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2019 - 2020 FOA BOARD OF TRUSTEES

President

Bryan A. Stam, O.D.

President-ElectMichelle Levin, O.D.

Vice PresidentAdam L. Stelzer, O.D.

Secretary/TreasurerMark T. Marciano, O.D.

TrusteesPete Santisi, O.D.

Roxanne Buffano, O.D., F.A.A.O.Steven Silverstone, O.D.

Nate Etten, O.D

NSU Academic LiaisonDavid S. Loshin, O.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.O.

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Operations ManagerSarah Langley

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Membership CoordinatorMaria Crume

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Communications CoordinatorGabrielle McDonald

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Florida Optometric Association120 S Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32301Phone: (850) 877-4697

Toll-Free: (800) 399-2334Fax: (850) 878-0933 www.floridaeyes.org

4 PRESIDENT’S REPORTBryan A. Stam, O.D., FOA President

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORTNate Etten, O.D., FOA Trustee

LEGISLATIVE REPORTKenneth W. Lawson, O.D., FOA Legislative Chair

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P eople say time flies when you’re having fun and I couldn’t agree more. Like former FOA presidents before me, I have traveled the state over the last six months to personally share our vision of the profession. At every stop, optometrists believe the same basic

premise…we are, and should be, the primary eye care provider. The problem is we don’t always have the same understanding on how to remain as such. One thing I do know is we all want to deliver the best care possible, whether it’s determining the proper glasses or contact lens prescription, treating the dry eye patient with more than an artificial tear, or diagnosing a potentially life-threatening illness. Providing the best care for our patients is our common belief. So how do we remain the primary eye care provider? The FOA believes the key is involvement. Your FOA team has been involved. We were involved with the AOA to stop our state attorney general from signing a nationally-circulated letter by 1-800 Contacts supporting extension of contact lens prescriptions without an in-person exam. We were involved to provide testimony at the January Board of Optometry meeting, stating a stereoscopic pharmacologic dilated fundus exam is superior to a retinal photo while four telemedicine companies claim photos can replace dilation. We remain involved in the legislative process as outside forces try to force legislation through that would take away our ability to call ourselves physicians even though we are recognized by CMS as such. We remain involved nationally, as a former FOA president is now running for an AOA trustee position, allowing us a bigger voice on a federal level. What we ask of you, as members, is to stay just as involved. Attend meetings at the local and state level. Invite nonmembers to the meetings so they can see what the association offers. Invite new doctors to a lunch or dinner and become a mentor. Talk to your city and state representatives about what it is you do for your patients. And if you don’t have time to offer, donate to our OD-EYEPAC so we can spend our time protecting and educating the public about optometry while you continue to practice it. So, as I continue to travel around the state sharing the FOA’s vision, I am excited to hear more of the concerns and goals of our members. I also look forward to continuing our goal of remaining the primary eye care provider. I hope you’ll join the whirlwind and that I’ll see you soon! As our new AOA trustee candidate would say, “All in for optometry”.

Sincerely,

Bryan A. Stam, O.D.Florida Optometric Association, President

President’s ReportBRYAN A. STAM, O.D.


NATHAN R. ETTEN, O .D. , FOA TRUSTEE

“I t’s great, to be, …” Some of you can instinctively finish the phrase. My close friends will think I have a screw loose as to lead an Insight article with such (presumed) blasphemy. With a high school senior and junior in the Etten household, college is

