused on full scope patient care. Email to jmartinez@azeyecare.com or Fax: (623) 551-1700OPTOMETRIST WANTED PT or Fill in. Located in the South East Valley for more information please call 480-290-1470.OPTOMETRIST WANTED: Successful, modern one doctor practice in downtown Scottsdale looking for a “perma-nent” one day per week associate. Monday preferred, but would also do Friday. Contact Dr. Kessler @ 480-947-4349 or drkessler@eyecareplusaz.comOPTOMETRIST WANTED: Seeking motivated Optometrists for FT/PT position. Four practices located in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Potentially Lucrative. Please contact Dr. Nainesh C. Bhakta at 602-315-5201 or nc-bod@cox.net.OPTOMETRIST NEEDED: North Scottsdale. Coverage needed for occasional fill in retail setting. Possibility for more days in the future if desired. Good pay and working conditions. Please call 480-203-2625 or email JLK4eyes@yahoo.comASSOCIATE OPTOMETRIST WANTED: Progressive full-scope established practice providing medical optom-etry, laser vision correction, Optomap, HRT, automated phoroptors and corneal refractive surgery is looking to add an associate optometrist. Excellent work ethic, interpersonal skills, team player, and marketing orientation required. If you are interested in contributing professionally within an innovative, highly respected organization and are looking for a position that offers a competitive salary and great benefits, email your resume and cover letter to azdoceye@aol.comOPTOMETRISTS NEEDED: PT(2 to 3 days/week) in large private practice (Scottsdale, Phoenix and Carefree). Residency training or rehabilitative optometry experience desirable. Potential for ft employment and ownership awards within 1 to 2 years. Ask for Michele, call 602-863-2223 or fax 602-863-0156. Visit our web site at www.advanced-vision.org or email us at Phoenix@advanced-vision.org.OPTOMETRISTS NEEDED - POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: FT and PT opportunity. avail. for future growth plans. We are planning future office openings in Phoenix and Tucson. We are an Optometrist-owned company. We offer guaranteed salaries and a full benefits package. We are the largest employer of ODs in the state. Our offices are well-equipped and managed with professional, trained staffs. For information call Mark Peller, @ 602-524-4397 or email mpeller@cox.netOD NEEDED: Flagstaff EyeMasters Please Contact Dr. Tom Sowash @ 303-725-1988 or email Tsowash@yahoo.comOD Needed: FT/PT/Doctors and weekend help needed for both the East and West Valleys in the Phoenix metro area, adjacent to EyeMasters. Billingual a plus. Please contact Dr. Tom Sowash @303-725-1988. Tsowash@yahoo.com.OPTOMETRIST NEEDED: Full time in Tucson-early June timeframe. Practice next to EyeMasters. Please contact Dr. Tom Sowash for details @303-725-1988. Tsowash@yahoo.comOPTICAL TECH/OPTICIAN: Wanted PT/FT for new eye clinic in Northeast Phoenix. Computer skills a must. Flex-ible hours. Fax resume to 602-466-2336.Optician/Front Office, Chandler New, growing upscale private optometry practice is looking for a full-time person with optical and front office skills. Great location, great hours, great office! We are a fun, family-oriented practice, where your experience and input is highly sought and regarded. Visit our website at www.focusedoneyes.com and see if we are the practice for you. Call us at 480-963-6287, or e-mail us at info@focusedoneyes.com.OPTICIAN NEEDED: (NEW) Licensed Optician needed to fill a full time position in Mesa and Phoenix at Target Optical. Wage is competitive. Full benefits available after only 90 days! Looking to fill position ASAP. Information

please contact DERYA UNLU @ 310-991-9935 or 310-202-6530.OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT/OPTOMETRIC TECH: (NEW) Needed for a busy optometric practice in Avondale. Bi-lingual a must for this F/T position. No weekends, Friendly Atmosphere, and Benefits. Please fax your resume to 623-845-1401 OR call David @ 623-845-1400 if any further questions.

