National Optometric Association

05/05/2026

The best part of NOA Convention? The people.
The second best? The moments we create together.

Serve your community.
Hit the greens.
Lace up for the Fun Run.

However you show up, you belong here. 💫
Join us for the 2026 NOA National Convention! Be where it all happens: https://nationaloptometricassociation.com/2026-national-convention/

05/04/2026

What a great night in Atlanta! Thank you to everyone who joined us at CT Cantina & Taqueria for the Young OD Dinner and Discussion.

And a special thank you to Dr. Flynn for your time and thoughtful perspective. We appreciate you being part of such a memorable evening!

05/01/2026

📣 Attention NOSA Students! Now is the time to invest in your future and take advantage of this opportunity to support your optometric education. Don’t miss your chance to apply for 2026 NOSA Scholarships.

Apply now: https://www.mynosa.com/scholarship

04/30/2026

Have you read the April edition of Sightline yet? 💬

Catch up now because the May issue is right around the corner, dropping Friday!

📩 Join our email list so you never miss an update: https://conta.cc/4vkDcOz

04/29/2026

⏳ Less than a month left to apply!

The Dr. Marvin R. Poston Leadership Awards, in collaboration with VSP Vision and NOA, will award $4,000 scholarships to four optometry students—one from each cohort.

🗓 Deadline: May 17, 2026
👉 Don’t miss your chance to lead and be recognized!

Questions or video submissions? schoolsofoptometry@vsp.com

04/28/2026

Sip with purpose 🥤

Knashi Refreshing Beverages creates refreshing beverages with simple ingredients and a whole lot of quality.

👉 Visit their website: https://knashi.com/ and show some love!

04/27/2026

The strength of the NOA has always been rooted in community, resilience, and purpose.

In this important message, NOA President Mark Orso shares how today’s political and economic challenges are impacting our organization and how we can move forward together.

Now more than ever, your support matters. Read the President’s message, stay engaged, and stand with the NOA as we continue advancing our mission.

Your membership, your presence, and your contribution make a difference.
Read the full message and take action today: https://conta.cc/4sGGMjf

04/24/2026

Dry eye? Ocular surface disease? We’ve got you covered 👁️🔥

We’re excited to welcome Lisa Hornick, OD to the 2026 NOA National Convention! Walk away with tools, techniques, and confidence to enhance patient care.

Register now: https://nationaloptometricassociation.com/2026-national-convention/

04/23/2026

The National Optometric Association is proud to support an important initiative led by the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved to expand access to vision care through community health centers. 👁️✨

Working in an FQHC? We’d love for you to share your insight and help shape this work.

Connect with Susan Primo to get involved at sprimo@emory.edu

04/22/2026

Heading to the AOA Meeting? Don’t miss the NOA & Friends Reception in Phoenix! 🌵Connect, network, and enjoy the evening with us.

👉 Sign up now to secure your spot: https://forms.gle/yuCyRaJPAs3ckYt36

04/21/2026

We love seeing our members win! 🙌🏾

Congratulations to Shawn Hobbs, OD, on being voted First Place in Optometry by Richmond Magazine and recognized as a Top Doc for the 5th year in a row.

Well deserved and well earned!

Congratulations to Shawn Hobbs, OD on being voted into First Place in Optometry Richmond Magazine and as a Top Doc for the fifth year in a row! Dr. Hobbs can be found in the Optometry category.

Dr. Hobbs is joined by Dr. Iuono and Dr. Michael in this year's Top Docs issue of the Richmond Magazine. Read the article online here: https://issuu.com/richmondmagazine/docs/april_2026

04/20/2026

We’re LIVE tonight!

Have you ever encountered sudden vision loss in practice? 👇

Join us TONIGHT at 7PM EST as Dr. Demetric Jones explores a compelling case connecting vision loss and multiple sclerosis.

📺 Watch LIVE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w60J9f3bPRw