front and center of our collective attention. Collaborating with our teens to pursue the best path in higher education has been both exciting and exasperating. Fortunately, as Floridians, we have an abundance of outstanding university options. A true dividend of practicing in my community for over 20 years is the relationships organically created along the way. Long-standing young patients nearing the end of their high school career inevitably receive a light inquiry regarding college choices and career paths. Those moments of the year when these college students return, the conversation will always turn towards career aspirations. Those considering a career in health sciences receive my personal pledge to be of assistance and an endorsement to consider Optometry. These sincere moments have led to the privilege of mentoring six talented individuals into our profession. Knowing the nature of my colleagues, I am sure that this personal experience is not unusual. We collectively happen to be the most effective ambassadors for attracting talented young adults towards our profession. As of November 2019, according to AOA analytics, there are currently 445 enrolled OD students nationwide that intend to practice in Florida upon graduation/licensure. 99% of these young OD candidates are “AOA members” courtesy of a near-universal commitment from the educational institutions to roll AOSA dues into their (substantial) tuition payment. Floridians, or those who wish to potentially practice in Florida, have the additional ability to be FOA members (via FOSA). Your FOA Board and Local Societies are actively engaged with the FOSA membership in South Florida (look for FOSA en-mass at FOA Convention), and we are working on initiatives to create relationships with Floridians pursuing their OD degree throughout the country. The importance of attention to this initiative: membership in AOA/FOA drops from 99% at graduation to less than 50% by 5th year of practice. We can all surmise the overwhelming reason for the shift. The best strategy to diffuse this “excuse” (not a valid reason for failure to support our profession) is to show the value of membership to our OD doctoral candidates and younger practicing OD’s, showing practical evidence of the intangible “worth” of involvement. So, take that moment to engage with your young, near-adult patients in office and, more importantly, your talented young colleagues within your community. We can all learn from each other and collectively benefit from our unified professional presence.

Go ‘Noles!

Nathan R. Etten, O.D.FOA Trustee

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KENNETH W. LAWSON O.D. , FOA LEGISLATIVE CHAIR

Ihope the beginning of the year 2020 has been very prosperous for you so far. As such, I wish to give you a brief update regarding the state and federal political scene and remind you of the old adage that, “No One’s Life, Liberty, or Property are Safe While the Legislature is in Session.”

At the state level, the Florida Legislative session is underway and your FOA continues to advocate to protect your doctor-patient relationship. Currently, FOA is opposing a bill that prohibits an optometrist from using the word “physician” in their name and with your support we shall prevail. FOA is also opposing a bill that eliminates handwritten prescriptions by mandating that all providers e-prescribe regardless of practice size or fiscal impact in terms of added time and cost to implement such a program. By the way, a bill to allow the independent practice for Nurse Practitioners and PA’s has moved through the House of Representatives but

has failed to be heard as of yet by the Senate. Lastly, telehealth expansion has not been discussed as of yet; however, FOA is closely monitoring this situation as well... At the Federal level, here is a great synopsis from the AOA regarding an initiative to ban robocalls made to providers’ offices:

Legislative Report

Legislation targets contact lens prescription verification shortcomingsClosing a problematic loophole in the contact lens prescription verification process would restore simplicity and promote patient safety affirms federal legislation that optometry’s advocates support.

Introduced July 26 by Reps. Bobby Rush, D-Illinois, and Michael Burgess, M.D., R-Texas, H.R. 3975, the “Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act,” seeks to modernize portions of an outdated contact lens prescription verification process that fails to deliver the kind of efficient, coherent information for which it was originally intended. By clarifying existing law to prevent online contact lens sellers’ use of automated “robocalls” to verify prescriptions, H.R. 3975 will make purchasing contact lenses easier, safer and more private, proponents say. “No reputable company should be using repeated robocalls into physician offices to communicate on patient health and safety matters,” says AOA President Barbara L. Horn, O.D. “With internet-based mass retailers failing to fix the problem, AOA doctors of optometry are pleased to see Congressmen Bobby Rush and Michael Burgess and

other health policy leaders in Congress joining together on a bipartisan basis, along with the Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety, to close an outrageous robocall loophole that’s undermining quality care and putting the public at risk.” Jointly backed by the AOA and the Health Care Alliance

for Patient Safety (APS), the bipartisan H.R. 3975 would prohibit contact lens prescription verification made via robocall in favor of direct communication between

online sellers and prescribers. This “direct communication” to confirm prescriptions could take the form of live phone calls, fax, patient portal or email with an aim of establishing a paper trail that ensures patients’ prescriptions are legally valid and filled as ordered. David Cockrell, O.D., AOA Advocacy Group chair, says Congress and federal agencies have been provided information about robocall abuses targeting doctors and

No reputable company should be using repeated robocalls into physician offices to communicate on patient health and safety matters.

