Let us thank Dr. Brandon Friedman, Dr. Brian Higa, Dr. Ida Chung, and Dr. Munish Sharma for attending COA Legislative Day on behalf of IEOS on March 27, 2024 This year's COA Legislative Day focused on three primary topics concerning Optometry: 1) Medi-Cal Reimburse Rates- The current Medi-Cal rates have…
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Save The Date: April 18, 2023 COA Legislative Day
IEOS is able to support members who attend COA Legislative Day with a travel reimbursement of up to $250.…
Action Needed! Urge the Governor to Sign AB2236!
If you are unfamiliar with this bill AB2236 will authorize Optometrists who complete the required training to perform: ALT/SLT LPI YAG Capsulotomy Removal of lumps and bumps from adnexa (removed tissue must be biopsied) Corneal Crosslinking Please contact Governor Newsom to sign this bill by Clicking Here: Or Copy…
Hubble Contacts slapped with $3.5 million penalties, restrictions and supervision
The DOJ, FTC action reflects a sustained, years-long effort by the AOA, state associations and doctors nationwide to gather and report on threats posed by unscrupulous contact lens sellers. Read More at AOA.org…
Advocate for the Contact Lens Rule Modernization Act!
Help advocate for the new Contact Lens Rule Modernization Act S. 4613 by encouraging our US Senators to Co-Sponsor the Bill. This new bill would eliminate automated prescription verification calls or "robocalls" and would remove the paperwork mandate for contact lens prescriptions and would just require a sign posted visible…
COA Q&A with VSP
Questions about VSP's formulary changes? Do you want to better understand the business reasons behind them? Interested in how to maximize these changes? Concerns about patient care? Members of COA and Local Society Leadership are meeting with VSP on Thursday, August 20. If you have questions that you would like…
COA Legislative Day and IEOS September Meeting
COA Legislative Day and IEOS September Meeting Date: Saturday, September 28th, 2019 Rossa's Cucina Enoteca 425 North Vineyard Avenue Ontario, CA 91709 View Map COA and IEOS invites members to enjoy appetizers and drinks with peers and local legislators at this fun, informal event! Optometry students and non-COA member optometrists…