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AOA continues to advocate for student loan flexibility amidst changes
AOA action ensures optometry remains classified as a professional degree under federal loan rules.
6 AOA advocacy wins in 2025 that set the stage for 2026
Check out these crucial wins that AOA achieved for doctors and patients in 2025 as advocates look to March 15-17 for AOA on Capitol Hill | AOA Federal Keyperson Summit.
AOA makes progress to soften the impact of federal student loan changes
Advocacy efforts have kept optometry classified as a professional degree.
AOA secures legislative win
DEA recognizes AOA as physician-level provider of required trainings for prescribers of controlled substances.
COB: Why using VSP’s industry-best program will benefit patients and your practice
A Q&A with VSP Chair Matt Wickham, O.D.
VSP agrees to new contracting transparency standards as AOA presses for industrywide change
AOA’s ongoing advocacy and engagement on behalf of optometry leads to a first-of-its-kind move toward improvement.
Myopia Collective urges Congress to back nation’s first federally funded children’s vision health program
Currently, recommendations for pre-elementary vision screenings vary by state, leaving many students with undetected myopia that can hamper their learning.
2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: What to know about the rule
The CMS' final rule includes an increased base conversion factor, reflecting a temporary 2.5% statutory increase, as well as other updates that will affect practices.
Another win for VA doctors of optometry
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs affirms optometry’s physician-level recognition in latest regulation, a win for the whole profession.
AOA on Capitol Hill 2025: Live News Updates
This is the official news page for AOA on Capitol Hill 2025. Here, you will find exclusive news coverage with live running news stories.