The Role of Optometrists in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

June 6, 2011 - PRLog -- Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of men and women worldwide according to the World Health Organization. As many as 30%-40% of Americans who have cardiovascular disease are asymptomatic, that is, they "feel fine" which unfortunately results in many people suffering from unexpected heart attacks and strokes.

Because Optometrists are able to visually detect cardiovascular disease by examining the blood vessels in the eye, they are in an ideal position to educate patients. Eye care professionals can use a non-invasive ultrasound screening technology to image and measure the carotid arteries. By analyzing the images of the "IMT" or Intima Media Thickness of the carotid artery walls and correlating the results with HeartSmart's proprietary 40,000+ IMT image database, Optometrists are able to educate their patients’ on their individual risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Join Blaine Ung, President of HeartSmart Technologies' Eye Care Division for a 45 minute online presentation (live webinar) on "The Role of ODs in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease".

Who Should Attend: Private Practice ODs who...

+ Practice Full Scope Optometry

+ Have a large patient base in the 35-65 age range

+ Perform a minimum of 8 comprehensive eye exams per day.

Participants will learn:

+ How Carotid Intima Media Thickness (CIMT) screenings could save patients from heart attacks and strokes.

+ How to generate incremental fee for service income by performing CIMT screenings.

Cost: FREE

How to Register: Send an email with OD name to info@HeartSmartEyeCare.com or simply RSVP for this event on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/heartsmarteyecare

Space is limited please RSVP.

For more information about the Eye Care Division of HeartSmart Technologies, please visit http://www.HeartSmartEyeCare.com

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