Nearly $64M went to ODs. Eye doctors received $236 million in “general payments” from drug manufacturers, device makers and group purchasing organizations from 2014 to 2016, the...
They’ll be honored on June 21. Credit: AOA The American Optometric Association and Optometry Cares-The AOA Foundation named three doctors of optometry who have been selected...
It includes AOA, J&J Vision and CooperVision. (Press Release) Eye diseases, vision loss and eye disorders create an estimated $139 billion economic burden in the U.S....
Seeing Is a Gift Think About Your Eyes has launched its 2018 advertising campaign featuring their “Seeing is a Gift” message. Ads will run throughout the...
The governor approved it this month. A new law in New Jersey will “remove the unnecessary barriers that disrupt doctors’ ability to provide seamless, quality patient...
AOA seeks support to fight the legislation. The American Optometric Association is speaking out against a newly proposed bill called the “Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act.”...
The event is set for June 2018. (Press Release) ST. LOUIS, MO — Optometry’s Meeting, the 121st Annual American Optometric Association Congress and 48th Annual American...
It launched the ’31 in 31′ campaign. The American Optometric Association will send letters this month to contact lens sellers “previously flagged for suspicious business practices...
Optometry students can now apply for help. (Press Release) ST. LOUIS — Optometry Cares – The AOA Foundation announced that it has received a record number...
Catch him at the Celebration of Optometry on June 23. Howie Mandel will perform at Optometry’s Meeting 2018 in Denver, CO, the American Optometric Association announced. The comedian,...
They’re ‘potentially a stumbling block.’ The American Optometric Association announced that it is “disappointed” and “concerned” about new recommendations by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force...
They’re seeking class-action status. Nine optometrists and a student have filed a lawsuite against the National Board of Examiners in Optometry in connection with a data breach...
AOA is asking members to help. (Press Release) ST. LOUIS — Hurricane Harvey continues its destructive path, impacting thousands ofindividuals in Texas, among them many American...
He created buzz for his practice. Dr. Kim Baxter of North Platte, NE, set out to do a public service by encouraging people to view the...
CMS has released new data. Optometrists received payments amounting to $39.6 million in 2016 from drug and medical device makers and group purchasing organizations, according to...
AOA is touting ‘significant advances.’ At least three states have recently passed legislation related to optometry. The American Optometric Association reports that optometrists in Alaska and...
It’s a policy think tank. (Press Release) WASHINGTON, DC – To further its advocacy efforts on behalf of the profession and patients across the country, the...
2017-18 Board of Trustees members were named. (Press Release) WASHINGTON, DC — Leaders of the American Optometric Association (AOA) were sworn in to office on June...
Illinois College of Optometry took home top honors. (Press Release) DALLAS – The Essilor Optometry Student Bowl (OSB) is always a popular part of Optometry’s Meeting,...
The event run through June 25. (Press Release) WASHINGTON, DC – More than 5,000 doctors of optometry and students from all 50 states are in Washington,...
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