Further your career with confidence: We’ve made AOA’s billing and coding resources easier to access
The day-to-day billing and coding processes of an optometry practice do not need to become a roadblock in your workday.…
Endothelial function testing: What doctors of optometry should know
Retinal vascular findings can offer important clues about a patient’s systemic health. Kerry Gelb, O.D., explains how endothelial function testing…
A global servant: Remembering Bernard ‘B.J.’ Shannon, O.D.
A past AOA president has passed away. The AOA sends condolences to the Shannon family as they honor their patriarch.…
New California law creates first-ever benchmarks for Medicaid vision care
The new law was inspired by an optometry-commissioned report that found more than 4 million children without vision services. —…
4 questions optometrists should ask their current or potential malpractice insurance agent
There are many factors to consider when choosing which malpractice insurance is the best fit for a doctor of optometry.…
Optometry's leaders turn strategy into action
The AOA's Practice Growth & Advocacy Conference, a new multi-faceted event held Sept. 16-19, equipped attendees with the insights, strategies…
AOA continues to lead GLP-1 eye health guidance across national media and medicine
Doctors of optometry can counsel patients on rare but serious side effects of popular weight loss drugs. — Curated from…
Georgia group’s paraoptometric learning program a model for success
During Paraoptometric Appreciation Month, we celebrate the staff who keep practices running effectively each day. One group in Atlanta brings…
Becoming the doctor’s right hand
Kimberly Pickle, CPOA, the 2026 Paraoptometric of the Year, on how paraoptometrics make a difference in optometry. — Curated from…
National advocacy priority: Protecting children’s vision and eye health
HCAPS representatives call on legislators to support Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act. — Curated from external eye-care…
Bipartisan optical lab choice, contracting reform bill gains support as Congress looks to halt vision plan abuses
Strong presence of AOA doctors on Capitol Hill and alliances with patient advocacy groups referenced in hearing on urgent physician…
3 ways AOA’s pediatric chairside guides can strengthen your next exam
AOA’s pediatric experts share practical strategies for examining and managing patients from infancy through adolescence, including how to apply the…
Vision Insurance 101: What’s Covered, Who Accepts What, and How to Get the Most From Your Plan
Vision insurance can feel more confusing than it needs to be. Between medical plans, vision-specific plans, retailer networks, and government…
FinCEN permanently ends BOI reporting for U.S. businesses
Practice owners no longer need to file beneficial ownership information reports. — Curated from external eye-care sources for opthametry.com readers.…
Connecticut doctors secure Medicaid payment parity for optometry
New law eliminates a longstanding reimbursement disparity and directs an additional $2.27 million in Medicaid funding to optometric care—recognizing the…