AOA NEWS
Candidates announce 2025 election bids for AOA Board of Trustees
Six doctors of optometry are vying for positions on the AOA Board of Trustees. Delegates representing the AOA’s affiliate associations will cast their votes for trustees and officers at Optometry’s Meeting®, June 25-28, in Minneapolis.
Patient success stories drive awareness and action
The AOA encourages members to submit testimonials to the Eye Deserve More campaign.
Introducing a brand-new member benefit
Exclusively for AOA members, AOA Focus is a new online content hub—a digital evolution of the AOA's flagship member magazine and 24/7 content and resources—that creates an enhanced experience for members to receive the information they need most.
Optometry’s Meeting® gives students, recent grads a leg up in the field
At Optometry’s Meeting® in Minneapolis, June 25-28, attendees can tackle the job market by leveraging cutting-edge educational and networking opportunities with other students and colleagues from around the world.
Rebuilding with Optometry’s Fund for Disaster Relief
Following the wildfires in California and the flooding in Kentucky, OFDR helps doctors and students recover from disaster.
Advanced optometric education for an evolving scope of practice
At Optometry’s Meeting® in Minneapolis, June 25-28, attendees can stay on the cutting edge of optometry with advanced surgical education and hands-on workshops that enhance patient care and keep practices thriving in a rapidly evolving field.
Case study: When doctor burnout becomes an ethical issue
The AOA Ethics and Values Committee has a new case study on doctor burnout and its potential impact on patient care.
Cutting-edge education at Optometry’s Meeting® 2025 in Minneapolis
A global audience converges on the American Heartland for unmatched learning opportunities at Optometry’s Meeting®, June 25-28, in Minneapolis.
Optometry’s ‘pioneers’ come together to advance the profession
Nearly 300 optometric leaders met in the AOA’s headquarter city Jan. 30-Feb.1 to map its 2025 strategic direction.
5 things to know about Optometry’s Meeting® 2025
What can you expect from the annual AOA and AOSA member meeting in Minneapolis, June 25-28? Learn more and register before March 31 to secure your lowest registration rate.
Opportunities in Optometry Grants deliver fresh perspectives and enthusiasm
New grant recipients are already embracing optometry and searching for new ways to elevate eye health across America.
ACOE Standards updates take effect: What they mean for optometric education programs
Professional Optometric Degree Program accreditation standards took effect Jan. 1, ensuring the continued educational rigor necessary for optometry’s expanding and essential role in health care.