Resources
Back-to-School Resources
Video: Is a Comprehensive Eye Exam on Your Child's Back to School List?
Share this video with your patients, family and friends to encourage back to school comprehensive eye exams.
Be Wise About Your Eyes Activity Sheet
This two-sided 8 1/2" x 11" activity sheet is excellent for use in the classroom or as a giveaway at health fairs and other community events, particularly for children ages 6 - 10 (early readers). Learn fun facts about vision while solving challenging puzzles!
Back-to-School Email Templates
Use these email templates to inform your customer base about the importance of back-to-school comprehensive eye exams.
Video: The Truth About Myopia
Use this short video in your office to inform patients and caregivers about options for treating myopia.
Myopia Action Month Social Media Posts
September is Myopia Action Month! Use these social posts on your social channels during the month to build awareness and encourage eye exams.
 Suggested post copy: As myopia (nearsightedness) becomes more prevalent in children, it's up to us to take action! Call and see how we can help. |
 Suggested post copy: There are now products that can slow myopia progression (nearsightedness) in children. Schedule an eye exam for your child today. |
Back-to-School Social Media Posts
Use these social media posts to inform your network about the importance of back-to-school comprehensive eye exams.
 Suggested post copy: Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, affects more and more kids each year. There are treatments to help slow the progression. Let’s set them up for success together. (practice name/contact info) |
 Suggested post copy: For children, struggling with self-esteem at home or at school can sometimes be linked to vision issues1. Schedule an eye exam with us today.(practice name/contact info) 1 UCLA Study: Impact Analysis of Vision to Learn. Vision to Learn. (n.d.). https://visiontolearn.org/impact/ucla-study-impact-analysis-of-vision-to-learn/ |
 Suggested post copy: If your child struggles to see far away objects clearly, he/she may have myopia (aka nearsightedness), and it usually worsens as your child grows.1 Today there are treatments that can help keep it from getting worse so quickly. Call us to see how we can help! (practice name/contact info) 1 Flitcroft DI. The complex interactions of retinal, optical and environmental factors in myopia aetiology. Prog Retin Eye Res. 2012;31(6):622-660. |
 Suggested post copy: At (practice name) we’re focused on helping your child see their best to do their best in school. Call us for an eye exam. (practice name/contact info) |
 Suggested post copy: There are treatments for children who have trouble seeing distant objects clearly (like the front of the classroom!) Call us to schedule an eye exam and let’s see how we can help. (practice name/contact info) |
AOA Foundation makes emergency appeal for doctors, students in Helene-ravaged states
In the devastating path forged from Hurricane Helene, shell-shocked residents in the southeastern U.S., including AOA members, are putting their lives back together.
AOA to update profession on health, vision plan advocacy efforts
Register now for this must-attend town hall event on Oct. 29. The last town hall drew over 700 attendees.
How AOA advocacy keeps contact lens wearers fright free
Twenty years after the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act became law, the AOA continues to ensure that contact lenses are used safely by the public and urge a robust response by federal and state authorities to illegal and improper contact lens sales.