OPTICIANS/TECH NEEDED

OPTICAL TECH/OPTICIAN: Wanted PT/FT for new eye clinic in Northeast Phoenix. Computer skills a must. Flex-ible hours. Fax resume to 602-466-2336.OPTICIAN NEEDED: North Phoenix. New start-up private practice in North Phoenix is seeking an optician. Look-ing for individual with great customer service skills who is a self-starter and will help build our new practice Please call 623-582-3937 or email MAK42020@yahoo.comOPTICIAN NEEDED: (NEW) Licensed Optician needed to fill a full time position in Mesa and Phoenix at Target Optical. Wage is competitive. Full benefits available after only 90 days! Looking to fill position ASAP. Information please contact DERYA UNLU @ 310-991-9935 or 310-202-6530.OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT/OPTOMETRIC TECH: (NEW) Needed for a busy optometric practice in Avondale. Bi-lingual a must for this F/T position. No weekends, Friendly Atmosphere, and Benefits. Please fax your resume to 623-845-1401 OR call David @ 623-845-1400 if any further questions. OPTOMETRIC ASISTANT NEEDED; FT or PT Optometric assistant. Experience not necessary, but preferred. Please email resume to slchristensen@ostceyes.com or fax to 480-755-3907 EQUIPTMENT NEEDED WANT TO PURCHASE : Spot Retinoscope and Ophthalmoscope, both must be in good condition Please call Dr. B at 602-264-7501

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

TUCSON OFFICE FOR LEASE; Great opportunity to build a private practice in beautiful Oro Valley. 1,632 sq. ft. office is located in well established, upscale community. Fully equipped and available for immediate lease. Ameni-ties include: area for optical, 3 exam lanes, 1 attending optometrist office, 1 staff lunch room, 1 unisex restroom, 1 patient waiting room. If interested please contact Tammi Vigano at (602) 708-8686 or email tvigano@bdpec.comEQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Woodlyn Handicap Accessible Chair and Stand $2,200.00, Topcon 3E Slit Lamp $2,900.00, Woodlyn Slit Lamp $2,000.00, Haag Striet Tonometers with the above Slit Lamps for $695.00. Dr. Serge Wright at 928-282-4126 or email drwright@sedonaeyecare.comFOR SALE: Solid oak, lighted frame boards, display cases, & dispensing tables by Fashion Optical Displays. Great condition. Make offer. Contact Dr, Woolf @ 480-830-1212 or plwoolf@woolfeyecenter.com (photos available for email)USED EQUIP FOR SALE: Chair/Stand $800, Humphrey 585 AutoRef $500,NCT@ $200. Contact Bryan 602-690-5216 or email azopticalillusions@hotmail.comEQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Five unit Fashion Optical frame display for sale. Includes two wall mirrors and a long four person dispensing table with matching chairs. Photos available. Reasonably priced. Misc. items: tables, trays, tools, etc. Contact Joe Pratte jhpratte@email.comEQUIPMENT FOR SALE:Several pieces of front office equipment for sale including ultra portable laptop, two mo-tion computing tablet computers and more. For info, please call 480-985-6211 ask for Tasha VineyardEQUIPMENT FOR SALE: from closed office “GREAT PRICES” Slit Lamps, Autorefractor F.D.T. Keratometer,chairs, stools, Pachymeter, Phoropter, Retinscope and much more. Call 602-439-3937EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: FRAME DISPLAY UNITS (BY FASHION OPTICAL DISPLAY), DISPENSING TABLE (OAKWOOD) LIGHTED AND MIRRORED, CONTACT DR. JARNAGIN AT 623-937-7264.OPTICAL FURNITURE, Optician’s V shaped desk-very good condition, Frame boards (Nice), 10 matching reception area chairs (Very nice condition) Price negotiable on all. Call 928-757-5005 ask for Dr. Kelly Corbridge.EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Two 8’6” dispensing tables with center display area, Glass shelving unit frame display that is a corner unit-28” to the corner and then another 6’2”. 7’2” high halogen lights in the top-storage in the bottom-also room for 4 rotators. Call 480-967-4910EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Ziess Humphries HARK-599 (autorefractor/keratometer model 599). This instrument is just over 1 year old and in excellent condition. It has been used very little during that time. Complete with original supplies box and calibration eye. $12,000 OBO Call 480-755-1925.EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: TOPCON KR-8000PA AutoRef/Ker/Topog (“three-in-one) unit. Bought brand new in Feb 05. Excellent condition. Topog lightly used (ony 10-15 times!). Includes unit,mapping sortware, Epson printer and laptom. $10,990 neg. Call 480-215-7079 or email landee@juno.com

