Waiting Room App Snaps: Waiting Room By John Sailer and Andrew Karp Monday, August 18, 2014 12:02 AM RELATED CONTENT Apps of My Eye What ECPs Are Saying About Apps VM Microsite Delivers 'Intelligent Office' Techniques and Technologies App Snaps: Dispensary App Snaps: Exam Lane App Snaps: Practice Systems App Snaps: Outside the Office The Vision Care Institute UV Protection App "We can show our patients how solar angle can impact their exposure." Why I like it: If we can show our patients how solar angle can impact their exposure and the cataract development and other eye problems that UV exposure can cause, then they understand that they need to wear their sunglasses.” — Tina McCarty, OD, The Eye Care Center, Maple Grove, Minn. Developer: The Vision Care Institute, LLC, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies. What it is: The UV Protection App helps eyecare professionals educate patients about why protecting their eyes is as important as protecting their skin, and it includes steps they can take to help protect their eyes. What it does: Specifically for the iPad, the app demonstrates who needs protection, the cumulative effects of UV rays on the eyes, the impact of environmental exposure to the eyes throughout the day, and steps to take to help protect eyes from harmful UV radiation. Where to get it: Apple iTunes App Store: bit.ly/UVProtectionA