And the biggest stories of 2019 are…
Here are 20 of the AOA's most-read stories of 2019:
- After AOA response, 'Scam' writer issues clarification, lauds eye exams
- NBEO settles class action in alleged data breach, $3.25 million to affected parties
- FDA enforcement action disrupts vision test company
- Diet soda habit associated with blinding diabetes complications
- FDA says fluorescein, ophthalmic meds among drug shortages
- Blue-light hype or much ado about nothing?
- AOA rejects Stanton Optical demand to retract article, cites First Amendment right
- Arkansas bureaucrat alleges 'unethical' request in scope law saga
- AOA releases second edition of diabetes clinical practice guideline
- 1-800 Contacts changes online vision test marketing following AOA complaint
- EPA regulations will soon affect optometric practices
- Busted: Feds seize hundreds of illegal, counterfeit contact lenses
- Maryland expands scope of practice
- Study: Detecting the signs of autism at earlier age using visual cues
- Optometry's Meeting® 2020: Never so far, so long, so far away
- California officials crack down on advertising, other violations by nationwide optical chain
- AOA presses FDA for recall of 1-800 Contacts' online eye test
- New WHO guidance: Very limited daily screen time recommended for children under 5
- Contact Lens Rule revisions aren't enough, AOA addresses deficiencies
- Don't leave patients in the dark about night driving
Opportunities grants awarded for profession’s future
Over three dozen Opportunities in Optometry grants have been awarded since 2021, helping traditionally underrepresented minority groups within the profession apply for optometry school.
ACOE expands council to manage increasing demands for residency programs
In June, the AOA House of Delegates approved changes to the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education that increased the number of members on its board from 11 to 13. The council also announced the passing of the baton to new leadership.
AOA launches latest phase of nationwide awareness campaign, Eye Deserve More
AOA partners with actor, producer, singer and gamer, Jordan Fisher to bring awareness to healthy screen time practices and encourage patients to be seen in person by an AOA doctor of optometry for quality eye care.