New contact lens therapy effective in slowing progression of juvenile-onset myopia, study shows

A groundbreaking contact lens therapy has potential to impact the fast-growing issue of myopia (nearsightedness) among children, based on research presented at the American Academy of Optometry's 95th Annual Meeting. New contact lens therapy effective in slowing progression of juvenile-onset myopia, study shows

GW scientist awarded $2.8 million NIH grant to continue research on corneal wound healing

George Washington University researcher Mary Ann Stepp, Ph.D., received a $2.8 million, five-year R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue her 27 years of research on corneal wound healing. GW scientist awarded $2.8 million NIH grant to continue research on corneal wound healing

Innovative procedure may improve outcomes in people with keratoconus

An innovative procedure may improve outcomes in people with a degenerative eye disease, suggest five-year results from a study presented at AAO 2016, the 120th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Innovative procedure may improve outcomes in people with keratoconus

Trifocal lenses: the best chance of true spectacle independence?

Trifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) represent the latest in premium lens technology. They are tiny, artificial lenses that are implanted into the eye during a cataract or lens replacement procedure. Trifocal lenses: the best chance of true spectacle independence?

Be aware of changes for 2017 and beyond

Some of the most significant code changes are related to changes in ICD-10 codes. Be aware of changes for 2017 and beyond

How to prevent theft

Use these tips to safeguard your practice. How to prevent theft

Update: Legislation targets prescription verification, deceptive internet sales tactics

Bicameral bills seek to hold sellers accountable for deceptive, abusive tactics. Update: Legislation targets prescription verification, deceptive internet sales tactics

AOA gathers optometry’s leaders for open discussion on accreditation of continuing education

More than 100 doctors of optometry forge eight core principles for CE accreditation to advance the profession. AOA gathers optometry’s leaders for open discussion on accreditation of continuing education

Blink, and you'll miss it: New eye movement discovered

Key to rewetting ocular surface, blinking holds other vision benefits. Blink, and you'll miss it: New eye movement discovered

Blink, and you miss it: New eye movement discovered

Key to rewetting ocular surface, blinking holds other vision benefits. Blink, and you miss it: New eye movement discovered

Celebrate staff during Paraoptometric Recognition Week

Find out how one practice honors staff during this important week—and year round. Celebrate staff during Paraoptometric Recognition Week

Blink, and you missed it: New eye movement discovered

Key to rewetting ocular surface, blinking holds other vision benefits. Blink, and you missed it: New eye movement discovered

NIHR HSRIC experts identify innovative and promising treatments for corneal disorders

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Horizon Scanning Research and Intelligence Centre (HSRIC), working with Fight for Sight, has identified 130 new and emerging technologies and procedures for treating corneal disorders. NIHR HSRIC experts identify innovative and promising treatments for corneal disorders

Paraoptometrics serve patients and their communities

Honor staff this Paraoptometric Recognition Week. Paraoptometrics serve patients and their communities

Paraoptometrics serve patients and their communities

Honor staff this Paraoptometric Recognition Week Paraoptometrics serve patients and their communities

Myopia: Controlling the heretofore uncontrollable?

Want to participate in the FDA workshop? Register by Sept. 23. Myopia: Controlling the heretofore uncontrollable?

Preventable vision loss unacceptable, report says; AOA offers solutions

Public health report describes need for coordinated approach to expand eye care, awareness. Preventable vision loss unacceptable, report says; AOA offers solutions

How to fund a retirement program for your practice

A practice retirement program can help you keep valuable employees, save money for your own retirement and lower your taxes. How to fund a retirement program for your practice

Study: Low vision services can improve quality of life

Participants with severe vision impairment had three times the risk of being unable to work and twice the risk for being unemployed. Study: Low vision services can improve quality of life

Study: Low vision services can improve quality of life

Participants with severe vision impairment had three times the risk of being unable to work and twice the risk for being unemployed. Study: Low vision services can improve quality of life

Tears now fears? Study finds Zika persists in eyes

Access infectious disease control information from AOA, CDC. Tears now fears? Study finds Zika persists in eyes

Career Ladder puts practices on top

AOA’s Paraoptometric Career Ladder, a member-exclusive resource, can aid in the staffing process. Career Ladder puts practices on top

Career Ladder puts practices on top

AOA’s Paraoptometric Career Ladder, a member-exclusive resource, can aid in the staffing process. Career Ladder puts practices on top

Career Ladder puts practices on top

AOA’s Paraoptometric Career Ladder, a member-exclusive resource, can aid in the staffing process Career Ladder puts practices on top

Eye on head injuries: Can football pass the eye test?

