MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Meet the 2026 Optometry Student of the Year
Amy Ngo, a member of the Class of 2027 at The Ohio State University College of Optometry, on the importance of student advocacy.
Winding down a remarkable career in academia
After more than four decades, Stephanie Messner, O.D., announces her retirement.
Introducing the 2026 Golden Opportunity Award recipients
Alelujah Ramirez, O.D., and Jessi Sampson, O.D., who each received $50,000 to help establish their first independent optometry practice, share their goals.
Meet AOA’s newest trustees
Steven P. Eiss, O.D., and Shane A. Foster, O.D., bring decades of advocacy experience to the AOA Board of Trustees.
Excellence takes center stage at Optometry's Meeting®
This year's honorees were recognized for their leadership, service and commitment to advancing optometry and patient care.
Optometry’s place in the huddle
Katie Connolly, O.D., helped Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza achieve the best vision of his life.
Optometrists are powerful advocates
After a scope victory, Wayne Connell, O.D., president of the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians, is still fighting for optometry.
Congratulations to the AOA’s 2026 award winners
The winners will be honored at a ceremony during Optometry’s Meeting® 2026.
Optometry thrives in rural West Virginia
In his new book, Bradley Mart Lane, O.D., examines and celebrates a little-understood region of America.
AOA Independent Practice Institute graduates first class
The 10-month program readies optometrists at all levels for independent practice leadership.
How to win at independent optometry
Kurt Steele, O.D., on his new book and ongoing commitment to optometric advocacy.