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patients for years, and now, other physician and patient advocacy organizations are likely to join in support of this bill. Additionally, H.R. 3975 would require online sellers to develop a HIPAA-compliant method for patients to electronically transmit contact lens prescriptions.

Identifying the problem Popular with roughly 45 million Americans, contact lenses are a safe, effective vision correction option when worn and cared for properly. However, poor-fitting or improperly used contact lenses can result in serious eye and vision conditions, which is why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates contact lenses as Class II and III medical devices that require an eye doctor’s prescription and oversight. So, too, it’s why the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise consumers that contact lenses are not “one-size-fits-all” and that regular, comprehensive eye examinations are necessary for ensuring optimal eye health. Unfortunately, a 2016 consumer survey still found a third of contact lens consumers could purchase these medical devices using an expired prescription, while a quarter received an altogether different contact lens than was prescribed by their eye doctor. Although illegal under the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act (FCLCA), these kinds of sales escape FTC enforcement and are perpetuated by online sellers’ exploitation of a loophole in the prescription verification process. Increasingly, online contact lens sellers utilize robocalls for prescription verification. But often these calls are difficult to understand; do not include all the necessary information for confirmation; and create barriers for doctors to communicate back the necessary prescription corrections, including that the request being made is for a wrong device or for an individual who is not a patient of the doctor. Some online sellers use the automated calls to take advantage of the current “passive verification” system-doctors have 8 hours to respond before a prescription is considered verified-to sell consumers a product not prescribed by their eye doctor. While the FCLCA protects millions of Americans’ right to purchase their contact lenses where they choose, it’s also intended to safeguard patients’ health. Therefore, congressional action is necessary to close these loopholes that risk patients’ eyesight, says Deanna Alexander, O.D., APS chair. “Increasing patients’ choice in the contact lens marketplace should never jeopardize patient safety,” Dr.

Alexander says. “The Alliance thanks Congressman Rush and Congressman Burgess for the introduction of this thoughtful legislation that strengthens patient safety and addresses a loophole in the current passive verification system, which often leaves patients at risk of being provided incorrect prescriptions that can lead to adverse health conditions and even vision loss. We will continue to work with Congress to be a strong voice and advocate for patient health and safety.”

Urging commonsense contact lens rules In September, the APS was instrumental in securing report language accompanying the Senate Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill that bolsters the profession’s advocacy around robocalls and challenges the FTC’s definition of ‘direct communication.’ Led by Sens. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana; Chris Coons, D-Delaware; and John Boozman, O.D., R-Arkansas; the report language “urges the FTC to reevaluate its definition of direct communication and consider eliminating the use of automated telephone verification messages, to ensure an effective prescription verification process exists to allow the FTC to properly enforce the rule.” The report language is just one more way the AOA and APS members keep constant pressure on the FTC to address the abuses of online contact lens sellers. Concurrently, optometry’s advocates continue a separate but altogether related pushback against proposed changes to the regulatory interpretation of the FCLCA-the FTC’s Contact Lens Rule-that advocates argue are misguided and costly. Initially introduced in 2016, the proposed rule included no additional requirements for contact lens retailers while alternatively imposing additional administrative burdens on prescribers that could total as much as $18,000 per doctor, per year. After a protracted review process, the FTC’s subsequent

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supplementary rulemaking finally acknowledged some of these loopholes commonly exploited by contact lens retailers, such as contact lens substitution androbocalls; however, the AOA argues the FTC must do more to ensure safety in the contact lens market. Notably, the FTC’s supplementary rulemaking still does not close the verification loophole. The AOA’s advocacy efforts-buoyed by the voices of more than 100 U.S. House and Senate leaders-helped stop the FTC’s initial proposal from

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Once again, optometry’s advocates are called upon to act. Thank you for being an AOA/FOA member and please help us help you by donating to our OD-EYEPAC and FLOPAC campaign contribution funds.

