Minnesota Optometric Association

08/21/2025

Saved by an eye exam​

Learn about Casey's story

A trip to the optometrist can save your life. It did for Casey. Read his story and book an appointment with an AOA doctor.
https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/eye-deserve-more/doctor-patient-stories/casey-nichols

08/19/2025

🎯 September Young OD Event – Sept 16th!

Join us at Pinstripes, Edina from 6–9 PM for an evening of networking, fun, and expert advice from The Vision Advisors — a team serving ODs with everything from legal to architectural support.

✨ Bonus: Each event you attend this year = 1 entry to win a FREE CE event next year!

📍 Sept 16 | 6–9 PM | Pinstripes, Edina
📩 RSVP: Holly@mneyedocs.org

Sponsored by: thevisionadvisors.com

08/15/2025

Join Us for the MOA 2025 Fall Meeting!

Sept. 12–14 at Madden’s on Gull Lake in Brainerd, MN — 11 hours of CE in the mornings, with afternoons and evenings free to enjoy the resort! Still time to take advantage of early bird pricing!

Highlights include a Friday afternoon golf event and a Friday evening reception for ODs and guests.

Register here: https://minnesota.aoa.org/events/calendar-of-events/moa-2025-fall-meeting

We can’t wait to see you there!

08/13/2025

🌟 Thank you, Northwest Eye! 🌟
We’re proud to have Northwest Eye as an Annual Partner of the Minnesota Optometric Association.

Your partnership makes a real difference—thank you for your commitment to eye health and the optometric community! 👓💙

08/11/2025

Unmanaged screen time

How you can avoid the cost

Excessive unmanaged screen time at work comes with a cost. Click here to find an AOA doctor of optometry who can help. https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/find-a-doctor?sso=y

08/07/2025

🎉 Join Us for the September Young OD Event! 🎉
Sponsored by The Vision Advisors

📍 Location: Pinstripes, Edina, MN
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 16th
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Connect with fellow young ODs and get valuable insights from The Vision Advisors, a network of professionals serving the optometry community — from attorneys to architects and more! They’ll be on-site to answer your questions and share how their services can support your practice.

🌐 Learn more about them here: thevisionadvisors.com

💡 Bonus: Each Young OD event you attend in 2025 earns you an entry into a drawing to win a FREE CE event next year!

📩 RSVP to Holly@mneyedocs.org to attend.

07/28/2025

Thank you to all those that worked to get this legislation passed!

The Minnesota Optometric Association achieved a highly anticipated legislative win with the first optometric scope expansion bill in more than two decades. The new law, which will modernize Minnesota optometry by removing outdated restrictions on medications and allowing some in-office procedures, takes effect next month.

Read more: https://www.aoa.org/news/advocacy/state-advocacy/minnesota-passes-long-awaited-scope-expansion-bill

07/25/2025

Reminder the room block for the MOA 2025 Fall Meeting at Madden's on Gull Lake closes on the 29th of July!

Book your rooms now! Bring the family for a fun fall getaway and complete those CE hours.

Register for the meeting itself here and take advantage of early bird pricing: https://minnesota.aoa.org/events/calendar-of-events/moa-2025-fall-meeting

07/09/2025

🍂 Join us at the MOA 2025 Fall Meeting – September 12–14 at beautiful Madden’s on Gull Lake in Brainerd, MN!

Enjoy a weekend of learning, networking, and lakeside relaxation with colleagues from across the state. You won't want to miss it! 👓🌊

📅 Register Here: https://minnesota.aoa.org/.../calen.../moa-2025-fall-meeting

07/07/2025

👏 A huge thank you to Johnson & Johnson - Vision for partnering with the Minnesota Optometric Association as a 2025 Annual Partner!

We are grateful for your continued support of optometry in Minnesota and your commitment to advancing eye health and vision care. Here's to a successful year ahead together! 👓💙

07/03/2025

🎆 Happy 4th of July!

In celebration of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Friday, July 4th. We look forward to hearing from you on Monday July 7th!

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful holiday filled with fun, fireworks, and freedom! 🎇🗽

07/01/2025

🍂 Join us at the MOA 2025 Fall Meeting – September 12–14 at beautiful Madden’s on Gull Lake in Brainerd, MN!

Enjoy a weekend of learning, networking, and lakeside relaxation with colleagues from across the state. You won't want to miss it! 👓🌊

📅 Register Here: https://minnesota.aoa.org/events/calendar-of-events/moa-2025-fall-meeting