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This free digital issue of AOA Focus—optometry's source for the latest in trends, techniques and technology—is just one of the valuable member-only benefits you get when you join the American Optometric Association.
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Earn more.AOA members earn 13% more, on average, than non-members. |
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Expand your knowledge and access cutting-edge CE.Access the AOA's on-demand library of continuing education and professional development content to not only advance and elevate your patient care but also equip your practice staff. |
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Save money with exclusive discounts for AOA members.Leverage discounts on insurance, supplies and resources for your practice through AOAExcel®, as well as coding tools like AOA Coding Today (up to $499 value, free for members). |
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Boost staff performance.Get exclusive AOA training and resources when you enroll paraoptometric staff for free. |
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Advance your profession.Add your voice to AOA advocacy efforts so officials recognize your essential and expanding role in health care. |
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Make a difference.There’s an AOA program that fits your interests, whether it’s building leadership skills or giving back to your community. |
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As an AOA member, you are making an investment that delivers significant benefits for you, your practice and your profession. Get access now to state-of-the-art education and clinical and practice management resources, all while supporting advocacy efforts that help advance and protect optometry.
Chat in real-time with an AOA team member by clicking the orange icon while visiting aoa.org.
Text us a message to 314.597.1939.
Call 800.365.2219 to reach us via phone.
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