AOA task force leads evolution of education for future of optometric practice
The AOA is taking the next steps to ensure the profession’s educators and leaders work together to advance and standardize optometric education opportunities.
Clean hands save sight
Poor hand hygiene is among the top risk factors for microbial contamination of contact lenses, emphasizing the importance of enhanced patient education.
California officials crack down on advertising, other violations by nationwide optical chain
The AOA is monitoring the outcome of 21 citations filed against a national chain of optical stores levied in 2018 by the California State Board of Optometry.
5 ways to offer neuro-optometric services in your practice
What does it take to start a winning neuro-optometric practice? Three doctors of optometry call the plays.
Pressure’s on: Understanding hypertensive guidelines
One in 3 U.S. adults are hypertensive but nearly half do nothing to control it. What do hypertension guidelines say and how does optometry manage patients at critical values?
The lowdown on vision rehabilitation
Doctors of optometry are key to the proper examination and diagnosis of vision impairments, leading to prescribed treatment prior to outcomes. AOA will participate in a Facebook Live Event on Feb. 22 with National Eye Institute.
How to balance work and home life
AOA is celebrating Valentine’s by sharing relationship advice from optometry duos! Read their tips on how to achieve healthy work-life balance.
AOA volunteers gather to plan for 2019 and big 2020 initiative
Over 200 members attended the AOA Volunteer Meeting in St. Louis, Feb. 1-2.
AOA, state affiliates blaze path for optometry’s future
States’ 2019 legislative sessions are well underway and, already, optometry’s advocates can report important progress on patient safety and scope bills in a pair of states.
When measles rush in
Measles outbreaks across the country underscore role doctors of optometry play in infection control.