OAOP ENEWS

Last Chance to Register for Giving Sight Day

We have over 20 practices registered for Giving Sight Day this year and will begin our efforts to market this event across the state today! Please see here for a list of participating practices.

If you would like to participate but have not registered, please click here TODAY to sign up! Participating in GSD is a great way to give back to your community and show that Oklahoma Optometry is represented by a caring and compassionate group of ODs.

Thank you to all our participants! We can't wait for another exciting and successful event.

Converge Registration is Open

Join us at Converge for the combined OAOP and NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry conference, where you can discover the latest cutting-edge clinical education, technology, and more. This in-person event brings optometric physicians, paraoptometrics, student doctors, and vendors to network and learn from experts across the country. With a schedule full of educational sessions and networking opportunities, this is an event not to miss!

OD registration includes:

· 18 hours of cutting-edge CME

· World-class speaker line-up includes Paul Ajamian, OD, Richard Castillo, OD, Selina McGee, OD, Carolyn Majcher, OD, and more

· Interact with industry-leading vendors in the two-day exhibit hall

· Evening receptions

· Additional discounts for AOA Members & Subscribe Live Package registrants

· Light Adjustment Lens hands-on session (limited to 20 ODs, off-site location)

Paraoptometric/Staff registration includes:

· 6 hours of CE on Saturday, November 19

· Lynn Lawrence, CPOT, Ryan Fenska, OD, and Yvon Farmer, RMA

· Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced Tracks

· Add-on the Hands-On Diagnostic Lab Friday (limited to 50, pre-registration required)

To learn more or register, click here or download the OD Registration or Staff Registration forms.

***We’re currently experiencing an issue with the $100 discount for individuals who purchased the Subscribe Live Package. At this time, please register using the printable form or email meetings@oaop.org for assistance.

OAOP Happy Hours: Date Corrections!

Please join us for a fun evening of beer tastings from local breweries. This event is for OAOP members and their optometry staff. Select one of two events:

Thursday, September 22 - Walker Terrace in Midtown Oklahoma City or
Thursday, September 29 - Cabin Boys Brewery in Tulsa

Both events are come and go from 6-8 pm. Sponsored by Evergreen Financial Alliances (MassMutual OK).

RSVP to OAOP Happy Hour

TODAY: Subscribe Live Explores "AMD and AMD Imposters"

The next Subscribe Live session will take place TODAY from 6-7 pm CST. The course is titled "AMD and AMD Imposters. Optometrists encounter patients with a variety of degenerative and non-degenerative macular conditions. There are a number of risk factors associated with these diseases including patient’s demography, genetics and life-style choices. Many of these patients suffer specifically from “age related macular degeneration” (AMD) while others mimic AMD. From standpoint of clinical course and proper management of patients suffering with these conditions, differential diagnosis is very important. This lecture demonstrates the clinical and diagnostic findings associated AMD as compared to other mimicking clinical entities. More information is available here.

Read more here!

Upcoming HHS Security Risk Tool Assessment Webinars

Is your organization using the SRA Tool to help conduct a security risk assessment (SRA)? The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are hosting a webinar in September about the Security Risk Assessment Tool. In this webinar, we will focus on how to review and update an assessment from a previous session. We will also cover a basic overview of the tool and highlight some new enhancements in version 3.3. There will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions and give feedback during the session.

There are two dates available for this webinar. Registration is limited to 3,000 participants for each presentation. The presentation will be the same for both sessions. A recording will be made available after the final webinar session.

September 14, 2:00-3:00pm ET

September 15, 11:00-12pm ET

Download the SRA Tool here .

Apollo Award Nominations are Open

Nominate a colleague for an Apollo Award!

The Apollo Award is the highest award presented to the general public by the OAOP. It honors persons or organizations for distinguished service to the visual welfare of the public. The Apollo recognizes:

Individuals who have performed a significant public service for the visual welfare of others;
Educational institutions and organizations;
Research programs;
Civic and community groups.

Download the Apollo Award Nomination Form

September Social Media Assets

In order to help your practices boost your presence on social media, we will be sending monthly social media cards and suggested text-copy for use on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Download this month's social media card about back to school eye exams via this Dropbox link. Email Heatherlyn@OAOP.org if you have trouble downloading the files.

Use social media to promote your involvement with Giving Sight Day in early October!

Click above to view or place classified ads on OAOP.org!

Download the MyOAOP Mobile App

Make sure to download the My OAOP App to stay up-to-date on events, new resources, and member benefits at the OAOP.

My OAOP is a year-round engagement and event app designed to deliver personal and relevant content, facilitate networking and action, enable a direct line of communication, and amplify your member experience.

Click here to download the mobile app! Questions or Comments? Contact OAOP at 405-524-1075.

Support OOPAC

The Oklahoma Optometry Political Action Committee (OOPAC) is the tool we use to ensure support for optometry at the State Capitol. Our goal in 2022 is to raise $100,000 for this mission. Please donate generously and help us to elect and reelect lawmakers who value and understand quality vision care and the regulatory and legal framework needed to sustain it.

Click here to make a one-time donation and here to set up a recurring donation.

In the Know: Important News for Vision Health Professionals

AOA survey finds discrimination by health and vision plans

An AOA survey of doctors of optometry reported that 60% of them were denied participation in a health plan's network. Conducted by the AOA Health Policy Institute, the survey found 64% of doctors of optometry reported that health plans require...

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Governor Stitt's H.E.L.P. Task Force Recommends...

Oklahoma City, OK - Today, the Helping Every Life and Parent (H.E.L.P) Task Force unanimously recommended the Oklahoma Health Care Authority expand coverage for SoonerCare members receiving pregnancy and postpartum services.

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