Sincerely, Kenneth W. Lawson, O.D.FOA Legislative Chair

being finalized. However, with the FTC release of supplementary rulemaking, AOA doctors and students once again jumped into action, helping to secure nearly 25 U.S. Senate signors to a bipartisan letter urging the FTC not to finalize its new confirmation of prescription release proposal. Yet, the FTC is now working to finalize its supplementary rulemaking. That’s why the AOA encouraged thousands of AOA doctors of optometry and students to submit public comments to the FTC on the rule before the July 29, 2019, deadline.

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What are liability limits?Malpractice insurance coverage levels are commonly represented by two figures. One figure, which will be the smaller of the two, represents the amount of coverage for an individual claim, and the other figure represents the annual aggregate amount of coverage.

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Eligible physicians must sufficiently report Medicare’s Quality Payment Program data to avoid a penalty-and optometry’s clinical registry can help, already protecting

over $1 million in reimbursements since the program’s inception. In each of the two years since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) (https://qpp.cms.gov/mips/overview), AOA MORE (Measures and Outcomes Registry for Eyecare) (https://www.aoa.org/more) has helped protect a minimum of $562,800 and $594,000 in payments to doctors of optometry, based on 2017 and 2018 MIPS reporting, respectively. Significantly, those figures come as CMS makes sweeping, year-to-year changes not only to MIPS reporting requirements but also who’s eligible to participate (https://qpp.cms.gov/participation-lookup) even in the current CY2019. With the data submission period for 2019 MIPS attestation Jan. 2, 2020, through March 31, 2020 (https://qpp.cms.gov/about/deadlines), there’s ample time for eligible physicians to avoid the payment penalty. To avoid the 7% penalty assessed on 2021 Medicare payments, eligible physicians must earn at least 30 points in their overall 2019 Merit-based Incentive Payments System (MIPS) score, and doctors can do this by reporting any combination of the following in the MIPS Guidebook (https://www.aoa.org/Documents/MORE/2019%20MIPS%20Guidebook_Road%20Map%20for%20Doctors.pdf):

• Report six measures in the Quality category;• Report two medium-weighted or one high-weighted

activity in the Improvement Activities category; or• Report the required measures in the Promoting

Interoperability category That’s where AOA MORE, a no-cost AOA member benefit, can be of assistance. Supporting each of the three MIPS categories above, AOA MORE can help doctors of optometry achieve those 30+ points. Even if doctors’ EHR system isn’t integrated with AOA MORE, both Improvement Activity and Promoting Interoperability points can be earned once enrolled in AOA MORE. The only other MIPS category,

AOA MORE protected $1 million in Medicare payments—here’s how it could help you

Cost, is evaluated separately through administrative claims data. “While the reimbursements protected through the program are reason enough to participate, AOA MORE’s value goes far beyond the bottom line. AOA MORE is the resource that gives optometry our edge in assessing and advancing best-in-class patient care,” says AOA President Barbara L. Horn, O.D. “Through AOA MORE, we have the data and insight to help continuously improve on the care we are delivering and accurately report it. Every AOA member doctor should be participating for their practice and their patients.” Read more about what’s new or required with 2019 MIPS participation (https://www.aoa.org/news/practice-management/mips-what-you-need-to-know-for-2019).

