ADVOCACY
Supporters say new federal report provides a green light for VBM accountability legislation
Advocates head to Washington, D.C., next week to urge their legislators to support the bipartisan DOC Access Act and to continue to actively investigate VBM abuses.
Medical groups tally defeats as AOA and affiliates stay alert to nationwide ‘not-a-doctor’ threat
AOA, affiliates continue to fight against restrictive legislation.
Affiliate legislative wins in 2025 aided by battle-tested legal and policy experts
Grassroots efforts are moving the needle for optometry.
Walmart’s embrace of vision-testing kiosks prompts massive student protest
Following concerning Eyebot rollout, more than 1,000 optometry students nationwide seek answers on giant mega-retailer’s commitment to patient health and safety.
AOA continues to advocate for student loan flexibility amidst changes
AOA action ensures optometry remains classified as a professional degree under federal loan rules.
6 AOA advocacy wins in 2025 that set the stage for 2026
Check out these crucial wins that AOA achieved for doctors and patients in 2025 as advocates look to March 15-17 for AOA on Capitol Hill | AOA Federal Keyperson Summit.
South Carolina Supreme Court upholds state’s Eye Care Patient Protection Law
Favorable ruling ends a decade-long legal battle for the South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association.
Arkansas doctors rallying to defeat EyeMed tactics that undermine purpose of state's new VBM accountability law
State association and AOA unite in push for full implementation and fairness for optometry practices
Vision test kiosks elicit state patient safety alert
Pennsylvania doctors of optometry sound the alarm on Eyebot kiosk pilot
$12 million recovered for doctors through AOA’s targeting of plan denials, credentialing and claim edit errors
The AOA, buoyed by dedicated Third Party Center committee doctor volunteers, celebrates ongoing wins for optometrists.
VA optometrists achieve pay parity
Executive order adjusts U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs pay schedule.
AOA makes progress to soften the impact of federal student loan changes
Advocacy efforts have kept optometry classified as a professional degree.