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InfantSEE®
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The Archives &
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Optometry's Fund for Disaster Relief
Providing immediate aid in the wake of a catastrophic event
AOA/AOSA Opportunities in Optometry Grants
To promote diversity and equity in the optometric profession for generations to come, the American Optometric Association and the American Optometric Student Association have created the AOA/AOSA Opportunities in Optometry Grant program. This fund is designed as a one-time stipend for under-represented minority students interested in the field of optometry to help defray costs associated with applying to optometry school.
Click here to apply!
InfantSEE®
Due to the number of children with eye and vision problems across the United States, Optometry Cares – The AOA Foundation, and Johnson & Johnson Vision created InfantSEE®, a no-cost public health program developed to provide professional eye care for infants nationwide.
Student Scholarships
Attention, third- and fourth-year optometry students! We are pleased to announce that the applications for the Alexander, Cummings, Galina, and Maitenaz Scholarships are now open. The deadline is Friday, October 22 and the winners will be selected in December.
Optometry’s Fund for Disaster Relief
Optometry’s Fund for Disaster Relief is poised to help doctors of optometry and optometry students who have been affected by natural disasters. Those in need of aid may apply here and anyone wishing to donate to the relief fund may do so here.
Latest AOA News
U.S. House pens Medicare vision benefit language, but funding woes threaten derailment
Thu, 16 Sep 2021Congress’ Sept. 15 deadline for bill language passes with lawmakers backing key guardrails that AOA’s advocates say must be in place for a workable benefit. Yet, price tag developments may forestall efforts.
Pandemic savings strategies
Wed, 15 Sep 2021COVID-19 has taught us that planning ahead may be more critical now than ever. During periods of uncertainty, it’s important to keep a long-term perspective.
Building relationships
Tue, 14 Sep 2021Not sure how to begin your journey as an advocate for optometry? According to an AOA Distinguished Service Award winner, the key is developing relationships with legislators and their staffs. Plus, more tips on advocating successfully.
73 children in 100
will pass a routine vision screening, but will fail a comprehensive eye exam ...
