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EHR & Medical Records Compliance Program

Optometrists Crucial in Glaucoma Care

Free eye exams birth to 1 year

8 Dos and Don'ts for contact lens wearers

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Protect Your Eyes from Digital Eye Strain

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What is an Optometrist                                  

What is a Doctor of Optometry?

Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent primary health care professionals for the eye.  Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.

  • Doctors of Optometry prescribe medications, low vision rehabilitation, vision therapy, spectacle lenses, contact lenses, and perform certain surgical procedures.
     
  • Optometrists counsel their patients regarding surgical and non-surgical options that meet their visual needs related to their occupations, avocations, and lifestyle.
     
  • An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice.
     
  • Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Think About Your Eyes                 


No matter what your age – from toddler up to grandparent – having an annual eye exam is a good thing!  Did you know an eye exam can lead to early detection of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke?  Has your child had a comprehensive exam?  If not, you could be risking their learning ability and quality of life.  Find out more at www.ThinkAboutYourEyes.com!


 



The South Dakota Optometric Society is a proud partner of the South Dakota Lions Foundations KIDSIGHT program.  

KIDSIGHT South Dakota is a free statewide vision screening program provided to children ages 12 months and up.  Trained volunteers will come right to your school or daycare! We use the latest technology and equipment to detect many eye problems.  The vision screening machine simply takes a picture of the child's eyes and within seconds provides accurate results.  No physical contact is made with the child and no eye drops are required.  Parental consent is required with all screenings.  If the screen determines your child may have vision or eye health problems, you will be referred to a doctor of optometry for a complete eye exam.  If you would like to schedule a screening, click here.






 

 

SDOS INFORMATION



2019 South Dakota Optometric Society Events

2019 Spring Conference, April 4-5, Holiday Inn City Center, Sioux Falls
OD Continuing Education, Assistant Education and Trade Show 

Tentative Convention Agenda

Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration

OD/Paraoptometric Registration


2019 Fall Conference, September 19-20, Best Western Ramkota Rapid City
OD Continuing Education



 

 

 





























 

EYE HEALTH TOPICS

Children's Vision

  • Children's Vision
  • Eye Safety Tips for Kids
  • Vision Quest Teaching Materials

Eye and Vision Problems

  • Eye and Vision Problems
  • Acanthamoeba
  • Astigmatism
  • Blepharitis
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Dry Eye
  • Glaucoma
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Myopia
  • Glossary of All Eye & Vision Conditions

Good Vision Throughout Life

  • Good Vision Throughout Life
  • Infant Vision: Birth to 24 Months of Age
  • Preschool Vision: 2 to 5 Years of Age
  • School-aged Vision: 6 to 18 Years of Age
  • Adult Vision: 19 to 40 Years of Age
  • Adult Vision: 41 to 60 Years of Age
  • Adult Vision: Over 60 Years of Age

Caring for Your Vision

  • Caring for Your Vision
  • Diet & Nutrition
  • Flood-Related Eye Care Precautions
  • Comprehensive Eye and Vision Examination
  • Nutrition
  • UV Protection
  • Protecting Your Eyes at Work
  • Computer Vision Syndrome
  • Children's Vision
  • Corneal Modifications
  • Contact Lenses
  • Low Vision
  • Sports & Vision

Parents and Educators

  • Parents and Educators
  • How Your Eyes Work
  • A Look at Reading and Vision
  • Activity Sheets
  • Classroom Exercises

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