Impacted by Flooding in Kentucky or West Virgina or Fires in the Los Angeles area?
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.

AOA priorities advance as U.S. House approves sweeping legislation

AOA doctor and student advocates work hard to ensure their U.S. House and Senate leaders understand optometry’s priorities as Congress advances a sweeping legislative package, seen by AOA as both an opportunity to secure pro-optometry policies and a potential threat to reimbursement and coverage of optometrist-provided care.

Take a strategic approach to Medicare Advantage records requests

How to negotiate better terms and reduce administrative burden when insurance plans come calling.

Student-centered initiatives promote optometry careers

As students contemplate their futures, inspire them to consider careers in optometry.