ORLANDO – The Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO), the preeminent professional association for medical and osteopathic doctors who specialize in vision care, is pleased to announce that David B. Cano, MD, received the James W. Clower, Jr, MD, Community Service Award at its annual meeting, Masters in Ophthalmology 2012, held June 22-24 in Orlando, FL.

Established in honor of James W. Clower, Jr, MD, this annual award is meant to recognize a Florida-based ophthalmologist who has made the greatest contribution of time and service to his or her community.

The Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO), the preeminent professional association for medical and osteopathic doctors who specialize in vision care, elected Rick E. Bendel, M.D., as vice president at its Annual Meeting, Masters in Ophthalmology 2012, held June 22-24 in Orlando, FL.

The Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO), the preeminent professional association for medical and osteopathic doctors who specialize in vision care, re-elected Joseph Trentacoste, M.D., as secretary-treasurer at its Annual Meeting, Masters in Ophthalmology 2012, held June 22-24 in Orlando, FL.  This is the sixth year that Dr. Trentacoste has served as the FSO Secretary-Treasurer.

OMIC recently announced a 20% policyholder dividend credit for all active physician insureds on December 31, 2012. The premium credit, averaging approximately $2,000 per insured, is the seventh dividend credit in eight years. OMIC has declared nearly $40 Million in dividend credits since 1987.