Press Room
Welcome to the American Optometric Association (AOA) Press Room, which features news and press releases. For more information on releases listed below, to request/schedule an interview with an eye care expert or for more information on AOA's public relations efforts, contact Yakesha Cooper (ycooper@aoa.org).
Registration Now Open for Optometry’s Meeting® 2026 and AOA+
The 129th Annual AOA Congress and 58th Annual AOSA Conference will take place June 17-20 in Phoenix
Educate Your Community
Educate your community with helpful PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and infographics.
InfantSEE Marks 20th Anniversary with Update on Online Sensation Baby Piper
A program of The AOA Foundation, InfantSEE celebrates 20 years of essential eye health and vision care for infants
The American Optometric Association partners with professional baseball player, Kike Hernández, to champion in-person eye exams through nationwide “Eye Deserve More” campaign
Hernández’s compelling journey underscores the critical role doctors of optometry play in safeguarding overall health and well-being