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S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5 • O P T O M E T R I C M A N A G E M E N T . C O M S 5 PATHWAYS IN MEDICAL OPTOMETRY ® Once optometrists begin practicing, they are faced with a variety of hurdles and challenges. Specifcally, as optome- trists extend their practice into the medical arena, complex administrative requirements can seem like a daunting ob- stacle course. Allergan dares to ask "Is your practice tough enough for tomorrow?" To help all optometrists answer "yes" to that question and whip their practices into shape, Allergan launched the PATHWAYS IN MEDICAL OPTOMETRY® Boot Camp. Tese sessions, led by industry leading optometrists Scot Morris, OD, FAAO, and John Rumpakis, OD, MBA, help lead the future of the profession and provide practice guid- ance on growing a successful full-scope optometry practice. Optometrists at any point in their career can elevate their practice through hands-on training with the information and processes discussed in these boot camp sessions. Tese intensive, 1-day courses are true boot camp style sessions designed to strengthen and mobilize any practice into action. Attendees will learn to transform the way they approach billing, coding, and medical record compliance along with enhancing their practice's productivity, perfor- mance and patient communication. "Te boot camp's approach to medical coding, laws, and CPT usage is fantastic! It really got me fred up about implementing these ideas in my practice," said a 2015 at- tendee. To learn more, visit AllerganODPathways.com. VIEW (VISIONARY INSIGHTS FOR EYE CARE WOMEN) Allergan has created the VIEW (Visionary Insights for Eye Care Women) program to recognize the important role female optometrists play within the eye care community. As part of VIEW, Allergan holds programs at state and national optometric conferences to provide female optom- etrists with opportunities to network, learn, and exchange ideas. To fnd out about upcoming programs and to register to attend future events, visit AllerganODView.com. ALLERGAN EYE CARE PRODUCT PORTFOLIO Te foundation of the Allergan commitment to optom- etrists is the treatment options optometrists routinely rely on to care for their patients. Allergan ofers brands that ef- fectively treat diseases like dry eye, glaucoma, conjunctivi- tis, and allergy, among others. To truly understand the dedication Allergan has to propelling the feld of eye care, you need look no further than the Allergan dry eye disease portfolio. Allergan be- gan a monumental quest to build dry eye disease awareness within the eye care community. Once eye care practitioners started to recognize the importance of dry eye disease man- agement, Allergan then spoke directly to patients, educat- ing them on dry eye disease. Tese eforts have empowered patients and eye care professionals to treat this disease. Te robust Allergan portfolio ofers prescription and over-the-counter options for dry eye disease suferers and supports physicians with educational programs providing background on dry eye disease as well as the Allergan dry eye franchise of brands. Allergan also strives to help make prescription treat- ments more afordable for eligible patients with unique savings and support programs. Information about these programs can be found on AllerganOptometry.com. AN ONGOING PARTNERSHIP WITH AN EYE ON THE FUTURE Te wealth of programs and treatment options described here is representative of the Allergan commitment to op- tometry, but it's only the beginning of what the company has to ofer. "With outstanding products and optometrist-focused outreach programs, Allergan is working to help more op- tometrists advance their practices and better address their patients' needs," said Dave Gibson. "We will continue to strengthen our partnership with optometry through inno- vative resources and broad support." ©2015 Allergan, Inc., Irvine, CA 92612 ® marks owned by Allergan, Inc. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. w w w.AllerganOptometry.com APC45QV15 152597 S P O N S O R E D B Y A L L E R G A N OPTOME TRIC MANAGEMENT CORPORATE PROFILE