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AOA brings eye health, doctors of optometry into the national GLP-1 conversation

Amid growing GLP-1 use, the AOA’s national awareness campaign, Eye Deserve More, educates Americans on potential vision risks and reinforces the importance of comprehensive eye exams with a doctor of optometry.

Candidates announce 2026 election bids for AOA Board of Trustees

Seven doctors of optometry are vying for positions on the AOA Board of Trustees. Delegates representing the AOA’s affiliate associations will cast their votes for trustees and officers at Optometry’s Meeting®, June 17-20, in Phoenix.

Understanding the difference between claims-made and occurrence policies

Ensure your malpractice insurance policy covers you in the unlikely event a claim is made against you or your practice.

April 10 - 11, 2026
UOA St George Spring Conference
St. George, UT
April 12, 2026
2026 Virtual Spring CE
New Jersey
April 16 - 18, 2026
123rd Annual KOA Spring Congress
Lexington, Kentucky


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