UPDATE: Hurricane Harvey leaves widespread devastation; AOA leading donation effort

How you can help support doctors of optometry affected by Harvey.Read more >

August 28, 2017

AOA MORE: Vendor updates, new MIPS guidance

Data is the name of the game when it comes to Medicare's new payment program, which is why AOA offers doctors of optometry support in collecting reporting requirements through the profession's qualified clinical data registry (QCDR).Read more >

August 18, 2017

Kids, adults alike fall short in contact lens hygiene

Like parent, like child-adolescents engage in at least one unsafe contact lens habit at a much similar rate as adults, claims a new report that emphasizes the need for proper contact lens hygiene. Read more >

August 17, 2017

Health centers providing more care than ever before

Through community health centers (CHCs), doctors of optometry can play a part in increasing access to affordable, cost-effective and high-quality care in medically underserved communities.Read more >

August 14, 2017

Study uncovers potential tool, based on rapid eye movements, for detecting autism earlier

Researchers have long fixed their attention on eye-tracking in detecting autism spectrum disorders, but now they may have discovered a new tool that could lead to earlier diagnosis and intervention.Read more >

August 14, 2017

AOA’s 58th president, profession leader dies

Colleagues remember life of Alvin Levin, O.D.Read more >

August 10, 2017