Generous donations from EssilorLuxottica and CooperVision for Hurricane Ida relief were recommitted to Optometry’s Fund for Disaster Relief in 2022…
AOA members have access to clinical resources, continuing education, practice management and career development tools to help you not only…
Princeton, New Jersey-based Avalon Health Economics says plans’ mandated discounts for non-covered services and materials—and limits on laboratory freedom—harmfully distort…
While the AOA, and others, urge HHS to rethink implementation of this No Surprises Act provision, an upcoming #AskAOA webinar…
In June, the AOA House of Delegates approved a resolution amending the Optometric Oath to include more diverse and inclusive…
AOA President calls advocacy a “privilege” to represent the profession and doctors of optometry, as a plethora of issues are…
Unsurprisingly, our stress levels are at the highest point in decades. How can you help ease anxiety and promote mental…
AOA members see the importance of comprehensive eye exams every day in their practices. But did you know that such…
From advancing scope of practice to fighting Medicare fee reductions—AOA officers share their goals for the New Year. Original Source
Diabetes was once viewed as a disease of older adults. The U.S. recommended in March that, given such risk factors…
Lawmakers are demanding a federal study to assess the need for future legislative or regulatory action against DTC prescription medical…
Steps to take following the expiration of the federal student loan interest and payment holiday Jan. 31, 2022. Original Source
A former president of the Kentucky Optometric Association, Dr. Combs’ “celebration of life” is scheduled for Jan. 15. Original Source
With 2021 nearly in the books, take a look back at the 20 most-read AOA stories from the past year.…
The information will inform the AOA Telehealth Council and AOA Board of Trustees on necessary changes to landmark telemedicine policy.…
Tens of thousands of AOA doctors and other advocates spoke out against the nearly 10% pay cuts looming on Jan.…
The new, year-long program designed to grow and support the next generation of optometric leaders celebrates a successful year and…
Preregister now for the profession’s leading event, June 15-18, 2022, in Chicago, where world-class education, networking and business opportunities intersect…
A total of 25 professional optometric degree programs, 257 optometric residency programs and two optometric technician programs hold ACOE accreditation…
How to create a bilingual and culturally sensitive practice, why it matters to patients and how it can set you…
The 15th century polymath Leonardo da Vinci quipped, “the eyes, the window of the soul.” He couldn’t know the half…
Healthy Eyes Healthy Children funded years of community initiatives bolstering awareness and access to children’s eye care. Your donation can…
Since the AOA/AOSA Opportunities in Optometry grant program was announced last spring, 32 grants have been awarded. Awardees from underrepresented…
Adding optometry to the list of hospital outpatient services and inpatient consults not only realizes the high level of contemporary,…
A Medicare vision benefit expansion was cut from the Build Back Better Act, but now advocates shift focus to avoiding…
Vitamins, nutrients in these holiday foods could benefit eye health. Original Source
Payer Advocacy Summit gathers “all-in” doctors from every state as AOA legal team takes next steps in fight against anti-doctor…
Do you know your AOA Federal Advocacy Representative? Connect with the AOA-FAR in your state and learn how to engage…
Planning for a future after you’re gone isn’t easy—but it’s crucial to protecting your family’s financial future. An AOA-member benefit…