Football returns, and so do head injuries. What’s optometry’s role? Eye on head injuries: Can football pass the eye test?

Not a dry eye in the house: study shows promise

An estimated 5 million Americans over the age of 50 suffer from dry eye. Not a dry eye in the house: study shows promise

Not a dry eye in the house: study shows promise

An estimated 5 million Americans over the age of 50 suffer from dry eye. Not a dry eye in the house: study shows promise

Not a dry eye in the house: study shows promise

An estimated 5 million Americans over the age of 50 suffer from dry eye. Not a dry eye in the house: study shows promise

Recess over, Congress considers AOA-backed bills

AOA’s federal priorities stress fairness, patient safety and access. Recess over, Congress considers AOA-backed bills

Malpractice insurance: Ensure you’re covered even after retirement

The right policy can shield you even after you hang up your white coat. Malpractice insurance: Ensure you’re covered even after retirement

Data breach latest: Have you taken steps to mitigate credit damage?

Find pertinent information to resolve credit discrepancies. Data breach latest: Have you taken steps to mitigate credit damage?

AOA members rally around colleagues affected by Louisiana floods

At least 17 Louisiana practices were severely impacted by flooding. AOA members rally around colleagues affected by Louisiana floods

Are sleep apnea and asthma linked to keratoconus?

Eye disorder can result in extreme decreased vision and increased sensitivity to glare and light. Are sleep apnea and asthma linked to keratoconus?

Does the white clinical coat matter to patients?

Recognize staff for their dedication to patients and the profession during Paraoptometric Recognition Week and year round. Does the white clinical coat matter to patients?

Lens doesn't compensate for astigmatic defocus of the eye, study reveals

For people with nearsightedness (myopia), the lens doesn't compensate for growth or other changes in the structure of the eye, according to a long-term follow-up study in the September issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer. Lens doesn't compensate for astigmatic defocus of the eye, study reveals

3 ways to honor staff for Paraoptometric Recognition Week

Recognize staff for their dedication to patients and the profession during Paraoptometric Recognition Week and year round. 3 ways to honor staff for Paraoptometric Recognition Week

AOA MORE latest: What doctors need to know now

New registry updates, information and deadlines available. AOA MORE latest: What doctors need to know now

HIPAA: Then and now

AOA resources can help make HIPAA less overwhelming, frustrating or scary. HIPAA: Then and now

HIPAA: Then and now

AOA resources can help make HIPAA less overwhelming, frustrating or scary. HIPAA: Then and now

Parkinson’s detectable through eye exam?

British study: OCT may help detect the disease before symptoms appear. Parkinson’s detectable through eye exam?

Parents can prevent ocular injuries from household chemicals to young children

Study says infants between ages 1 and 2 were more likely to be burned. Parents can prevent ocular injuries from household chemicals to young children

HIPAA: Then and now

AOA resources can help make HIPAA less overwhelming, frustrating or scary. HIPAA: Then and now

Keeping aging eyes in focus

Learn about AOA’s advocacy, helpful resources for America’s aging eyes. Keeping aging eyes in focus

Hygiene key to warding off painful contact lens mishaps

CDC report illustrates toll of lax hygiene, reinforces Contact Lens Health Week. Hygiene key to warding off painful contact lens mishaps

Help ensure a successful school year for kids

Annual public awareness campaign kicks off. Help ensure a successful school year for kids. Help ensure a successful school year for kids

Doctors’ of optometry AMD assessments comparable to ophthalmologists

Competitive shooting events and eye gear put focus on sports-vision enhancement Doctors’ of optometry AMD assessments comparable to ophthalmologists

Help ensure a successful school year for kids

Annual public awareness campaign kicks off. Help ensure a successful school year for kids. Help ensure a successful school year for kids

