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Healthy Habits: Pediatric Eye Exams
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As much as 80% of the learning a child does occurs through his or her eyes, according to the AOA. Reading, writing, using computers and playing are among the visual tasks children perform daily, so if children’s eyes are not functioning properly, education and participation in sports can suffer.
In this interview, Dr. Andrea Thau, O.D., president of the AOA and Ruby Mosqueda’s mother, Maria Garcia, discusses the importance of annual eye exams for children and the latest updates to the guideline recommended by the AOA. |
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Dr. Andrea Thau, a Manhattan-based developmental optometrist, Associate Clinical Professor Emerita at the SUNY College of Optometry and President of the American Optometric Association, lectures nationally on current issues relating to vision care. Dr. Thau has been extensively featured in the media, including national television, radio and print.
NEWEST MEDIA APPEARANCES:
November 3, 2017.
Hindu Tradition of Throwing ‘Holi’ Colors May Carry Health Risks. Dr. Andrea Thau speaks on the matter.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-eyes-holi-colors/hindu-tradition-of-throwing-holi-colors-may-carry-health-risks-idUSKBN1D31VU
Hindu Tradition of Throwing ‘Holi’ Colors May Carry Health Risks. Dr. Andrea Thau speaks on the matter.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-eyes-holi-colors/hindu-tradition-of-throwing-holi-colors-may-carry-health-risks-idUSKBN1D31VU
2017 SOLAR ECLIPSE!!!!
Dr. Andrea Thau, AOA Immediate Past President is interviewed regarding safely viewing the solar eclipse.
http://video.foxnews.com/v/5542868199001
More on solar eclipse safety from the American Optometric Association.
https://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/caring-for-your-vision/2017-solar-eclipse
Dr. Andrea Thau, AOA Immediate Past President is interviewed regarding safely viewing the solar eclipse.
http://video.foxnews.com/v/5542868199001
More on solar eclipse safety from the American Optometric Association.
https://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/caring-for-your-vision/2017-solar-eclipse
Philadelphia Inquirer, April 30, 2017.
Cutting down on blue light exposure from computers, other tech devices. Dr. Andrea Thau, President of the American Optometric Association discusses ways to protect your eyes from blue light exposure and emphasizes the value of annual comprehensive eye examinations with a doctor of optometry. Extensive article includes AOA graphics and links to aoa.org
http://www.philly.com/philly/health/health-news/Five-Questions-about-blue-light-smartphones-ipads-iphones-sleep-optometric.html?mobi=true
Cutting down on blue light exposure from computers, other tech devices. Dr. Andrea Thau, President of the American Optometric Association discusses ways to protect your eyes from blue light exposure and emphasizes the value of annual comprehensive eye examinations with a doctor of optometry. Extensive article includes AOA graphics and links to aoa.org
http://www.philly.com/philly/health/health-news/Five-Questions-about-blue-light-smartphones-ipads-iphones-sleep-optometric.html?mobi=true
DR. OZ: The Good Life. March, 2017.
Can a Contact Lend Get Stuck Behind Your Eye? Andrea Thau, President of the American Optometric Association explains why this is not possible and how to remove a displaced lens.
http://www.drozthegoodlife.com/healthy-lifestyle/body/a3372/contact-lens-stuck-behind-eye/
Can a Contact Lend Get Stuck Behind Your Eye? Andrea Thau, President of the American Optometric Association explains why this is not possible and how to remove a displaced lens.
http://www.drozthegoodlife.com/healthy-lifestyle/body/a3372/contact-lens-stuck-behind-eye/
LIVESCIENCE, March 16, 2017.
Striking Image Shows "Protruding" Feature in Woman's Eye. Dr. Andrea Thau, President of the American Optometric Association discusses a prominent iris collarette.
http://www.livescience.com/58283-protruding-iris-collarette.html
Striking Image Shows "Protruding" Feature in Woman's Eye. Dr. Andrea Thau, President of the American Optometric Association discusses a prominent iris collarette.
http://www.livescience.com/58283-protruding-iris-collarette.html
BuzzFeed, March 21, 2017.
16 Things You Should Know Before Getting Contacts. Dr. Andrea Thau, President of the American Optometric Association and spokesperson for Think About Your Eyes Campaign discusses the process of being fitted with contact lenses.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/annaborges/teach-me-how-to-contact?utm_term=.tlEpzbVEl#.narvGn13m
16 Things You Should Know Before Getting Contacts. Dr. Andrea Thau, President of the American Optometric Association and spokesperson for Think About Your Eyes Campaign discusses the process of being fitted with contact lenses.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/annaborges/teach-me-how-to-contact?utm_term=.tlEpzbVEl#.narvGn13m
USA Today/Media Planet, February 24, 2017.
