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- AS-Anterior Segment
- CL-Contact Lens
- FV-Functional Vision/Pediatrics
- GL-Glaucoma
- GO-General Optometry
- IS-Injection Skills
- LP-Laser Procedures
- LV-Low Vision
- NO-Neuro-Optometry
- OP-Oral Pharmaceuticals
- PB-Public Health
- PD-Principles of Diagnosis
- PH-Pharmacology
- PM-Practice Management
- PO-Peri-Operative Management of Ophthalmic Surgery
- PS-Posterior Segment
- SD-Systemic Disease
- SP-Surgical Procedures
- TD-Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease
EJ-Ethics/Jurisprudence
| AOA Code | Course Description | Primary Speaker | Additional Speaker | Additional Speaker | Additional Speaker | Credits | Course Type | AOA Expiration | Virtual Option |
| AOA103-EJ | EJ-Ethical and Legal Considerations of Genetic Testing and Gene Therapy | Rachelle Lin, O.D. | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 | OD/PARA | 3/30/2024 | Yes |
| AOA328-EJ | EJ-Eye Doctor's Product Liability | Theresa Fleming, O.D., J.D. | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 | OD | 4/14/2024 | Yes |
| AOA329-EJ | EJ-Failure to Diagnose in Eye Care | Theresa Fleming, O.D., J.D. | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 | OD | 3/17/2024 | Yes |
| AOA146-EJ | EJ-Medical Malpractice Issues with Advancements in Optometry | Joshua Hanen, O.D., J.D. | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2 | OD | 8/5/2024 | Yes |
| AOA225-EJ | EJ-Social Media - It's Legally More Than Just "Likes." What a Optometric Physician & Staff Should Know. | Theresa Fleming, O.D. | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 | OD/PARA | 3/3/2025 | Yes |
Doctors of optometry challenge reasoning behind proposed Eyeglass Rule changes at FTC workshop
The recent workshop heard testimony from various stakeholders on the potential impact that proposed changes to the Eyeglass Rule might have on consumer choice and the burden on the practices of doctors of optometry and ophthalmology, which are already understaffed and saddled with other federal regulation. The Federal Trade Commission will use the feedback to determine whether to go forward with its recommendations.
Common coding Qs answered
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The heat is on: Ensure patients’ protective eyewear is, too
Some doctors of optometry may see an increase in patients seeking care during the summer months, whether they’re playing sports or battling dry air conditions. Be prepared to share your expertise.