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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.

North Dakota secures telemedicine provisions, ignites grassroots advocacy

Pivotal new law establishes crucial safeguards and accountability for optometric telemedicine services but revitalizes grassroots engagement and strengthens the future of care in North Dakota along the way.

A voice for independent doctors

A one-stop hub of resources, education, legal assistance and more, the Center for Independent Practice was created to help doctors of optometry and optometry students succeed.

Build your practice and protect the planet

Every day is Earth Day at these optometric practices. Considerations for an environmentally friendly practice.