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Updated COPE accredited Health Equity Foundations CE course now available

Our newest COPE accredited CE course focusses on health equity and inequities and identifies individual strategies to help patients overcome these barrier

June is cataract awareness month

Cataract awareness month was created to educate the public on risk factors, symptoms, types of cataracts and cataract surgery

Lab spotlight: Attention California providers only – California sales tax

On July 1, 2023, we’re introducing a new enhancement to collect this sales tax from you directly, so you no longer have to file with the state


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Tips for timely payment
Currently, claims are paid twice a week for providers in the UnitedHealthcare Vision Network | Spectera Vision Network. View some helpful tips to ensure timely payments and avoid delays.

Lab spotlight: Learn about enhancements of frame and digital measurement entry and changes to our catalog and progressive lens formulary
We’re excited to announce 2 new lab order enhancements to make it easier to search for frames that are not available.

The importance of women’s eye health
Women’s eye health and safety month was created to educate the public on the increased risk for women and vision health issues, as well as steps that can be taken to prevent vision loss.

New COPE accredited diagnosis and management of ocular symptoms related to concussion and acquired brain injury course now available
Our newest COPE accredited CE course focuses on the evaluation and management of oculomotor symptoms that are associated with acquired brain injuries due to concussion, stroke and other causes.

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February In Focus newsletter

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month
Discover more about age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) and take our free COPE accredited CE course.

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network fee schedule update
Fee schedule updates effective for services on and after Feb. 1, 2023.

Ordering Clariti Toric contact lenses
Contact customer service to order a toric contact lens with 0.00 sphere.

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