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The American Optometric Association Celebrates Paraoptometric Appreciation Month 2026
The month-long observance honors the professionals who strengthen optometric practices and highlights opportunities for recognition, education and career advancement
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
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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.
CooperVision and the American Optometric Association Open Applications for Change Agents in The Myopia Collective
Program Enters its Third Year with Expansion Across 15 States and IntroducesStudent Change Agents
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
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