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The 2025 Opportunities in Optometry application is now open.
Join us for our Blast from the Past student challenge to learn more about optometric history and knock out an AOA+ requirement before Optometry's Meeting. AOA CE Credit also available for this event.

InfantSEE Heads into 20th Anniversary in 2025

A program of The AOA Foundation, InfantSEE continues to provide essential eye health and vision care for infants

Grants deliver fresh perspectives and enthusiasm

New grant recipients are already embracing optometry and searching for new ways to elevate eye health across America.

Field Notes: Florida doctor recounts hurricanes Helene, Milton

Media reports describe “devastating” winds, rain and flooding as Hurricane Milton makes landfall—how a Tampa Bay area doctor comes to terms with not one but two hurricanes in as many weeks.

U.S. senators introduce VBM reform bill amid growing plan scrutiny

Congressional support for vision benefit manager (VBM) reforms continues to build with the latest bill introduced seeking to rebalance the relationship among plans, patients and their doctors.

The latest on AOA contact lens advocacy

Efforts include federal legislation and a new class action lawsuit.

Can’t-miss hands-on workshops at this year’s Optometry’s Meeting®

Doctors of optometry and paraoptometric professionals can develop their skills and advance patient care with cutting-edge hands-on workshops at this year’s Optometry’s Meeting® in Minneapolis, June 25-28.