2026 AOA-PAC federal midterm election report: Optometry plays outsized role in hundreds of races across the country
Dig into our interactive 2026 elections map to find out how pro-optometry U.S. House and Senate candidates fared. Learn how…
Protecting children’s vision from myopia: An ongoing effort for a better future
The AOA continues to lead the way in protecting children’s eye health. Learn more about past initiatives to address myopia…
How doctors of optometry help blind and visually impaired athletes thrive
October is National Blind Sports Month, and AOA’s latest webinar in AOA EyeLearn explores how optometrists can connect patients with…
Is your malpractice insurance policy working against you?
Key coverage questions doctors of optometry should be asking. — Curated from external eye-care sources for opthametry.com readers. Read Full…
First optometrist elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Karla Zadnik, O.D., Ph.D., on the significance of the honor and what’s next for myopia research. — Curated from external…
AOA challenges rollout of VSP 'unique' contracts scheme
VSP's announcement of new client-specific exam reimbursements raises serious questions about payment terms, advance notice and contractual compliance. The AOA…
Federal judge certifies class action lawsuit against Hubble Contacts
Lawsuit alleges Hubble deceived customers into purchasing contact lenses their eye doctors never prescribed. — Curated from external eye-care sources…
AOA's 31 in 31 campaign fights to keep contact lens wearers safe
Take action today to protect patients from illegal and unsafe contact lens sales. The AOA’s 31 in 31 campaign raises…
Making time to make a difference
Mahsa Masoudi, O.D., shares how her second career marries advocacy and education. — Curated from external eye-care sources for opthametry.com…
AOA champions optometry's role in the future of connected health care
At the Alliance for Healthcare from the Eye Meeting, AOA leaders emphasized why doctors of optometry are central to turning…
New study opens the door for greater involvement in nAMD treatment
The FENETRE trial indicates doctors of optometry may safely help in monitoring and treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration. —…
Evaluation and Management Tip of the Month
The AOA Coding and Reimbursement Committee supports the AOA's strategic direction to develop and value procedural (CPT), diagnostic (ICD-10) and…
Ask the Coding Experts
You ask, the experts answer. The AOA Coding and Reimbursement Committee supports the AOA's strategic direction to develop and value…
New resource offers guidance on ocular and vision dysfunction following brain injury
The practice recommendation was developed by optometrists at the U.S. Defense Health Agency – Vision Center of Excellence and is…
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.…