The new Eyeglass Rule of 2024 goes into effect on Sept. 24, 2024. The new rules require doctors to obtain confirmation from a patient that the prescription was provided to the patient. In cases where the prescription is provided electronically, doctors need to obtain consent to send the prescription electronically and retain that consent. The Eyeglass Rule of 2024 mirrors the requirements of the Contact Lens Rule of 2020. The AOA has developed a toolkit to assist doctors with compliance.
September is Paraoptometric Appreciation Month, the only formal observance dedicated to honoring the practice staff that support the delivery of optometric patient care. Recognize staff using the #AOAParaMonth hashtag and give the gift of AOA associate membership to encourage professional development and staff retention.
Reimbursement and coverage fairness for doctors of optometry continues to be one of the AOA’s highest advocacy priorities. Access the AOA Health and Vision Plan Action Report, a daily tally of member-doctor challenges with plans, to see how the AOA is advocating on behalf of the profession.
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September is Paraoptometric Appreciation Month. Read on to find out how paraoptometric Terrie Call has thrived at a Virginia practice over an unusually long span and how the profession honored her service.
Deadline extended: Submit comments on AOA policy statement on telemedicine in optometry
Open comment period extended for AOA Policy Statement on Telemedicine in Optometry. The policy statement is a standard-setting resource for health care providers, payers, policymakers and industry.
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