PRACTICES FOR SALE

FOR SALE: Complete finishing lab for sale: Gerber patterless edger, sv/poly lens inventory, tint tanks, polisher,groover,smart drill mounts…much more… ALL FOR $3900.00. Contact Tom @ dttbabu@2020image.comPRACTICE FOR SALE: Glendale private practice has been operating and profitable in the same location for over 35 years. Current doctor/owner is nearing retirement. If interested, please email optompractice@yahoo.com.OPTICAL SHOP FOR SALE: 3 year old optical shop in North Scottsdale, beautiful store needs Dr. to grow, optical sales in 2007 $134,000. Current Dr. doing $30,000.00 working 6 hours a week. Unlimited possibilities with the right motivated Dr. Walk in and do $160,000. All new, must see. Contact Brian at eyeguy2@cox.net. First $120,000 gets it, must sell.PRACTICE FOR SALE: Grossing $760K in 2006 with adjusted net revenues of over $275K. Doctor works just four days a week. Great location outside of Tucson. Stable and growing population. Seller is retiring. Infor: Contact Scott Daniels at Practice Concepts 877-778-2020PRACTICE FOR SALE. Established practice: Alma School and University in Mesa, one exam room,one pre-screen-ing room. Includes auto refractor, retinal camera and Dicon perimeter, frames and refracting lane. Purchase to include the sale of two buildings. Information: Dr. Jeffrey Eger, 480-964-6672; 480-655-7059.PRIVATE PRACTICE FOR SALE: Busy VSP practice located at Phoenix/Chandler line. Established in 2003, and grown tremendously. Excellent location in high growth area. Beautiful interior design/floor plan. Approximately 2000 sq. ft. Please send all inquires to vapod@msn.comSeller is retiring. Infor: Contact Scott Daniels at Practice Concepts 877-778-2020PRACTICE FOR SALE. Established practice: Alma School and University in Mesa, one exam room,one pre-screen-ing room. Includes auto refractor, retinal camera and Dicon perimeter, frames and refracting lane. Purchase to include the sale of two buildings. Information: Dr. Jeffrey Eger, 480-964-6672; 480-655-7059.PRIVATE PRACTICE FOR SALE: Busy VSP practice located at Phoenix/Chandler line. Established in 2003, and grown tremendously. Excellent location in high growth area. Beautiful interior design/floor plan. Approximately 2000 sq. ft. Please send all inquires to vapod@msn.comPRACTICE FOR SALE: In Show Low, AZ. Doctor retiring after 40 years. Doctor is not V.S.P…great opportunity for growth! Will look at all offers. Building also available for sale or lease. Contact Don Gullet 928-537-2315 or 928-367-2192.

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March 2008

THANK YOU FROM LAVEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Welcome New Members

Helen F. Dash� OD1938 S Dobson RoadMesa, AZ 85202480-777-1649Pacific University 2002hfd28@yahoo.com

Eva Takacs OD4570 N Oracle Rd.Tucson, AZ 85705520-293-3131NOVA 2007evakh@yahoo.com

Arizona Optometric Association

1702 E. Highland Ave., Ste. 213

Phoenix, Arizona 85016

602-279-0055 or 800-346-2020

Fax 602-264-6356

Email info@azoa.org

Carlsson Pediatric & Family Eye Center celebrated its one year anniversary back in December of 2007! Made it through the first year!

VOSH has a large team going to Miguel Aleman, Se-nora, Mx, March 27 through April 5th. We have 7 ODs and 2 Opthalmologist, 2 senior students from the Netherlands and 27 ancillary staff scheduled and we expect to serve 3,000 people.

Dr. Barry Herndon is relocating to Chandler, Arizona from Indianapolis, Indiana. Welcome Dr. Herndon.

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