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Practice Management & Patient Care Guidance

The AOA is committed to supporting and serving members throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency. Below you can find information and resources that help optometry practices navigate the new practice management and care considerations dictated by the nation's pandemic response.

Optometry practice reactivation guidance
What if a staff member test positive?
Liability considerations during the ongoing pandemic
What if an employee chooses not to return to work
COVID-19 Sick Leave & FMLA Policies
Contact lens fitting & training
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Practice Management & Patient Care Guidance
  • Federal Vaccine Mandates
  • Optometry Practice Reactivation Guidance
  • Liability considerations during the ongoing pandemic
  • Staff Tests Positive for COVID-19
  • Employees who Choose not to Return to Work
  • COVID-19 Sick Leave & FMLA Policies
  • Contact Lens Fitting & Training
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Let your patients and community know your practice is open and once again providing all needed eye and vision care.

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