South Bay
Optometric Society
CExCOA
Monday, May 16, 2022
6:30PM PDT
Updates on Covid and the Eye
Presented by Dr. Judy Tong, OD, FAAO
SBOS CE
Thursday, May 19, 2022
7:00PM PDT
Prescribing for the Visual Processing Impaired Patient
Presented by Dr. Kalie Baker, OD
SBOS CE
Thursday, June 16, 2022
7:00PM PDT
Live in-person event
Speakers and topic TBD
Volunteers Needed!
Healing California is partnering again with Toberman Neighborhood Center in San Pedro, to provide much-needed vision care to our most vulnerable populations, many of them homeless and at-risk veterans, in and around San Pedro.
Toberman Neighborhood Center is dedicated to creating a safe community where all youth and families are inspired to build a positive future. With their unique programs and dedicated caseworkers, they can overcome the issues that the community faces head-on.
We provide all necessary equipment, including PPE, autorefractors, phoropters, slit lamps, and a tonometer for testing.
ODs may sign up at https://volunteers.healingca.org/ for the morning (8-12 PM), afternoon (1-5 PM), or all-day (8-5 PM) shift.
Healing CA - Toberman Clinic
Friday, April 1, 2022
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Toberman Neighborhood Center
131 North Grand Avenue
San Pedro, CA, 90731
News
March 3, 2022
In a March 2 letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the AOA urged more action to support patient access to eye health and vision care under Medicare Advantage plans.
February 14, 2022
COA COVID-19 Update: Guidance for Use of Masks
California is lifting its public mask mandate this week...
However, masks are still required for health care settings, regardless of vaccination status.
Please be aware that some counties have more strict requirements. For example, in Los Angeles ODs must be vaccinated.
January 27, 2022
COA: No Surprises Act Details
A provision of the recently implemented No Surprises Act requires all health care practitioners, including doctors of optometry, to provide any uninsured/self-pay patient with a good faith estimate (estimate) upon request.
January 24, 2022
#AskAOA: No Surprises Act Update
In fall 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released new regulations implementing the No Surprises Act.
January 1, 2022
New laws in effect for 2022 -per the COA's update:
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All health care providers are required to send medication prescriptions to the pharmacy electronically as of January 1, 2022.
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The maximum fine for violating the laws for out-of-state ophthalmic lens sellers increases next year from $2,500 to $35,000 (AB 1534). Click here to complain to the state about illegal contact lens sales. Also, share your story here.
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An optometrist may not knowingly provide optometric services to any patient who scheduled their appointment through any individual, corporation, or firm engaged in the business of filling prescriptions that is not properly registered with the State Board of Optometry (AB 1534).
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