INSIDE OPTOMETRY
AOA president emphasizes the importance of back-to-school eye exams
Teri K. Geist, O.D., spoke with 21 news outlets about the need for comprehensive eye exams with AOA members for children.
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.
A lifesaving eye exam
When Mineka Holmes noticed something unusual in her infant daughter’s eye, she trusted her instincts. An appointment with her doctor of optometry helped uncover a rare cancer and set lifesaving care in motion.
ACOE reinforces rigorous standards with key accreditation actions
Accreditation actions and decisions at the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education’s June 2026 meeting.
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.
AOA Leadership Institute celebrates 2026 graduates, preparing optometry's next generation of leaders
The AOA Leadership Institute recognized its 2026 graduating class at Optometry's Meeting® in Phoenix, celebrating emerging leaders who completed the program's leadership development curriculum.
Second edition of AOA’s Comprehensive Pediatric Eye and Vision Examination guideline available for review
The peer and public review period for the evidence-based clinical practice guideline begins on July 6 and comments will be accepted through August 5.
Lessons from AOA+ Leadership Lab: Why advocacy starts now
The excitement is still high from AOA+ with one-third of all optometry students gathered in Phoenix—so relive that energy and hear from emerging and established optometry leaders how advocacy starts now and how students can get involved.
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.
Highlights from Optometry's Meeting® 2026
Check out what you might have missed from Optometry's Meeting® 2026 in Phoenix.
Career growth through AOA and AOSA involvement
A Q&A with AOA EyeQ Championship emcee Brooke Major, O.D.