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Texas scope expansion gains doctors of optometry oral meds, glaucoma authority

June 17, 2021

Texas becomes the latest state to achieve a significant scope expansion in 2021, earning doctors’ authority to prescribe oral eye medications and independently manage glaucoma. Read More >

Doctors of optometry offer transition tips, whether buying or selling

June 16, 2021

From personal chemistry to hiring consultants, doctors list a number of considerations in a sale. Are you making plans for the future? Read More >

Lens-based strategies to address reading issues due to mild, disease-related vision loss

June 14, 2021

We all see patients with mild vision loss who say their vision does not allow them to read the way they once could. Consider these strategies when refraction doesn’t yield a vision improvement and further disease treatment isn’t warranted. Read More >

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POA OFFICE SCHEDULE

The POA office building has closed again to adhere to the PA Governor's and Secretary of Health's latest COVID-19 guidance. Please refer to the email addresses below to contact staff members directly. 

Joseph Ricci Joe@poaeyes.org
Deborah Blanchard Deb@poaeyes.org
Ilene Sauertieg Ilene@poaeyes.org
Kelsey Rodkey Kelsey@poaeyes.org 
Jean Herlihy Jean@poaeyes.org
Joanne Cope Joanne@poaeyes.org
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