FTC announces proposed ban on noncompete clauses
Public comment period ends in March, as groups such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce vow opposition to new final rule on employment covenants.

Why Optometry’s Meeting®? 3 reasons Washington, D.C., is the place to be
Registration and housing for Optometry’s Meeting®, June 21-24, in Washington, D.C., are now open. See why doctors, paraoptometrics and optometry students can all benefit from the members’ meeting.

Parenthood—and how doctors of optometry can offer support
New and expecting parents have a lot on their minds. From juggling appointments and doting relatives to, of course, a newborn … it’s easy to overlook a comprehensive eye assessment. InfantSEE®, a program of Optometry Cares®—The AOA Foundation, encourages caregivers to seek these exams with no barriers or limitations.

AOA challenges baseless attacks, mischaracterizations of optometric care
Despite a vocal few denouncing gains in optometric care, the profession defines itself through the everyday application of quality clinical care, reinforced by optometry’s advocates’ vigilant outreach.

Concise, informative, convenient: ePoster presenters applaud new format
The AOA issues a call for abstracts for its 2023 ePoster Sessions, a hybrid research showcase hosted on the AOA EyeLearn Professional Development Hub and at Optometry’s Meeting® in Washington, D.C.
Eye Deserve More levels up
The AOA campaign puts focus on prolonged screen time and how doctors of optometry can help the public keep their eyes healthy at a time when digital device use is exploding at work, school and home.
How the AOA Business Card can benefit your practice
Over 200 eye care professionals were interviewed to develop a card program like no other.

AOA challenges baseless attacks, mischaracterizations of optometric care
Despite a vocal few denouncing gains in optometric care, the profession defines itself through the everyday application of quality clinical care, reinforced by optometry’s advocates’ vigilant outreach.

Leading the charge: AOA recommends care standard for telemedicine use amid rapid change
AOA Board of Trustees adopts recommendations from its Telehealth Council, which received input from leaders in eye health and vision care, technology, artificial and augmented intelligence and telemedicine platforms.
AOA Focus
AOA Focus is the magazine for AOA members. AOA Focus delivers a blend of updates, in-depth analysis and personal stories from doctors of optometry across the country on topics that matter most to the profession. This big-picture view is the perfect complement to the daily updates members get at AOA News.
