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By: Janet’s Top Posts 2009 « Janet’s Journal, a Vision First blog

Janet’s Top Posts 2009 « Janet’s Journal, a Vision First blog — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:52:23 +0000

[...] Vision First form rejected? April 19, 2009 When Illinois’ eye exam law went through the rule-making process, I had many questions why the state’s form would be the only form accepted as proof of an eye exam. Read the objections, voice of reason and common sense, and many great comments from supporters of the Vision First form here… [...]

By: No deal. Final rule flawed. « Janet’s Journal, a Vision First blog

No deal. Final rule flawed. « Janet’s Journal, a Vision First blog — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:14:20 +0000

[...] Vision First Form Rejected? April 19, 2009 Despite a resolution adopted by optometrists in 2007 in support of Vision First, Michael Horstman, the executive director of the Illinois Optometric Association (IOA), objected to Illinois accepting an alternate form for children’s eye exams. This post includes the Department’s objections countered by the Voice of Reason and Common Sense. Also includes many compliments! [...]

By: Here’s the deal… “Illinois” Hold’em style! « Janet’s Journal, a Vision First blog

Wed, 20 May 2009 04:23:21 +0000

[...] 3a. THE FLOP: November 5, 2008, the executive director of the Illinois Optometric Association (IOA) submitted a letter to the Department objecting to the approval of an alternate form for eye exams: “We remain extremely concerned about the confusion, lack of coordination and expense that a multi-formed system will create and question the necessity.” Read more here… [...]

By: Here’s the deal… “Illinois” Hold ‘em style! « Janet’s Journal, a Vision First blog

Mon, 18 May 2009 06:27:40 +0000

By: Aletta

Aletta — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:04:24 +0000

Congratulations , glad you are looking after the children ‘s vision.

By: Janet Hughes

Janet Hughes — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:57:08 +0000

Thanks, Aletta, for your kind words and show of support. People like you are a pleasure to know! Great news! In spite of heavy rain and my crashed computer, Nora, Linda, Linda's sister Cheryl, and I went to Springfield yesterday. Rep. Lang made our day when he made a motion at the JCAR meeting Tuesday to extend the rulemaking another 45 days! I also got my computer fixed today! We have until the next meeting on May 19, 2009 to gather evidence and support for the changes we'd like to see made on the State form. This was a bold and courageous move on Rep. Lang's part. I applaud him and the other JCAR members for supporting this motion. We have less than a month now to show how Illinois can better the proposed form. Who knows where this can lead? We will continue to strive for excellence at Vision First. Our Kids Eyes Count Campaign is a winning action plan! Stay tuned for further updates here soon...

By: Aletta

Aletta — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:47:46 +0000

Sorry your computer crashed but glad it was not you ! Wish the outcome would have been different but keep it up , sooner or later it will happen !
here is a hug for Johnny, he looks so loveable .
Take care and keep up the good work you are doing !!!

By: Janet Hughes

Janet Hughes — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:26:22 +0000

UPDATE: Nora, Linda, and I will be going to Springfield on Tuesday. Wish us luck as we hope to connect with legislators and other advocates. I’ll keep you posted on the action taken at JCAR’s meeting.

Also, here is an excerpt of the letter sent to IDPH yesterday regarding Vision First’s objection to the proposed rulemaking…

“Dear Ms. Meister:

I’m aware the proposed rulemaking went to second notice and that Michael Horstman, executive director of the Illinois Optometric Association objected to an alternate form as proof of an eye exam.

His objection is shocking and contrary because he is an employee of the association that adopted the resolution Importance of Comprehensive Eye and Vision Examinations in 2007 that supports the mission of Vision First Foundation.

For the record, Vision First Foundation strongly objects to the following sections of the proposed amendments of the Child Health Examination Code: 665.150-160, and 665.620-640.

Non-acceptance of the Vision First form and the repeal of Public Act 85-0351 during this rulemaking will NOT assure a consistent level of diagnostic eye care and will NOT ensure equal access to this care for all Illinois children as presented in the State Mandates Act Questionnaire.”

As soon as my crashed computer is fixed, I will post my complete letter.