OD News

ACOE wants your input

Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00

The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) is seeking input on proposed changes to: accreditation Standards, Policies and Procedures, and to the ACOE Glossary; and whether the ACOE should offer an accreditation pathway for optometric fellowship programs. Please submit comments regarding proposed changes no later than May 11.

Time is running out! AOA+ Career Fair employer application

Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00

Join 2,000+ optometry students and new graduates at the Career Fair on Friday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Held in the Eye Care Square, the hub of activity for Optometry's Meeting®, this event will allow you to get in front of your future hiring pool. Choose the level and size of engagement and join us in Phoenix. Please apply by May 11.

The coding and reimbursement questions your colleagues are asking

Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00

The AOA Coding and Reimbursement Committee supports the AOA's strategic direction to develop and value procedural (CPT), diagnostic (ICD-10) and supply codes (HCPCS). Members can submit questions regarding medical records and coding to askthecodingexpert@aoa.org. A recent question concerns selecting the appropriate code—specifically when deciding between 992X3 and 992X4.

Apply for the 2026 Optometry Program in Advocacy and Leadership

Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00

The World Council of Optometry’s (WCO) advocacy and leadership course, “Looking Towards the Future: Optometry Program in Advocacy and Leadership (OPAL),” enables future eye health leaders to use advocacy and leadership strategies to effect change at the policy and practice levels. The course is delivered online, Aug. 10 to Oct. 26, with an approximate time commitment of 3-5 hours per week for 12 weeks and is a WCO member benefit. The WCO is currently accepting applications to attend through May 29.