Your 4 Most Important Eye Health Questions Answered. The eyes are the windows to your overall health. How can you better care for yours? A doctor of optometry addresses four major concerns. Andrea P. Thau OD, President, American Optometric Association.
http://www.futureofpersonalhealth.com/prevention-and-treatment/your-4-most-important-eye-health-questions-answered
Your 4 Most Important Eye Health Questions Answered. The eyes are the windows to your overall health. How can you better care for yours? A doctor of optometry addresses four major concerns. Andrea P. Thau OD, President, American Optometric Association.
http://www.futureofpersonalhealth.com/prevention-and-treatment/your-4-most-important-eye-health-questions-answered
AARP, the Magazine, March, 2017.
Am I Normal? Driving at Night Just Gets Harder and Harder Because It's so Difficult to See in the Dark? Andrea Thau, President of the American Optometric Association is quoted regarding the need for more illumination as we get older and the slower dark adaptation time.
Am I Normal? Driving at Night Just Gets Harder and Harder Because It's so Difficult to See in the Dark? Andrea Thau, President of the American Optometric Association is quoted regarding the need for more illumination as we get older and the slower dark adaptation time.
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
NBC News Channel 8, Tampa, FL. May 2, 2017.
On Your Side: What You Should Know Before Taking an Online Vision Test. In this expose Dr. Andrea Thau, President of the American Optometric Association discusses the dangers of online vision tests. http://wfla.com/2017/05/02/8-on-your-side-what-you-should-know-before-taking-an-online-vision-test |
Medscape. December 5, 2016.
Optometrists ID Huge Number of Patients with Undiagnosed Diabetes. Dr. Andrea Thau, President of the AOA discusses the AOA’s American Eye-Q Survey and the important role that optometrists play in detecting diabetes and preventing diabetic eye disease.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/87274
Optometrists ID Huge Number of Patients with Undiagnosed Diabetes. Dr. Andrea Thau, President of the AOA discusses the AOA’s American Eye-Q Survey and the important role that optometrists play in detecting diabetes and preventing diabetic eye disease.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/87274
MORNING CONSULT, August 18. 2016.
It’s Time Everyone is Accountable in Vision Care. Morning Consult published an op-ed by Dr. Andrea Thau, AOA President upholding the facts around S. 2777 and revealing the threats online retailers pose to patient health. Morning Consult is an online publication that delivers email briefings to more than 200,000 government and industry leaders, reaching the exact influencers who we want to engage to drive support for the bill.
https://morningconsult.com/opinions/time-everyone-accountable-vision-care/
It’s Time Everyone is Accountable in Vision Care. Morning Consult published an op-ed by Dr. Andrea Thau, AOA President upholding the facts around S. 2777 and revealing the threats online retailers pose to patient health. Morning Consult is an online publication that delivers email briefings to more than 200,000 government and industry leaders, reaching the exact influencers who we want to engage to drive support for the bill.
https://morningconsult.com/opinions/time-everyone-accountable-vision-care/
Good Morning America, August 5, 2016.
Opternative Online Eye Exam Service Sparks Criticism from Optometrists. Dr. Andrea Thau, President of the American Optometric Association is interviewed in the GMA Investigative Report that confirms the health threats Opternative poses to patients.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/opternative-online-eye-exam-service-sparks-criticism-optometrists/story?id=40653706
Opternative Online Eye Exam Service Sparks Criticism from Optometrists. Dr. Andrea Thau, President of the American Optometric Association is interviewed in the GMA Investigative Report that confirms the health threats Opternative poses to patients.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/opternative-online-eye-exam-service-sparks-criticism-optometrists/story?id=40653706
CHICAGO TRIBUNE, July 30, 2016.
Opternative joins forces with 1-800 Contacts. American Optometric Association president Andrea Thau said in an emailed statement that the association is “concerned that offerings such as InstaRx put patient health in danger.” Thau said the online tests create potential for yielding inaccurate prescriptions due to what she said are “limitations of the technology” and carry a risk for missing diagnoses of health problems. http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/originals/ct-opternative-1800-contacts-partnership-bsi-20160729-story.html
Opternative joins forces with 1-800 Contacts. American Optometric Association president Andrea Thau said in an emailed statement that the association is “concerned that offerings such as InstaRx put patient health in danger.” Thau said the online tests create potential for yielding inaccurate prescriptions due to what she said are “limitations of the technology” and carry a risk for missing diagnoses of health problems. http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/originals/ct-opternative-1800-contacts-partnership-bsi-20160729-story.html
