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AOA president emphasizes the importance of back-to-school eye exams

Teri K. Geist, O.D., spoke with 21 news outlets about the need for comprehensive eye exams with AOA members for children.

How to handle co-management billing

The role of modifiers in pre- and postoperative care billing.

Winding down a remarkable career in academia

After more than four decades, Stephanie Messner, O.D., announces her retirement.

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