COVID-19 pandemic necessitates infection control refresher
Learn more about appropriate infection control in the optometric practice with a two-part CE series during the AOA 2020 Virtual Learning Livecast, June 24-27.
Techniques to enhance contrast
There may be relatively simple changes that can be made to improve vision function, which will allow patients to comfortably perform desired activities.
ALERT: Arkansas scope saga necessitates urgent action
Opponents to Arkansas’ optometric scope of practice expansion up the ante in fight to repeal law; AOA steps up support and urges members’ immediate help.
Study: Scope expansion to save Americans $4.6 billion annually
Billions in annual savings to Americans’ health care and widespread support for a full range of optometric care are linchpin findings of a new report on nationwide optometric scope of practice expansion.
AOA pushes hard to address increased cost for necessary personal protective equipment
In its unflagging effort to support doctors of optometry providing essential care amid this pandemic, the AOA is seeking greater relief for practices needing PPE to ensure the safety of patients, doctors and staff.
Dr. Google’s Rx? Take with a grain of salt
Online symptom checkers are correct only a third of the time, a new study says, but that doesn’t stop patients seeking a Dr. Google diagnosis.