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                    <title>Paraoptometric Appreciation Month</title>
                    <description>September is Paraoptometric Appreciation Month, the only formal observance dedicated to honoring the practice staff that critically support the delivery of optometric patient care.</description>
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                    <title>AOA OD Talks Webinar Series: Understanding Pediatric Eye and Vision Examination: Prescribing Glasses in Kids</title>
                    <description>Presented by Reena Patel, O.D.; Ida Chung, O.D.; Glen Steel, O.D.; and Janette Pepper, O.D. Moderated by Jennifer Zolman, O.D.</description>
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                    <title>AOA Practice Growth &amp; Advocacy Conference </title>
                    <description>Join the AOA’s new, multi-faceted conference in Chicago, Sept. 16-19, where optometry’s leaders, advocates and future-focused doctors will engage in cutting-edge clinical sessions and impactful advocacy discussions that will help shape the future of our profession. </description>
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