Sports
Sports and Performance Vision Toolkit
Does the Little League coach recommend players get a comprehensive eye exam prior to the start of the season? Have the varsity football players undergone baseline testing to ensure an accurate concussion diagnosis in case of head injury? This toolkit provides information and resources to help member doctors of optometry benefit their practice and community by creating awareness with athletic leaders and educating them on the important link between vision skills and sport performance
AOA leader: ‘No stone unturned on behalf of our members’
AOA Immediate Past President Robert C. Layman, O.D., discusses the biggest challenge he faced during his presidency: fighting the devaluation of care by vision plans. Learn how the AOA is prioritizing the issue and how members can engage.
DEA’s new opioid training mandate: What you need to know
Doctors of optometry applying for a DEA license after June 27, 2023, must attest to a new eight-hour education and training requirement for substance abuse identification and treatment. Consult the AOA’s FAQ about these new licensing requirements.
Optometry’s Meeting® announces keynote speaker, special events for Washington, D.C.
Early-bird registration is available through Friday, March 31, so lock-in your low, AOA-member rate for four days of industry-leading education, networking, practice solutions and entertainment in the nation’s capital.