The purpose of the WV Association of Optometric Physicians is to meet the vision and eye care needs of the citizens of West Virginia.
Charleston, WV
Joined November 2015
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Optometrists: Providing quality, comprehensive eye care to West Virginians! Learn more at eyecarewv.com #optometry #optometrists #eyecare #wv
The truth: HB 4783 isn't about Lasik at all. Optometrists should be able to provide comprehensive eye care to West Virginians. #eyecarewv #optometry
"It was 8am on a weekend. Dr. Leoni's prompt attention to my situation saved my sight; maybe my eye; perhaps even my life." Hear Jennifer's story and make sure WV allows optometrists to practice their full range of training and skills!
Optometrists: Providing quality, comprehensive eye care to West Virginians! Learn more at eyecarewv.com #optometry #optometrists #eyecare #wv
Learn more with some fast facts on HB 4783! Thill bill has successfully made it through the House of Delegates and we are waiting for it to move in the Senate. Visit eyecarewv.com to learn more.
Meet Sophie Presnell - an optometry student who wants to come back to WV to practice after she finishes optometry school!
The WV House of Delegates has overwhelmingly passed a bill allowing optometrists to utilize their full range of skills and provide comprehensive eye care to West Virginians! Contact your Senator now to ask them to do the same - visit eyecarewv.com
"As an Optometric Physician, we take an Oath to uphold and honorably promote by example and action the highest standards, ethics and ideals of our chosen profession and the honor of the degree."
Support HB 4783, WV House of Delegates! Make sure optometrists can use their full range of skills to make an impact on access to eye care in our state.
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Bridging the Healthcare Gap: Empowering Optometrists for Full Scope Eye Care in Rural West Virginia lootpress.com/bridging-the-h…
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West Virginians deserve access to comprehensive eye care. Why would we force optometrists trained in these skills to refer patients to other healthcare providers with long wait times and travel requirements? It’s time to get this right. Visit eyecarewv.com today.
Meet another student who wants to be able to use her full scope of practice to provide quality eye care to West Virginians: Madison Dillon. Learn more and get involved at eyecarewv.com. #eyecarewv #optometry #wvhealthcare #vision
Children with vision problems are often misdiagnosed with dyslexia, ADHD and other learning difficulties. Make sure our West Virginia children have comprehensive access to eye care. Visit eyecarewv.com to learn more. #eyecarewv #eyecare #vision #optometry #optometrist
Bring WV students back to our state to provide comprehensive eye care to West Virginians. Learn more at yecarewv.com. #eyecarewv #optometry #optometrists #optometrist #eyecare #vision
Meet Shae Wilson, an O.D. Candidate, Class of 2024 at Southern College of Optometry. She is an example of why we need to make sure optometrists in West Virginia can utilize all of their skills and training. Bring great doctors back to WV! Support WV optometrists. #wveyecare
Optometrists can do more to provide access to comprehensive eye care in WV. Support them by taking action today. #wveyecare
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October is Contact Lens Safety Month!
Before handling contacts, it’s vital to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Find out more about how to protect your eyes at preventblindness.org/wearing…
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Hello, fall! Hello, allergies! Wait… Unwelcomed ocular allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis, is one of the most common ocular surface diseases in primary eye care. Check out how doctors of optometry are helping patients: bit.ly/3LR5FpN
Some of the most common vision-related injuries such as corneal abrasion + eye damage from UV rays can be prevented with protective eyewear. Make sure you’re prepped for the big game with the right care. Find an eye doctor at eyecarewv.com
