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