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07/16/2024
Update on SB 129 – Optometric Surgery Legislation
The Ohio legislature recessed for the summer at the end of June. There was no additional activity on SB 129 after the OOS and OSMA testified in opposition to the bill in front of the Senate Health Committee on June 12. We sent out a member alert after opposition testimony.
07/12/2024
OOS Comments Submitted for Proposed LCD — Botulinum Toxin Injections
OOS submitted the following letter of comments on CGS’ draft local coverage determination (LCD) DL 39857 — Botulinum Toxin Injections. "We write to share our concerns that the proposed LCD will restrict patient access to proven, medically necessary care by arbitrarily restricting the dosage amounts, number of injections, and injection sites to be less than the longstanding standard of care for treatment of blepharospasm..."
07/12/2024
Save the Date: 2025 OOS Annual Meeting
Join us on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton for a full day to learn from leading experts in ophthalmology and from each other.
07/11/2024
Superspecs Update: Making a Significant Impact on Youth Eye Safety in Ohio
The 2023-2024 year has been a remarkable period for the Superspecs program, formerly known as Play Hard. Don’t Blink. This initiative, committed to preventing eye injuries in sports and educational settings, has successfully distributed thousands of protective eyewear and related equipment to Ohio's youth, positively impacting their safety and well-being.
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