Use AOA resources to prepare for changes to ICD-10 codes

Thousands of new ICD-10 codes will go into effect on Oct. 1. Use AOA resources to prepare for changes to ICD-10 codes

Use AOA resources to prepare for changes to ICD-10 codes

Thousands of new ICD-10 codes will go into effect on Oct. 1. Use AOA resources to prepare for changes to ICD-10 codes

FTC: 1-800 Contacts stifling competition

AOA commends FTC action against 1-800 Contacts’ anti-competitive sales practices. FTC: 1-800 Contacts stifling competition

Doctors of optometry can play a role in erasing health disparities

Learn how doctors can increase access to affordable, cost-effective and high-quality care in medically underserved communities. Doctors of optometry can play a role in erasing health disparities

‘GMA’ Investigates raises red flag on Opternative

AOA president calls Opternative test “foolhardy” and “dangerous.” ‘GMA’ Investigates raises red flag on Opternative

Data breach latest: Have you taken steps to mitigate credit damage?

Find out how to take action now to mitigate credit damage. Data breach latest: Have you taken steps to mitigate credit damage?

Doctors’ of optometry AMD assessments comparable to ophthalmologists

Study suggests doctors of optometry could share care, reducing hospital workload. Doctors’ of optometry AMD assessments comparable to ophthalmologists

UPDATE: Look for signs of depression, anxiety in patients with declining visual outcomes

Visual impairment can negatively affect patients’ perceived—and actual—quality of life. UPDATE: Look for signs of depression, anxiety in patients with declining visual outcomes

Doctors of optometry carry the torch for athletes

Meet the AOA members helping elite athletes fulfill their true potential—and achieve their Olympic dreams.Program helps doctors meet new patients and get involved in their communities. Doctors of optometry carry the torch for athletes

IT is one big happy family

AOA participating in landmark, collaborative discussion on myopia. IT is one big happy family

IT is one big happy family

AOA participating in landmark, collaborative discussion on myopia. IT is one big happy family

Data breach targets students and doctors of optometry

Find out how to take action now to mitigate credit damage. Data breach targets students and doctors of optometry

4 ways to prepare for MIPS now

A new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services payment system could start as early as 2017. Find out how doctors of optometry can prepare now. 4 ways to prepare for MIPS now

IT is one big happy family

AOA participating in landmark, collaborative discussion on myopia. IT is one big happy family

IT is one big happy family

AOA participating in landmark, collaborative discussion on myopia. IT is one big happy family

Physician Compare: What doctors of optometry need to know

Participation in PQRS goes beyond just entering codes on a claim form and avoiding payment penalties. Physician Compare: What doctors of optometry need to know

InfantSEE® helps young doctors of optometry build awareness and their practices

Program helps doctors meet new patients and get involved in their communities. InfantSEE® helps young doctors of optometry build awareness and their practices

IT is one big happy family

AOA participating in landmark, collaborative discussion on myopia. IT is one big happy family

IT is one big happy family

AOA participating in landmark, collaborative discussion on myopia. IT is one big happy family

IT is one big happy family

AOA participating in landmark, collaborative discussion on myopia. IT is one big happy family

IT is one big happy family

AOA participating in landmark, collaborative discussion on myopia. IT is one big happy family

InfantSEE® helps young doctors of optometry build awareness and their practices

Program helps doctors meet new patients and get involved in their communities. InfantSEE® helps young doctors of optometry build awareness and their practices

Through the eyes of the beholders: Patients share their perspectives

Optometry’s Meeting® attendees were introduced to three patients who overcame the odds using vision therapy, brain plasticity and echolocation. Read their stories. Through the eyes of the beholders: Patients share their perspectives

AOA-PAC chair talks importance of contributions, ensuring a seat at the table

AOA-PAC chair talks importance of contributions, ensuring a seat at the table. AOA-PAC chair talks importance of contributions, ensuring a seat at the table

Physician Compare: What doctors of optometry need to know

Participation in PQRS goes beyond just entering codes on a claim form and avoiding payment penalties. Physician Compare: What doctors of optometry need to know

Virtual model aids understanding of diabetic retinopathy progression

Informatics study partners with optometry to detail diabetic eye disease. Virtual model aids understanding of diabetic retinopathy progression

