- AOA CE Hours Catalog Course(s) Request Form
- AS-Anterior Segment
- CL-Contact Lens
- EJ-Ethics/Jurisprudence
- FV-Functional Vision/Pediatrics
- GL-Glaucoma
- GO-General Optometry
- IS-Injection Skills
- 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
LP-Laser Procedures
| AOA Code | Course Description | Primary Speaker | Additional Speaker | Additional Speaker | Additional Speaker | Credits | Course Type | AOA Expiration | Virtual Option |
| AOA283-LP | LP-Laser Learning Lab | Nathan Lighthizer, O.D. | Leonid Skorin, O.D., D.O. | N/A | N/A | 2 | OD | 4/25/2025 | No |
| AOA337-LP | LP-Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (PI): Are we over-PI'ing patients? | Nathan Lighthizer, O.D. | Leonid Skorin, O.D., D.O. | N/A | N/A | 1 | OD | 4/8/2024 | Yes |
| AOA284-LP | LP-Laser Procedures from the OD to the DO Perspective | Nathan Lighthizer, O.D. | Leonid Skorin, O.D., D.O. | N/A | N/A | 2 | OD | 10/14/2022 | Yes |
| AOA285-LP | LP-Laser Therapy in Optometry: The Politics, Procedures and Protocols | Nathan Lighthizer, O.D. | Paul Barney, O.D. | N/A | N/A | 2 | OD | 3/23/2025 | Yes |
| AOA338-LP | LP-Laser Tissue Interactions | Lindsay Sicks, O.D. | Alissa Coyne, O.D. | N/A | N/A | 1 | OD/PARA | 3/26/2024 | Yes |
| AOA141-LP | LP-Open or Closed? When to Perform Prophylactic Iridotomy for Primary Angle Closure | Aaron McNulty, O.D. | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 | OD | 8/5/2024 | Yes |
| AOA217-LP | LP-Ophthalmic Lasers in Optometry | Alissa Coyne, O.D. | Lindsay Sicks, O.D. | N/A | N/A | 2 | OD/PARA | 3/3/2025 | Yes |
| AOA321-LP | LP-YAG Laser Procedures | Alissa Coyne, O.D. | Lindsay Sicks, O.D. | N/A | N/A | 1 | OD/PARA | 3/22/2025 | 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
These are the coding questions your colleagues are asking—and the answers from the AOA’s experts could help you.
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.