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Advocating for optometry’s littlest patients

John Tassinari, O.D., says InfantSEE® has changed eye care for babies across the country.

Renowned optometric accreditation body announces new leadership

The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) ensures the continued educational rigor necessary for optometry’s expanding and essential role in health care.

Dry eye treatment creates growth potential for optometrists

Janelle Davison, O.D., is reinvigorating her practice with a dry eye clinic.

Your AOA+ travel grant details are here—AOA+ 2026 in Phoenix

Phoenix is poised to welcome over a quarter of all optometry students nationwide for AOA+ in 2026 as the AOA resumes travel grant opportunities for this impactful event.

AOA teams up with Kike Hernández to champion eye health

The latest phase of Eye Deserve More educates the public about the value of in-person care with an AOA doctor of optometry and the unmatched power of the human eye.

Honoring longtime AOA member and dedicated volunteer Heather Tibbetts

AOA member Heather Tibbetts, CPOT, will posthumously receive AOA’s Paraoptometric Lifetime Achievement Award.

AOA Policy Statement on Telemedicine in Optometry revised

Updated policy statement reflects evolving technology and physician perspectives.

National media elevates eye care’s role

New York Times coverage of the heart-eye health link reinforces optometry’s message about whole-body wellness.

Paraoptometric associates create caring first impressions for eye care

Matthew Baseley, CPOT, CPOC, shows the importance of paraoptometrics for thriving practices.

Annual CLCS Residency Forum offers hands-on training, inspires leadership

Residents attending the forum benefited not only from the medical aspects of several different modalities but also from observing the inner workings of a primary care and contact lens practice.

She’s going FAR

Mahsa Masoudi, O.D., details what it’s like to serve as an AOA Federal Advocacy Representative.

Honoring an optometry trailblazer: Richard Hopping, O.D.

A past AOA president and warrior for the profession has passed away. The AOA sends condolences to the Hopping family as they remember their father and role model.

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