Virtual model aids understanding of diabetic retinopathy progression

Informatics study partners with optometry to detail diabetic eye disease. Virtual model aids understanding of diabetic retinopathy progression

FDA approves intraocular lens with extended depth of focus for cataract patients

About 20 percent of Americans will develop cataracts by their 65th birthdays, according to the National Eye Institute. FDA approves intraocular lens with extended depth of focus for cataract patients

FDA approves intraocular lens with extended depth of focus for cataract patients

About 20 percent of Americans will develop cataracts by their 65th birthdays, according to the National Eye Institute. FDA approves intraocular lens with extended depth of focus for cataract patients

All in the family: Growing with the practice

AOA participating in landmark, collaborative discussion on myopia. All in the family: Growing with the practice

Broccoli can deliver therapeutic benefits, study says

Compound found in broccoli may be used to develop a possible treatment for age-related macular degeneration. Broccoli can deliver therapeutic benefits, study says

Correlation: Cataracts and UV exposure in driver-side windows

Sun exposure linked to ocular issues. Correlation: Cataracts and UV exposure in driver-side windows

Proposed 2017 Medicare fee schedule released

AOA reviewing proposed fee schedule to submit comment Proposed 2017 Medicare fee schedule released

Tecnis Symfony Extended Range of Vision IOL approved for cataract patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first intraocular lens (IOL) that provides cataract patients with an extended depth-of-focus, which helps improve their sharpness of vision (visual acuity) at near, intermediate and far distances. Tecnis Symfony Extended Range of Vision IOL approved for cataract patients

Look for signs of depression, anxiety in patients with diabetes and diabetes-related eye disease

Research finds link between diabetes-related eye complications and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Look for signs of depression, anxiety in patients with diabetes and diabetes-related eye disease

Clarification offered on Aperture’s universal credentialing process

Follow four simple steps to ensure ease in verification process. Clarification offered on Aperture’s universal credentialing process

Treating the ‘zebra’ patient

How a doctor handles and refers patients with mysterious symptoms is critical. Treating the ‘zebra’ patient

Solving for m(y)opia

AOA participating in landmark, collaborative discussion on myopia. Solving for m(y)opia

FDA approves first corneal cross-linking system for treatment

Scope of treatment expanded for patients with keratoconus. FDA approves first corneal cross-linking system for treatment

AOA to CMS: Significant changes needed to MIPS proposed structure

AOA offers feedback on MIPS proposed rule. AOA to CMS: Significant changes needed to MIPS proposed structure

4 tips for competing with online retailers

Experts share tips to take down the competition. 4 tips for competing with online retailers

Coding questions cracked

Changes are on the horizon, but CPT® coding will remain a component of practice. Coding questions cracked

Looking back: Optometry’s Meeting® draws to a close

Optometry’s Meeting highlights spanning the conference. Looking back: Optometry’s Meeting® draws to a close

New AOA president thankful for members’ support, ready to advocate on their behalf

Andrea P. Thau, O.D., sworn into office during Optometry’s Meeting®. New AOA president thankful for members’ support, ready to advocate on their behalf

New AOA president and trustees sworn in at Optometry’s Meeting®

House of Delegates reviews proposed resolutions. New AOA president and trustees sworn in at Optometry’s Meeting®

Optometry’s Meeting® day 2 all about wins

Profession success stories highlighted in House of Delegates. Optometry’s Meeting® day 2 all about wins

Optometry’s Meeting® blasts off in Boston

Awardees and Aldrin keep crowd “Buzzing” on day 1 of Optometry’s Meeting®. Optometry’s Meeting® blasts off in Boston

AOA, never stronger, takes issue with VSP practices

The stakes have never been higher for doctors of optometry and patients. AOA, never stronger, takes issue with VSP practices

How astigmatism affects reading fluency

Research finds astigmatism can affect a child’s reading skills. How astigmatism affects reading fluency

Access online coding resource for AOA members

AOA Coding Today helps doctors of optometry keep up with code changes. Access online coding resource for AOA members

On National Sunglasses Day, educate patients about proper eyewear

Patients are not always aware of the risks from exposure to the sun. On National Sunglasses Day, educate patients about proper eyewear

