STATE ASSOCIATION FEES
$1416.00! Ouch! I'm half tempted not to do it this year. Somebody ease my pain by reminding me of the benefits of belonging to the association.
IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS APPEARS BETTER THAN LASIK OR PRK FOR MODERATE TO HIGH MYOPIC PATIENTS
http://www2.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab007679.html The results of this review suggest that the implantable lens (ICL) is are safer than excimer laser (the laser used in PRK and LASIK) surgical correction for moderate to high myopia in the range of -6.0 to -20.0 D and ICL is preferred by patients. ICL surgery resulted in better corrected visual acuity, better contrast sensitivity, and improved patient satisfaction. ICL may also be considered in cases where the patient has more moderate near-sightedness (in the range of -3.00 to -6.00). My personal experience with ICL gives me a high level of confidence in this procedure and the surgeon with whom I co-manage. All patients I have seen have been 20/20 or better. One patient was in the -6.00 range and the others in the -10 range! I see very little side effects. For more information, feel free to our office at 480-812-2211.
I've contemplated this many years in a row now. I continue to pay these dues because I know the association does a lot to stay politically active on a national level. In other words, they help protect our profession from those who would like to define Optometry for us. I see it more as what I'm putting into Optometry rather than what they provide for me (which isn't a lot).
ReplyDeleteI know the association presents a printout that shows where the money's going to every year. I guess it's the price we pay to keep optometry safe and progressing. Thanks for easing my pain.
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