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Latest Optometric News
- Registration and Housing now open for the 2010 Congressional Advocacy Conference
December 02, 2009 - The American Optometric Association and Digital Healthcare, Inc. Sign Memorandum of Understanding
November 20, 2009 - Joint Statement from the American Optometric Association and VSP
October 27, 2009 - New Medicare ordering, referring rule takes effect
October 26, 2009 - DMEPOS Surety Bond Update
October 02, 2009 - Despite Reports, ODs Remain Exempt for DMEPOS Surety Bond Requirement
September 04, 2009 - AOA Gains National Platform for Optometry's Priorities in Health Care Reform
August 24, 2009 - Optometry's Charity™ establishes memorial fund to honor Dr. J. Patrick Cummings
July 30, 2009 - American Optometric Association Approves Optometric Board Certification at Annual Meeting
June 27, 2009 - Video of House of Delegates Roll Call Vote on Board Certification
July 09, 2009 - Feedback Requested: Optometric Guidelines for Independent Continuing Education
May 05, 2009 - New Analysis Indicates Community Health Centers Lack Resources to Provide Poor and Rural Communities with Much Needed Vision Care Services
February 25, 2009 - Children’s eye exam posters now available for purchase
January 26, 2009
- Make Eye Exams Part of the Back to School Routine
August 04, 2009
- AOA Secures New Federal Recognition and Funding for InfantSEE® Program
December 17, 2009 - Survey Shows that Americans Lack Significant Knowledge of Age-Related Vision Problems
November 16, 2009 - 2009 American Eye-Q® Survey Executive Summary
November 13, 2009 - Cosmetic Contacts Can Be a 'Scary' Choice for Halloween
October 27, 2009 - Recession Cutting Into Doctor Visits, According to New Consumer Survey
September 29, 2009 - Make Eye Exams Part of the Back to School Routine
August 04, 2009 - Eye on Optometry Freelance Newsletter - Summer 2009
May 26, 2009 - Keep an Eye on Harmful UV Rays
May 26, 2009 - Open Your Eyes to Healthy Eating Habits
February 26, 2009 - New Analysis Indicates Community Health Centers Lack Resources to Provide Poor and Rural Communities with Much Needed Vision Care Services
February 25, 2009 - Glaucoma – the “Sneak Thief of Sight” – Can Lead to Vision Loss
January 07, 2009
- 2010 Certification Renewal Update
November 12, 2009 - New CPO Study Flash Cards Now available for examination preparation
October 28, 2009 - Paraoptometric Section seeking nominations for the Paraoptometric of the Year Award
October 28, 2009 - New in November- “Optimizing Efficiency in the Optical Dispensary” Education Module
October 28, 2009 - Coming in December- “Fitting Soft Toric Contact Lenses” Education Module
October 28, 2009 - FREE Practical Exam DVD
September 29, 2009 - Year in Review of 2008 Examination Candidates Available
March 12, 2009 - New Feature! Study Resource Information Available
November 18, 2008 - AOA releases 2007-2008 annual report: Working Together in 6,500 Communities
November 14, 2008
Optometrists: Doctors on the Frontline
of Eye and Vision Care
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.
- Doctors of Optometry and their Education
- Optometrists are Changing Lives
- Optometrists and their Communities
- Ethics & Values
Public Health
Community Health Centers – partnering with the National Association of Community Health Centers, the AOA is working to improve access to center eye and vision care services.
Healthy Eyes Healthy People® – Healthy Eyes Healthy People® is an ambitious public-private initiative to improve the eye and visual health of the American public.
InfantSEE® – affords a one-time, comprehensive eye assessment at no cost for infants in their first years of life.
VISION USA™ – helps low-income, uninsured people and their families by providing basic eye health and vision care services free of charge.
Optometric Disaster Relief Fund – offers optometrists financial assistance for damages incurred from natural disasters.
2010 Meeting Dates
2010 Upcoming Meetings
Minor Surgical Procedures for the Optometric Physician – 16 hours of CE
March 18 – 20, 2010
Wild Dunes Resort, Charleston, SC
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Laser Therapy for the Optometric Physician – 16 hours of CE
May 20 – 22, 2010
Embassy Suites Hotel – Charleston Area Convention Center
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Save the Date for the 2010 SCOPA Annual Meeting!
August 26 – 29, 2010
Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort and Spa at Grande Dunes
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