Gene mutation uncovers potential treatment for rare form of pediatric glaucoma

One in every 10,000 infants born with damage to anterior canal. Gene mutation uncovers potential treatment for rare form of pediatric glaucoma

Instrumental optometric scope pioneer, SUNY founder dies

AOA offers condolences to family of Alden Norman Haffner, O.D. Instrumental optometric scope pioneer, SUNY founder dies

Explore the Optometry's Meeting® host city of Boston

Boston-area AOA members share their favorite places to go in the city. Explore the Optometry's Meeting® host city of Boston

‘Vision Ninja’ uses athleticism to spread optometry’s message

AOA member competes on “American Ninja Warrior.” ‘Vision Ninja’ uses athleticism to spread optometry’s message

Common glaucoma drugs may affect IOP measurements

Chronic-use PGAs may alter biomechanical properties of cornea. Common glaucoma drugs may affect IOP measurements

Q&A: New AOA Board of Trustees candidates

Trustee candidates discuss the goals and challenges they see for the profession. Q&A: New AOA Board of Trustees candidates

Optometry is all in the family: The Flippins

Advice for running a successful family business? Earn the respect of staff and patients. Optometry is all in the family: The Flippins

How doctors of optometry can diagnose a serious vision problem in bariatric-surgery patients

Vitamin A deficiency, a common side effect of bariatric surgery, can lead to night blindness. How doctors of optometry can diagnose a serious vision problem in bariatric-surgery patients

Stressing care in pediatric eye, vision care

The 2016 Dr. W. David Sullins Jr. InfantSEE® Award winner talks pediatric proficiency. Stressing care in pediatric eye, vision care

VISION USA celebrates 25 years of service

Celebration to be held July 1 at Optometry’s Meeting®. VISION USA celebrates 25 years of service

Can’t-miss continuing education features new formats, renowned lecturers

Optometry’s Meeting® continuing education offers something for everyone. Can’t-miss continuing education features new formats, renowned lecturers

No symptoms, no need for regular eye exam? Think again

Study reinforces the importance of routine, comprehensive eye exams. No symptoms, no need for regular eye exam? Think again

AOA mourns the passing of former President Victor Connors

Profession leaders reflect on former AOA President Victor Connors. AOA mourns the passing of former President Victor Connors

Industry reports payments of $18 million to doctors of optometry in 2014, according to study

Under the Sunshine Act, drug and device makers and group purchasing organizations must disclose their payments to physicians. Industry reports payments of $18 million to doctors of optometry in 2014, according to study

How to best treat pregnant and breastfeeding patients

Know your options for treating ocular disease during pregnancy. How to best treat pregnant and breastfeeding patients

Avoid meaningful use penalties—apply for hardship exception by July 1

Deadline approaching for meaningful use exception. Avoid meaningful use penalties—apply for hardship exception by July 1

AOA applauds revised optometric education standards

Council bolstering commitment to quality educational programs. AOA applauds revised optometric education standards

Novel, high-powered prisms to expand vision fields of patients with hemianopia

Frustration and creativity lead to design of peripheral prism glasses. Novel, high-powered prisms to expand vision fields of patients with hemianopia

Health plans changing tone, vision plans not so much

Insurers change position on tying arraignments in multiple states. Health plans changing tone, vision plans not so much

Tobacco and eye health don’t mix

Educate patients, access resources to participate in World No Tobacco Day. Tobacco and eye health don’t mix

Doctors of optometry could see a rise in labor costs under new federal overtime rule

Changes are on the horizon, but CPT® coding will remain a component of practice. Doctors of optometry could see a rise in labor costs under new federal overtime rule

Help swimmers make a safe splash this summer

Swimmers can’t see the microscopic, eye-irritating organisms that can accumulate in pools. Help swimmers make a safe splash this summer

What is the future of CPT® coding?

Changes are on the horizon, but CPT® coding will remain a component of practice. What is the future of CPT® coding?

Novel glaucoma therapy: One ‘ring’ to help them all?

Drug-suffused ring effective in delivering IOP drugs. Novel glaucoma therapy: One ‘ring’ to help them all?

