Michigan Optometric Association

Participate in a Research Study on the Prevalence and Predictors of Burnout in Optometrists

As a doctoral candidate in the Department of Psychology at Liberty University, Jeffrey Weaver, OD, MBA, MS is conducting research on burnout in optometry as part of the requirements for his Ph.D. degree. The purpose of his research is to determine the prevalence of burnout in the profession of optometry in the United States and to explore if practice type and workload are predictors of burnout in optometrists. Dr. Weaver is asking MOA members to join the study.

As an incentive to participate Dr. Weaver is offering the opportunity for participants to be entered in a drawing to receive a $500 gift card or one of five $100 gift cards.

Complete the survey here: https://ow.ly/qSbg50SSf8A

The Michigan Optometric Association and Ferris State University Michigan College of Optometry welcome you to join us for Advanced Procedures Course

Thursday, November 21 - Sunday, November 24, 2024
Michigan College of Optometry in Big Rapids, Michigan

Instruction will be provided by the faculty from
Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry.

Learn more at https://ow.ly/tci250SSeN9

Get in the Game and join the MOA for 2024 Fall Seminar!

Join us for a football themed event and show your support in your favorite team gear!
• 13 hours of COPE accredited CE for optometrist
• 12 hours of AOA CPC certified CE for paraoptometric professionals
• Exhibit hall offering the latest and most relevant products, technologies, therapeutics and services
• Tuesday evening education workshop offered: Medical Billing and COB with VSP
• Wednesday evening university alumni reception

Register now: https://ow.ly/TmEK50SSety

Calling for AOA doctor, patient testimonials

The AOA is calling for doctors and patients to share their impactful, and oftentimes life-changing, stories where an AOA doctor was the first stop in their journey to an eye-related or other diagnosis and treatment.

Personal stories are one of the most impactful tools we have when it comes to encouraging others to seek care and prioritize their health. Real-life examples combined with expert commentary allow the conditions being highlighted to be humanized and help consumers understand the value of regular eye care.

Do you have an inspiring story around:
• Screen time, gaming or computer vision syndrome
• Patients with glaucoma
• Chronic dry eye patients
• Myopic patients

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your stories here: https://ow.ly/x5VV50SSeGk

August is National Children’s Vision & Learning Month. The goal of this national observance is to help educate parents, guardians, and educators about the critical link between vision and learning.

Vision problems are the fourth most prevalent class of disability in the United States and one of the most prevalent conditions in childhood. Roughly 80 percent of what a child learns in school is information that is presented visually. Vision problems can have a profound effect on how children learn.

Obtain resources for your patients about children's vision issues at https://ow.ly/T2ch50SSeI8

Finding qualified clinical and administrative staff and keeping them on board is a challenge for many optometry practices. Get your free e-book from First Insight Corporation "Navigating Staffing Challenges in Eye Care," today at https://bit.ly/4fbXjpP, and discover ways to manage staffing shortages.

SAVE THE DATE!

Registration opens soon for Fall Seminar 2024!

Learn more at https://themoa.org/page/fall-seminar

The Michigan Optometric Association and Ferris State University Michigan College of Optometry welcome you to join us for our Advanced Procedures Course

Thursday, November 21 - Sunday, November 24, 2024
Michigan College of Optometry in Big Rapids, Michigan

Instruction will be provided by the faculty from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry.

Learn more at https://themoa.org/page/AdvancedProcedure

Today is the last day to register to attend the MOA Golf Classic!

Register your team or come as an individual and join a team!

August 7, 2024
Hawk Hollow Golf Course
15101 Chandler Road, Bath, MI 48808

9:00 am Registration & Driving Range Open
10:00 am Shotgun Start

Registration includes:
18 holes of golf
Driving range
Bloody Mary Bar in the morning
Boxed lunch delivered on the course
2 drink tickets per person
Post-event BBQ buffet
Post-event bar

Register now: https://ow.ly/z7ue50SOa5J

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Vision Made Possible™ Vision Made Possible™ aims to provide greater awareness of eye health from childhood myopia to presbyopia and cataracts. We've enlisted the legendary photographer and The New York Times best-selling author Kate T. Parker to help capture the real-life stories of patients and eye care professionals

Register today to attend the MOA Golf Classic

REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 30TH!

Register your team or come as an individual to join a team! Enjoy networking, food & drinks, and a great day on the course!

August 7, 2024 • Hawk Hollow Golf Course • 15101 Chandler Road • Bath, MI 48808

9:00 am Registration & Driving Range Open • 10:00 am Shotgun Start

Register today: https://themoa.org/page/golfclassic

Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is now providing extremely competitive discount rates and services on all major credit and debit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express for MOA members. No matter what type of practice you operate, MRA can offer a customized solution.

The MRA Merchant Processing saves you money in many ways besides low rates:

✅ No supply charge
✅ No monthly minimums
✅ No contracts or setup charges
✅ No application fees
✅ No programming costs
✅ No fixed monthly lease payments
✅ No voice authorization fees
✅ No charge backs

Learn more at https://themoa.org/page/michiganretailers

Governor Executive Order Adds Optometrist Seat to MBO

On July 16, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that she signed an executive order reorganizing Michigan’s boards, councils, and committees. The order builds on the governor’s commitment to cutting red tape and streamlining government. The order will work to minimize overlap and redundancy in 26 of the more than 250 boards that currently serve Michigan, including the Michigan Board of Optometry. Many boards no longer serve their original purpose, with some having fulfilled their purpose, unnecessarily expanded their scope, or duplicated the work of other boards. Under the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, a substantive change to the Michigan Board of Optometry would order the removal of one general public seat that had expired on the Michigan Board of Optometry and will replace the seat with an optometrist, increasing the professional representation of this board.

