Inside Optometry
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.

Inspiring optometry’s next generation
Tessa Sokol, O.D., explains why recruiting the best and brightest into our profession isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential for the future of optometry.

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.

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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.

A passion for grassroots
The importance of a full-press advocacy plan in support of affiliates’ statehouse efforts, according to past AOA State Government Relations Committee Chair Johndra McNeely, O.D.

Bringing the optometric community together
The AOA announced its new Advocacy Network Partner Program and recognized Alan Glazier, O.D., the influential founder of ODs on Facebook, as its first advocacy network partner. Read more about the doctor of optometry behind the online community.

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.