Are you participating in MIPS? Each year, CMS has changed the minimum threshold for Medicare doctors required to participate in MIPS. Although CMS still exempts clinicians from MIPS if it’s their first year of Medicare Part B participation, if they’re participating in an Advanced Alternative Payment Model or if they’re below the low-volume threshold, that latter exemption was once again redefined. For 2019, doctors may be excluded from QPP if they meet at least one of the following:

• Submit ≤ $90,000 in Medicare Part B allowable charges; or

• Care for ≤ 200 Medicare patients per year; or• Perform ≤ 200 covered professional services (e.g.,

92004, 92133, 92020); or• Are a Qualifying APM Participant and Partial

Qualifying APM Participant. Clinicians meeting any one exemption may choose not to participate and accept the traditional Medicare PFS. That said, doctors who meet certain requirements can opt into MIPS (https://www.aoa.org/Documents/MORE/OPT-IN%202019.pdf) and have the potential to earn incentives. “The great thing about opting in is you can go the entire year calculating to see if you’re performing well within MIPS

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and you don’t have to make a decision about opting in until the end of 2019,” notes Jeff Michaels, O.D., AOA Quality Improvement and Registries Committee member, in AOA’s MIPS 2019: Big

Changes in the Rules webinar (https://www.aoa.org/advocacy/webinars). “In the first months of 2020, you can add up all your categories and if you did well you can submit data to CMS, opting in and

getting the bonus.” Not sure about your participation status? Access the CMS participation lookup tool (https://qpp.cms.gov/participation-lookup).

Are you using AOA resources? The AOA offers step-by-step checklists and webinars (https://www.aoa.org/advocacy/webinars) that can explain what participating doctors must accomplish to avoid a payment penalty, including AOA’s 2019 MIPS Guidebook: Road Map to Success for Doctors of Optometry (https://www.aoa.org/Documents/MORE/2019%20MIPS%20Guidebook_Road%20Map%20for%20Doctors.pdf) and AOA’s 2019 MIPS Quality Measures for Optometrists (https://www.aoa.org/Documents/MORE/2019%20MIPS%20QUALITY%20MEASURES%20FOR%20OPTOMETRISTS%2001.23.19.pdf). Visit AOA’s 2019 MIPS/QPP information page (https://www.aoa.org/optometrists/tools-and-resources/medicare-help/merit-based-incentive-program-system/quality-payment-program) for a complete resource roundup and links to helpful information. As an additional member benefit, the AOA will provide up-to-date 2019 MIPS attestation tutorials, print resources, webinars and office-hour sessions-January through March 31, 2020-ahead of the 2019 MIPS reporting deadline. Also, MIPS participating doctors can find advantages using the AOA member benefit registry, AOA MORE.

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The Florida Optometric Association invites you to our 118th Annual Convention. Join us for a weekend of continuing education and social affairs at FOA’s Annual Convention Thursday, July 16 through Sunday, July 19.

• 26 Hours of Continuing Education including 18 Hours of TQ by Industry-Leading Speakers

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REQUIRED EDUCATION ON PREVENTION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING The Human Trafficking Bill, Chapter 2019-152, Laws of Florida requires that all Florida-licensed Optometric Physicians must complete one hour of Continuing Education on human trafficking and have respective signage posted to their office by the end of 2020. In addition to required classes such as Florida Jurisprudence and Medical Errors, the 20/20 FOA Convention will have the Human Trafficking course available on Friday, July 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. For a complete course schedule, please visit www.floridaeyes.org/event/2020Convention

1ST ANNUAL FLORIDA OPTOMETRIC EYE HEALTH FUND GOLF TOURNAMENT In conjunction with the FOA 20/20 Convention, the Florida Optometric Eye Health Fund (FOEHF) will host its inaugural Charitable Golf Tournament on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at the JW Marriott Turnberry Miami Resort & Spa. Experience the Turnberry’s legendary 18-hole championship shotgun scramble in traditional, country-club style with a 1:00 p.m. tee time. Registration is $100 and all proceeds go towards scholarship and community outreach programs established by the FOEHF to serve the citizens of Florida unable to afford optometric services.