Register your team or come as an individual and join a team!

Register now : https://ow.ly/3T0j50SJb2r

Over 30 On-Demand Webinars available from the MOA, including state-required Human Trafficking, Controlled Substance, and Implicit Bias Training.

Learn more about CE Requirements and approved CPR certificates here: https://ow.ly/W4P250Sx364

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The Michigan Optometric Association and Ferris State University Michigan College of Optometry welcome you to join us for Advanced Procedures Course

Thursday, November 21 - Sunday, November 24, 2024
Michigan College of Optometry in Big Rapids, Michigan

Instruction will be provided by the faculty from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry.

Attendees will receive certification in Surgical Procedures for Optometric Physicians and/or Laser Procedures for Optometric Physicians.

Learn more at https://themoa.org/page/AdvancedProcedure

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its once-per-decade update to the federal government’s eyeglass sales requirements (known as the “FTC Eyeglass Rule”). Noting 10 years of advocacy and active efforts seeking to moderate the agency’s harsh approach toward small and mid-sized health care practices, the AOA issued an analysis of the rule changes and pointed to two harmful proposals that now have been officially abandoned by the agency.

To ease the practice burdens connected to the FTC’s rule update, the AOA announced that it will be providing member doctors with compliance tools before the rule is enforced. The AOA will also continue its work with the FTC and other federal enforcement agencies to spur a crackdown on illegal medical device sales and internet scams.

For an in-depth AOA article and to enlist in AOA advocacy efforts, visit https://bit.ly/3LemASA

One month until the MOA Golf Classic!

Register your team or come as an individual and join a team!

August 7, 2024 at Hawk Hollow Golf Course
15101 Chandler Road • Bath, MI 48808

9:00 am Registration & Driving Range Open
10:00 am Shotgun Start

Registration includes:
18 holes of golf
Driving range
Bloody Mary Bar in the morning
Boxed lunch delivered on the course
2 drink tickets per person
Post-event BBQ buffet
Post-event bar

Register today: https://ow.ly/pZKv50Sx228

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Let freedom shine as bright as a perfectly corrected vision, illuminating every firework in vivid detail. Here's to a day filled with dazzling sights and clear perspectives!

Join us for the MOA Annual Golf Classic!

August 7, 2024 • Hawk Hollow Golf Course • 15101 Chandler Road • Bath, MI 48808

9:00 am Driving Range and Registration Open • 10:00 am Shotgun Start

Register a team or as a single golfer! Not registering a foursome? The MOA will assign foursomes for you!

Register Today! https://themoa.org/events/register.aspx?id=1867814

The Michigan Optometric Association and Ferris State University Michigan College of Optometry welcome you to join us for Advanced Procedures Course

Thursday, November 21 - Sunday, November 24, 2024
Michigan College of Optometry in Big Rapids, Michigan

Instruction will be provided by the faculty from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry.

Attendees will receive certification in Surgical Procedures for Optometric Physicians and/or Laser Procedures for Optometric Physicians.

Learn more at https://themoa.org/page/AdvancedProcedure

Yesterday, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its once-per-decade update to the federal government’s eyeglass sales requirements (known as the “FTC Eyeglass Rule”). Noting 10 years of advocacy and active efforts seeking to moderate the agency’s harsh approach toward small and mid-sized health care practices, the AOA issued an analysis of the rule changes and pointed to two harmful proposals that now have been officially abandoned by the agency.

To ease the practice burdens connected to the FTC’s rule update, the AOA announced that it will be providing member doctors with compliance tools before the rule is enforced. The AOA will also continue its work with the FTC and other federal enforcement agencies to spur a crackdown on illegal medical device sales and internet scams.

For an in-depth AOA article and to enlist in AOA advocacy efforts., visit https://ow.ly/EIac50SrJmJ

HR Hot Topics – June, 2024: How to Say Hard Things

In this month’s episode we take a break from discussing workplace rule changes/compliance and shift to a topic we spend a lot of time training on – how to say hard things. It is not easy to deliver difficult messages in a way that preserves the other person’s humanity, but this is a skill that can be learned.

Tune in here to learn more: https://youtu.be/N6hRu4xh4q8

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On June 6, 2024, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Board of Optometry:

• Dr. Rovetta Mattia, of Novi, is a licensed optometrist with Henry Ford OptimEyes.

• Dr. Sulman Hans, of Troy, is the executive associate dean and assistant to the provost for optometric education at University of Detroit Mercy.

• Dr. Robert S. Buckingham, of Big Rapids, is a licensed optometrist and the director of basketball operations for the Ferris State University Men’s Basketball Team.

• Dr. Bradley Taylor, of St. Helen, is a licensed optometrist. He recently retired as optometric supervisor at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center.

• Dr. Samuel Wapner, of West Bloomfield, is a licensed optometrist. He formerly owned and practiced optometry at Lynn Optical Associates.

These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.