DLV-ADV-Q3-Newsletter

Oct 3, 2026

September 1, 2020 Q3 newsletter covering updates from DLV and ADV, including a message from medical directors, practice announcements, and internal study findings. Highlights include a new optometrist introduction, patient trends and spotlight topics, and ADV’s impact through the Noor Clinic Foundation with details on free surgeries. The issue also explains why cataract surgery matters, outlines VSP’s newest protocol, and introduces the OMNI micro-invasive glaucoma technology with an overview of how it works.

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CategoryLifestyle

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Pages9

Reading Time14 min

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A Word From Medical Directors

Practice Announcement

Internal Study by Dr. Qadri

Dr. Bala's Feature in Women in Optometry

ADV's Impact in Noor Clinic

Importance of Cataract Surgery

VSP's New Protocol

The Newest Glaucoma Technology: OMNI

SEPTEMBER 1 8 , 2 0 2 0 Q 3 NEWSLETTER IN THIS ISSUE | A WORD FROM MEDICAL DIRECTORS | | --- | | PRACTICE ANNOUNCEMENT | | DLV'S INTERNAL STUDY BY DR.QADRI | | DR. BALA'S FEATURE IN WOMEN
OPTOMETRY | | ADV'S IMPACT IN NOOR CLINIC | | IMPORTANCE OF CATARACT SURGERY | VVSP'S NEW PROTOCOL | The Newest Glaucoma
Technology: OMNI | | --- | | Patient Trends
PATIENT SPOTLIGHT | | GROWING TREND OF REFRACTIVE STUDY | | DLV ADVISORY BOARD HIGHLIGHTS
CURRENT PROMOTION
WEBINAR RECAPS | | UPCOMING WEBINARS | DLV VISION PHYSICIAN SCHEDULE A word from Dr. Dougherty and Dr. Abroms by DLV & ADV TEAM DLV Vision and ADV Vision are continuing to see patients and changing the lives of others , one laser eye procedure at a time . Standard operating capacity and regular hours are continuing to run , along with the implementation of COVID-19 safety protocols . We have also continued to provide our CE webinars to better engage and educate with our fellow optometrists . We hope you stay well and safe during these unprecedented times . We appreciate you all and are thankful to be working with you . SEPTEMBER 1 8 , 2 0 2 0 Q 3 Practice Announcement Meet DLV ' s new Optometrist, Devon Kennedy , O . D . ! What is her background? Grew up in Templeton , California Attended the University of California , Davis [Received a B. S. in](Received a B. S. in) Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Neurology , Physiology , and Behavior Received professional Doctor of Optometry degree at Southern California College of Optometry What are some of her accomplishments? Served as the past President of the American Academy of Optometry Student Chapter Received multiple scholarships for excellence in clinical practice Contributing writer to CovalentCareers Fun Facts About Dr. Kennedy! She was a previous contestant on ABC ' s"Wipeout " show Her older sister is also an Optometrist (located in Texas) She grew up on a small farm on the Central Coast Internal Study at DLV: Why are patients having LASIK during COVID-19 global pandemic? DLV Optometrist , Sidra Qadri , O. D. , captured a private study of patients that entailed of Dr . Qadri asking patients their reason for considering LASIK surgery during this pandemic . After collecting many responses , Dr . Qadri concluded that 50% of patients were scheduling a consultation due to contact intolerance . If you need assistance or have any questions for Dr . Kennedy , please feel free to contact her at: Email: [dkennedy@doughertylaservision. com](dkennedy@doughertylaservision. com) General Phone: (805) 987-5300 General Text Line: (818) 874-3048 Foggy glasses Contacts during unhygienic COVID-19 5% 10% Wanting to avoid eye infections 35% Contact Intolerance 50% SEPTEMBER 1 8 , 2 0 2 0 Q 3 Dr. Balakrishnan's feature in Women in Optometry Women in Optometry is a publication news source that features articles written by , and are about women in medicine . Dr . Balakrishnan was most recently showcased in her article named , "A Respectful Team-Based Approach " . Key topics covered: Story of how Dr . Balakrishnan became an Ophthalmologist Great opportunity and success of co-management Importance of communication between Optometrist & Ophthalmologist ADV Vision's Impact in SLO Noor Clinic The Noor Clinic Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides health care services to uninsured patients , free of charge . The eye clinic services range from eye exams , eyeglasses , glaucoma treatment/care , and diabetic care . Optometrist , Dr . Rupert Chowins , is the Director of the eye clinic and also a long-time friend of Dr . Adam Abroms , M. D. . The Noor Clinic provides 90-95% of eye care services to patients with the remaining services provided with the help of ADV Vision . The Change: Each month , Dr . Abroms and Oak Park Surgery Center provide 2 free surgeries to Noor Clinic patients In result ,

FAQs

What LASIK-related insight did Dr. Qadri’s internal study provide during COVID-19?

The study surveyed patients’ reasons for considering LASIK during the pandemic and concluded that 50% were scheduling consultations due to contact intolerance.

How does the Noor Clinic Foundation receive support from ADV?

The Noor Clinic provides comprehensive eye care to uninsured patients, with 90–95% delivered by its services and additional assistance supported by ADV Vision. Each month, Dr. Abroms and Oak Park Surgery Center provide two free surgeries to Noor Clinic patients.

What is the OMNI micro-invasive glaucoma technology and when can it be performed?

OMNI is a micro-invasive procedure with an emphasis on targeting multiple points of resistance and it can be performed together with cataract surgery, using either a pre-existing incision or a small 2–4mm clear cornea incision.

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