First skin-to-eye stem cell transplant shows promise, researchers say

More than a year after the transplant, patient’s vision slightly improved. First skin-to-eye stem cell transplant shows promise, researchers say

South Carolina legislators override veto, safeguard patients’ vision health

Bill ensures kiosks and online technology must provide same standard of care as an eye doctor. South Carolina legislators override veto, safeguard patients’ vision health

4 tips for growing your practice

Learn how you can increase practice profitability. 4 tips for growing your practice

Pediatric guideline available for peer and public review

Provide feedback on new pediatric eye and vision examination guideline. Pediatric guideline available for peer and public review

Like riding a bike: Parents can steer infants to sustain attention

Doctors of optometry should encourage parents to see eye-to-eye during playtime with infants. Like riding a bike: Parents can steer infants to sustain attention

Cataract surgery lessens death risk?

Link drawn between cataract surgery, decreased all-cause mortality. Cataract surgery lessens death risk?

Bill seeks 90-day EHR reporting period

AOA supports shortened reporting period. Bill seeks 90-day EHR reporting period

HHS unveils proposed rule for new Quality Payment Program

New CMS payment system combines aspects of meaningful use, PQRS and Value-Based Modifier programs. Changes could start as early as 2017. HHS unveils proposed rule for new Quality Payment Program

Staff certification benefits patients, practice

Learn about paraoptometric certifications, and find out if your staff members are eligible. Staff certification benefits patients, practice

Doctors of optometry have big role in catching giant cell arteritis before blindness

Study is the biggest to date on people suffering with giant cell arteritis. Doctors of optometry have big role in catching giant cell arteritis before blindness

Counsel patients about cosmetic products and procedures

Stay up to date on the options your patients might be considering. Counsel patients about cosmetic products and procedures

Common antihistamine may provide a clue in treatment for multiple sclerosis

Clemastine fumarate, found in over-the-counter allergy medications, may partly reverse eye damage. Common antihistamine may provide a clue in treatment for multiple sclerosis

Leica Microsystems launches IOLcompass Pro intraocular lens positioning system

Leica Microsystems in partnership with TrueVision Systems Inc. launches the IOLcompass Pro. IOLcompass Pro is a software-based guidance system for pre-operative planning and intra-operative positioning of premium intraocular lenses (IOLs). It supports ophthalmic surgeons to achieve minimal residual astigmatism for their patients by providing stable and accurate guidance throughout the cataract surgical workflow. Leica Microsystems launches IOLcompass Pro intraocular lens positioning system

Georgia, Nebraska advance patient-centered legislation

Affiliates continue to safeguard patients against misleading online “vision tests,” inferior care. Georgia, Nebraska advance patient-centered legislation

AOA member feedback impacts Medicare valuations for services

Doctors of optometry play an important role in how codes are valued. AOA member feedback impacts Medicare valuations for services

Out-of-the-box thinking leads to potential glaucoma treatment

Novel compounds may have potential for other eye diseases. Out-of-the-box thinking leads to potential glaucoma treatment

Myopia: It’s in your genes, too

Researchers identify nine new genetic risk factors for myopia. Myopia: It’s in your genes, too

New tool educates and motivates patients with diabetes-related eye disease

Tool shows respect to the retina. New tool educates and motivates patients with diabetes-related eye disease

3 tips to make the most of May’s Healthy Vision Month

Another opportunity to educate patients on healthy vision, regular eye care. 3 tips to make the most of May’s Healthy Vision Month

How a strong doctor-office manager relationship can grow your practice

Tips for building a dynamic duo. How a strong doctor-office manager relationship can grow your practice

All in the family: The Castellanos

Advice on working with family? Be connected, be yourself, be a sponge. All in the family: The Castellanos

Multifocal contact lens effective at treating myopia in kids

Contact lenses offer benefits beyond vision correction. Multifocal contact lens effective at treating myopia in kids

Celebrate Earth Day: Go green in your practice

Doctors of optometry share tips for running an environmentally mindful practice. Celebrate Earth Day: Go green in your practice

Advocates build support for priority legislation urge federal crackdown on unscrupulous contact lens resellers

Bill seeks to hold sellers accountable for deceptive, abusive tactics. Advocates build support for priority legislation, urge federal crackdown on unscrupulous contact lens resellers

