Optometry in the media

Louisiana unanimously approves comprehensive VBM regulations

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00

Louisiana’s unanimous approval of comprehensive vision benefit manager (VBM) regulations was covered by Review of Optometric Business, marking another significant win in the fight against anti-competitive vision plan practices. The piece underscores AOA’s concerns over patient choice, provider autonomy and VBM overreach. The Louisiana legislation adds momentum to ongoing AOA advocacy efforts aimed at protecting doctors of optometry and ensuring patients have access to quality eye care.

OhioSEE program is providing glasses to students in about 230 school districts in 15 counties

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00

A recent article highlights the growing reach of OhioSEE, the statewide initiative that now provides in-school eye exams and eyeglasses to students in approximately 230 school districts across 15 counties. The program is helping remove barriers to vision care by bringing services directly into schools, ensuring more children receive the comprehensive eye care they need to succeed in the classroom.

Are you a candidate for soft bandage lenses for dry eye?

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00

In Everyday Health, AOA member Viola Kanevsky, O.D., offers guidance on choosing and using artificial tears for dry eye relief, noting that not all products are the same and treatment should be tailored to a patient’s symptoms and underlying cause. She emphasizes the importance of understanding when over-the-counter drops may help and when persistent symptoms warrant a comprehensive eye exam.