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Landmark Win: Tennessee Modernizes Eye Care with Scope Expansion

Tennessee becomes the sixteenth state — and the second in 2026 — to authorize doctors of optometry to use ophthalmic lasers.

Optometry thrives in rural West Virginia

In his new book, Bradley Mart Lane, O.D., examines and celebrates a little-understood region of America.

Build your practice and protect the planet

Every day is Earth Day at these optometric practices. Considerations for an environmentally friendly practice.

April 16 - 18, 2026
123rd Annual KOA Spring Congress
Lexington, Kentucky
April 17 - 18, 2026
129th Indiana Optometry's Annual Convention
Plainfield, Indiana


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