Telemedicine & Health Information Technology
The AOA's Health Policy Institute (HPI) is the source on issues regarding telemedicine and health information technology.
Unproven Claims and Inaccuracies of the Visibly (Opternative) Vision Test (with Addendum)
November 2019
The Visibly vision test, formerly known as Opternative, is a self-test that presents numerous unproven claims and inaccuracies.
8 states authorize doctors of optometry to give COVID-19 vaccinations: The latest
Congresswoman encourages federal recognition of optometry’s utility in COVID-19 vaccinations nationwide as more states activate doctors of optometry alongside new vaccine developments.
AOA emergency summit March 24 raises alarm over children’s eye health
The AOA Emergency Children’s Vision Summit will provide the opportunity for doctors of optometry to learn from experts on children’s eye care as they assess the crisis and chart a course forward. The members-only virtual event launches an ongoing conversation, led by the AOA, on children’s eye health and vision care. Its School Readiness Summit is set for July.
Paraoptometric advocacy lifts optometry: Why staff involvement is critical
Paraoptometric attendance at the AOA’s premier advocacy conference, May 23-25, helps reinforce optometry’s case for immediate changes that will affect the entire practice.