CMS makes changes in how doctors revalidate Medicare enrollment information

Failing to revalidate could put doctors’ Medicare payments at risk. CMS makes changes in how doctors revalidate Medicare enrollment information

Announcing the 2016 AOA Award winners

Winners will be recognized at the 2016 Optometry's Meeting®. Announcing the 2016 AOA Award winners

One hundred years of care

Kansas practice celebrates 100 years of care. One hundred years of care

Risk for macular degeneration linked to low levels of vitamin D

Milk and a little sunshine may do the eyes good. Risk for macular degeneration linked to low levels of vitamin D

Imaging over in-person exams? Telehealth study misses point

New imaging tech proposed to cut exam referrals for patients with diabetes. Imaging over in-person exams? Telehealth study misses point

Imaging over in-person exams? Telehealth study misses point

New imaging tech proposed to cut exam referrals for patients with diabetes. Imaging over in-person exams? Telehealth study misses point

Imaging over in-person exams? Telehealth study misses point

New imaging tech proposed to cut exam referrals for patients with diabetes. Imaging over in-person exams? Telehealth study misses point

AOA volunteers provide eye and vision care to thousands in 2015

Optometry Cares® —The AOA Foundation provides path for doctors of optometry to give. AOA volunteers provide eye and vision care to thousands in 2015

Legislation targets prescription verification, deceptive internet sales tactics

Bill seeks to hold sellers accountable for deceptive, abusive tactics. Legislation targets prescription verification, deceptive internet sales tactics

FTC issues warning letters related to Contact Lens Rule

FTC issues Contact Lens Rule warning letters following period of low enforcement activity. FTC issues warning letters related to Contact Lens Rule

Vitamin C may slow progress of cataracts

Environment beats out genetics in new eye study. Vitamin C may slow progress of cataracts

AOA MORE receives CMS’ Qualified Clinical Data Registry designation

Reporting PQRS just got easier; AOA MORE recognized by CMS. AOA MORE receives CMS’ Qualified Clinical Data Registry designation

How fish, insects could aid presbyopic patients

Hi-tech, accommodating contact lenses bring promise to presbyopes. How fish, insects could aid presbyopic patients

Share questions and comments in Ethics Forum

AOA tool offers a platform to get answers to tough questions. Share questions and comments in Ethics Forum

AOA files expansive FDA complaint against Opternative

AOA claims Opternative is in violation of FDCA, urges FDA action. AOA files expansive FDA complaint against Opternative

UPDATE: AOA’s Congressional Advocacy Conference only weeks away

Learn about optometry’s priorities, new payment structure. UPDATE: AOA’s Congressional Advocacy Conference only weeks away

45-day review period for Open Payments program begins in April

CMS will make 2015 data available to the public on June 30; it is important that doctors review their information to ensure its accuracy. 45-day review period for Open Payments program begins in April

2016 National Optometry Hall of Fame inductees announced

Congratulations to the 2016 National Optometry Hall of Fame inductees. 2016 National Optometry Hall of Fame inductees announced

New resource helps doctors guide patients to proper sunglasses

Patients are not always aware of the risks from exposure to the sun. New resource helps doctors guide patients to proper sunglasses

New round of HIPAA compliance audits underway

AOA members should check their email—including spam—for messages from the Office of Civil Rights. New round of HIPAA compliance audits underway

4 tips to help patients eat for healthy vision

Recent survey shows 9 in 10 adult Internet users prefer insight from health professionals over any other source. 4 tips to help patients eat for healthy vision

Exploring the promise of retinal prostheses

Although photoreceptors are lost, retinal output cells are mostly preserved—a fact that retinal prosthetic devices are designed to capitalize on. Exploring the promise of retinal prostheses

Day of action: Grow support for ‘DOC Access Act’

Urge lawmakers’ support of H.R. 3323 on 3/23. Day of action: Grow support for ‘DOC Access Act’

AOA offers frontline tools for diabetes care

AOA resources help doctors of optometry stay up to date. AOA offers frontline tools for diabetes care

AOA Facebook page reaches 20,000 likes

AOA continues to share optometry’s message. AOA Facebook page reaches 20,000 likes

Spring has sprung: Help patients manage allergies

Formulate a treatment plan now for seasonal allergy sufferers. Spring has sprung: Help patients manage allergies