Controlling Costs & Improving Effectiveness
The AOA's Health Policy Institute (HPI) provides information on how doctors of optometry and the public can work to control eye care costs, and increase effectiveness of examinations and treatment.
April 2021
In the U.S., one in every four children have vision disorders that require diagnosis and treatment by an eye doctor, yet most children with vision disorders never see an eye doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
Vision and Eye Health Assurance and Protection in the Workplace
February 2020
Eye injuries and suboptimal eye and vision health in the workplace are very common. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that every day about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain job-related eye injuries that require medical treatment.
Most Eye Emergency Department Visits Can Be Treated in Optometry Clinics
December 2019
Research determined that the majority of eye-related conditions reported in the emergency department may be treatable in an outpatient optometry office or clinic, resulting in lower eye expenditures.
Disinfection of Multi-Patient Contact Lenses in the Clinical Setting
October 2018
The safe wearing of contact lenses and care to help prevent against infection have many parameters, this policy paper will focus on minimizing infection of multi-patient contact lenses used in the clinical setting.
U.S. House pens Medicare vision benefit language, but funding woes threaten derailment
Congress’ Sept. 15 deadline for bill language passes with lawmakers backing key guardrails that AOA’s advocates say must be in place for a workable benefit. Yet, price tag developments may forestall efforts.
Pandemic savings strategies
COVID-19 has taught us that planning ahead may be more critical now than ever. During periods of uncertainty, it’s important to keep a long-term perspective.
Building relationships
Not sure how to begin your journey as an advocate for optometry? According to an AOA Distinguished Service Award winner, the key is developing relationships with legislators and their staffs. Plus, more tips on advocating successfully.