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).
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
Educate Your Community
Educate your community with helpful PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and infographics.
The AOA Foundation Announces New Silhouette Scholarship
New partner of the foundation, The Silhouette Group, will offer sustainability-focused scholarship
Optometry’s Meeting® Offers Attendees Inside Look at AOAExcel®, AOA Foundation
AOAExcel® boasts over $4.18 million in non-dues revenue returned to AOA since its founding in 2015, AOA Foundation underscored programs that reinforce a stronger profession