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 Foundation emergency appeal for Helene-ravaged states
In the devastating path forged by Hurricane Helene, shell-shocked residents & AOA members are putting their lives back together.

Change Healthcare Cyberattacks Recognized by OFDR
If you’ve been impacted by the cyberattacks, learn how to apply for a grant.

Standing strong so others can rest from trauma, disasters
Optometry’s Fund for Disaster Relief eases the burden of those impacted by catastrophes.
‘Very close-knit community,’ Maui reckons with trauma of historic wildfires
AOA-member doctors in Maui describe shock and disbelief after the island community suffers the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century.