ARABIAN NIGHTS BANQUET Join your friends and colleagues for our annual banquet Saturday night. Attendees will enjoy an evening of Arabian cuisine, drinks, and entertainment. The banquet will be held Saturday, July 18 at 8:00 p.m. (Pre-reception begins at 7:00 p.m.) Tickets are $99 per person ($39 for children 12 and under) and may be purchased online at www.floridaeyes.org.

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EXHIBIT HALL GRAND OPENING & MINUTE TO WIN IT On Friday, July 17, the FOA will host the Minute to Win It promotional event. Minute to Win It will occur at 4:00 p.m. in preparation of the Exhibit Hall Grand Opening at 4:30 p.m. You will have the opportunity to win great prizes from exhibitors and the FOA. The exhibit hall will be open Friday, July 17 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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APRIL 16-18, 2020WFOA SPRING EDUCATION SEMINARBaytowne Conference CenterMiramar Beach, FL

APRIL 17-19, 2020FLORIDA CHAPTER AAO MEETINGMission InnHowey-In-The-Hills, FL

APRIL 25-26, 2020SUNCOAST SEMINAR SPONSORED BY POAHyatt Regency of Clearwater Beach ResortClearwater Beach, FL

JUNE 24-28, 2020OPTOMETRY’S MEETING (AOA)Washington, DC

JULY 16-19, 20202020 ANNUAL CONVENTIONJW Marriott Turnberry Miami Resort & SpaAventura, FL

JULY 25, 2020KEY WEST EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCEMargaritaville Resort & MarinaKey West, FL

JULY 31-AUGUST 2, 2020SWFOA EDUCATIONAL RETREATSouth Seas Island ResortCaptiva, FL

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Capital Preservation Services, LLCTax Planning(904) 742-1699www.cpsllcms.com

Carson & AdkinsLegal Consultation233 Rose Hill Drive NorthTallahassee, FL 32312(850) 509-5654http://www.carson-adkinslaw.com/

Everett Health Care Consultants, Inc.Medicare ConsultantsP.O. Box 669607 | Marietta, GA 30066(404) 406-7962 | (404) 393-1036 fax

EyeCareProOptometric Website Design20-255 Dundas Street | Waterdown, ON, LOR 2H6, Canada(416) 238-0370www.eyecarepro.net

First Financial Merchant ServicesCredit Card Payment ProcessingCam Higgins(404) [email protected]

IC SystemDebt Collection ServicesP.O. Box 64639 | St. Paul, MN 55164(800) 279-6520www.icsystem.com

Members 401(k) Advantage(888) [email protected]

Practice Compliance SolutionsHIPAA Compliance, Billing Services, Third Party Assistance 10212 Chesterton Drive | Dallas, TX 75238www.optometricbusinesssolutions.com/

Vision West, A Healthy Eyes Advantage CompanyMembership Buying Group1927 Avenieda Plaza Real | Ocanside, CA 92056(800) 679-9485http://www.vweye.com/

PRACTICE FOR SALE

Practice for Sale in Oviedo23-year old private practice in the heart of Oviedo. Grossing $600,000 on 4 doctor days per week. Long-term lease in place, full optical, HER, asking $250,000 or better offer. Call (321) 662-1401.

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Equipment for Sale in GainesvilleVOLK Pictor Plus Hand Held Retinal Camera. Perfect Condition. One year old. Complete with Metal case and manual. Left Practice must sell. Email [email protected].

Equipment for Sale in GainesvilleVirtually brand-new iSee Ortho-Keratology fitting and diagnostic set available. The diagnostic set has lenses available that correct to -4.50 on spherical and up to -1.50 on cylinder correction. For custom treatments, the iSee lenses are available up to -10.00 DS with low cyl correction for order with your lab. Email [email protected] for details.


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