‘Legal’ doesn’t always mean ‘safe’ in drivers’ vision
Glaucoma patients were five times as likely to get in a motor vehicle accident compared to similarly aged drivers, per a new study that illustrates a glaring problem with drivers’ vision requirements.
Meet me in St. Louis: A member-approved guide to the Optometry’s Meeting® 2019 host city
Local AOA members recommend where to dine, sip, explore and more.
Vision impairment, cognitive decline go hand in hand
Impaired vision creates obvious functional limitations among older adults, but could it also be associated with cognitive decline? Mounting evidence suggest clues may be found in the eyes.
Optometry’s Meeting®: Day at a glance
Want to make the most of Optometry’s Meeting in St. Louis? Here’s how to do it.
Strategies to help reading for the AMD patient with central scotomas
Development of eccentric viewing skills to improve eye control and manage scotomas helps optimize the patient’s reading performance with low-vision devices.
Can you hear me now?
In an age when news comes at us 24/7, the AOA’s media advocacy must be proactive, reactive, plucky and nimble to grab and keep hold of the public’s attention and influence public policy. In the [...]