https://www.aoa.org/ Curated feed for WIF en-us Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:41:41 GMT Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:41:41 GMT Nearly 35 AOA Federal Keypersons mobilized for a targeted Capitol Hill fly-in at a critical moment for federal Vision Benefit Middlemen (VBM) reform, urging congressional leaders to advance bipartisan protections for patients and their doctors. September 2, 2026 https://www.aoa.org//news/advocacy/federal-advocacy/critical-moment-aoa-mobilizes-for-vbm-reform https://www.aoa.org//news/advocacy/federal-advocacy/critical-moment-aoa-mobilizes-for-vbm-reform September is Paraoptometric Appreciation Month, the only formal observance dedicated to honoring optometric staff and recognizing the value they contribute to the success of an optometric practice. Learn how doctors can celebrate their staff and paraoptometrics can advance their careers. August 30, 2026 https://www.aoa.org//news/practice-management/perfect-your-practice/celebrate-empower-advance-make-the-most-of-paraoptometric-appreciation-month https://www.aoa.org//news/practice-management/perfect-your-practice/celebrate-empower-advance-make-the-most-of-paraoptometric-appreciation-month Amy Ngo, a member of the Class of 2027 at The Ohio State University College of Optometry, on the importance of student advocacy. August 31, 2026 https://www.aoa.org//news/inside-optometry/member-spotlight/meet-the-2026-optometry-student-of-the-year https://www.aoa.org//news/inside-optometry/member-spotlight/meet-the-2026-optometry-student-of-the-year