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Updated AOA Pediatric Eye and Vision Examination Guideline Opens for Peer and Public Review

Public comment period begins July 6 for evidence-based guideline supporting comprehensive pediatric eye and vision care

AOA Closes Out Largest Intergenerational Optometry’s Meeting with Induction of New AOA Board of Trustees and President, Dr. Teri Geist

The profession’s premier annual event, this year’s record-setting meeting brought together more than 6,000 attendees, including more than 3,000 students, residents, new doctors and faculty.

The Myopia Collective Expands with More than 40 New Advocates Across the U.S.

Inaugural ‘Day of Advocacy’ to Rally Global Movement for Childhood Myopia Awareness

The AOA Foundation and PERC Alliance Announce 2026 Golden Opportunity Award Recipients

These outstanding doctors embody Dr. Golden’s spirit of leadership, compassion, and commitment to improving access to care,” said Dr. Jason Lake, General Manager of PERC Alliance.

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