Rhode Island Optometric Association

03/03/2024

09/07/2022

Don’t forget to register for the “Back to School” CE Event taking place at the Bonnet Shores Beach Club in Narragansett on Friday, September 16th!! 🏖 👀

https://rhodeisland.aoa.org/events/calendar-of-events/back-to-school-september-2022-ce?sso=y

“Back to School, One-Last-Beach-Day” CE Program

08/22/2022

05/04/2022

Show patients you’re committed to their health with an American Diabetes Association Badge on your VSP® Find A Doctor Directory listing. Learn more at
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06/03/2021

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Bausch Professional

02/10/2021

03/24/2020

The AOA has moved quickly to mobilize its public awareness, advocacy and clinical resources in support of its member doctors and their practices in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which is already inflicting harm on the national economy. Members asked to call their senators and get....

02/21/2020

The RIOA’s Nose to the Grindstone CE Weekend is just a few weeks away...don’t miss out! Register now!

The RIOA's Nose to the Grindstone CE Weekend has earned its place on many OD calendars. 18 first-class, timely and informative hours all in one weekend... all at the beginning of the year (always on the first full weekend of March)!

02/04/2020

Many issues can cause a headache behind the eyes, from eye strain to more serious conditions, such as migraine. Here, find out more about the causes and how to treat them.

01/30/2020

A new gene therapy to treat progressive blindness will cost $850,000. While companies strategize how to help lower the price tag, we may find new ways to pay for extremely expensive therapies. Read more:

A new gene therapy called Luxturna for blindness will cost $850,000, says Spark Therapeutics, the company that makes it. Patients will get help paying for it.

01/27/2020

A recent study found that retinal imaging may aid in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Read how the imaging system works:

A study of 35 people with and without Alzheimer's disease found that hyperspectral imaging of the retina could aid early diagnosis of the disease.

01/25/2020

The RIOA is now on Instagram! Come follow us: rioaod

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01/25/2020

It’s that time of year again! RIOA’s Nose to the Grindstone CE Weekend is just around the corner and will be held at Harbor Lights. Additional details regarding course information to follow. Click the link to register now!

The RIOA's Nose to the Grindstone CE Weekend has earned its place on many OD calendars. 18 first-class, timely and informative hours all in one weekend... all at the beginning of the year (always on the first full weekend of March)!

01/10/2019

Our 2019 Nose to the Grindstone weekend is just around the corner! This is an event that you cannot afford to miss!

Under new Rhode Island Department of Health regulations, any practitioner who holds a DEA number and prescribes a Schedule 2 opioid is required to complete 8 hours of CE in topics determined by the department. You must meet this specific training requirement by March 22, 2019!

Saturday, March 2nd has been developed to ensure this requirement! Register today!

The 2019 NTG weekend is shaping up as a CANNOT AFFORD to miss program.  Early registration ends on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

08/23/2018

The 2018 Back to School CE is coming up quick! Dr. Elena Biffi will be discussing the use of OCTs in glaucoma diagnosis. Make sure to register today!

6:00 p.m. - Arrivals / Reception6:30 p.m. – General Membership Meeting7:00 p.m. – CE Program begins – Dr. Elena BiffiUse of OCT in Glaucoma Diagnosis More Than Meets the Eye(2 hours, 46939-GL)A case-based review of retinal nerve fiber layer RNFL thicknessabnormalities analyzed with Spectral Do...