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Doctors of optometry weigh how to hit the ground running once practices reopen
Virtual care and financial relief have enabled doctors to care for patients and staff, students to focus on future.
Is it or isn’t it? Allergic conjunctivitis in a COVID-19 world
Conjunctivitis, a potential albeit uncommon symptom of the coronavirus pandemic, could simply be seasonal allergies. What new data is showing about ocular signs.
AOA member magazine earns prestigious Gold Circle Award
Award-winning redesign in 2019 enhances reader experience and accommodates busy AOA members.
Congratulations to AOA’s 2020 award winners
The AOA is proud to announce five award recipients.
First doctors of optometry notified of their federal loans to ease the economic pain of COVID-19 pandemic
Small Business Administration loans help practices cover payroll and other business expenses, as doctors focus on delivering urgent and emergent care.
Optometry’s Meeting® 2020 canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Attendees’ health, safety—and that of their families and patients—the top priority as Optometry’s Meeting® canceled; AOA weighs reconfigured House of Delegates and education.
Self-care in times of crisis
CDC and doctors offer up tips for coping during challenging times.
New cigarette labels graphically depict smoking, cataracts link
Starting in 2021, cigarette packaging and ads will include graphic warnings depicting smoking’s health consequences, including the blinding condition that the AOA emphasized in FDA comments.
AOA doctors are delivering crisis care and easing strain on hospitals
Frontline primary eye care providers are finding unusual ways to deliver care.
AOA petitions NAVCP, member plans for temporary relief during emergency
Citing CDC and CMS guidance to postpone nonessential care, the AOA requested NAVCP and member plans allow additional flexibility and considerations for patients and doctors.