This virtual education series gives you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and earn credits before the end of the year. You are not required to attend the full series and can join sessions of interest as your schedule allows. Eyecare professionals in the U.S. can earn ABO credits for each course, while those in Canada will receive continuing education credits for opticians and optometric assistants. Click here for the courses will be offered as part of the series.

 

October is more than just the season of pumpkin spice, caramel corn, and Halloween. It is also Eye Injury Prevention Month. Safeguarding your eyes from harm is one of the most straightforward and essential steps you can take to ensure lifelong eye health.

Nearly half of all eye injuries occurred in the home. Home repairs, yard work, cleaning, and cooking caused more than 40% of eye injuries. More than a third of those injuries happened in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room, or family room.  More than 40% of eye injuries yearly are related to sports or recreational activities.

As you may have heard, VSP plans to significantly reduce their lab network nationwide. However, we want to reassure you that Central Lab Group Optical is fully committed to supporting you and will remain your most trusted business partner. We are ready to accept all your VSP orders and are equipped to address any questions you may have promptly and efficiently. Click here to read more..

 

According to data from Prevent Blindness, more eye injuries occur from basketball than any other sport, with pools and water sports following as the second highest cause of sports-related eye injury. Prevent Blindness has declared September as Sports Eye Safety Month to help educate the public on the best ways to protect eyes and keep vision healthy while playing sports. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), 90 percent of serious eye injuries could be prevented by wearing appropriate protective eyewear.  Although not all sports require it, it is safer to wear eye protection. A few where you would benefit from having safety glasses are football, baseball, basketball, racquetball, tennis, pickleball, and archery.

 Here is the news you and your patients have been waiting for! We know that a top question about Transitions GEN S has continued to be: “When will ALL Transitions colors be covered by VSP?”  Effective July 10th, ALL 8 Transitions GEN S colors are now available in the VSP formulary. This is a removes a key barrier, allowing you  to confidently recommend all GEN S colors to VSP patients. ALL 8 Transitions GEN S colors are now covered by VSP in Category B (same as Gray & Brown). Transitions® GEN S™ is available in 8 exclusive colors, including a brand-new addition: Transitions GEN S Ruby!

The most common eye problem is computer vision syndrome. Computer vision syndrome is not just a myth. Excessive amount of screen time and not enough breaks can cause headaches, inattentiveness, neck pain, back strain and dry eye.

Educate your patients on the 20-20-20 rule:
Every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and look at something 20 feet away.

Ask your local Central Lab Group Sales Consultant or Customer Service Representative about your options for occupational lenses: Essilor Computer, KODAK SoftWear®, Shamir Autograph II – Office™, Shamir Computer™, Shamir WorkSpace™