NC Eyes

05/27/2026

Congratulations to NCOS member Jacob Keener, O.D., for receiving the 2026 Dr. Rodger Kame Award from the American Optometric Association Contact Lens and Cornea Section (AOA CLCS). Click the link below to read more.

https://www.aoa.org/practice/specialties/contact-lens-and-cornea?utm_source=American+Optometric+Association&utm_campaign=7cc7a5f153-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_05_14_03_52&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_51e3bca6b0-7cc7a5f153-7259100

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

Seeing floaters or flashes? Most are harmless, but sudden changes should be checked. Schedule a comprehensive eye exam by finding an eye doctor near you at www.nceyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor.

05/14/2026

Baseball card stats tell part of a player's story. Their eyes power the rest. See how they shaped Kike’s game.
www.neyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor

05/07/2026

Astigmatism happens when the eye isn’t evenly rounded. A comprehensive eye exam can diagnose it and guide treatment. Find an eye doctor near you at www.nceyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor

04/23/2026

The North Carolina General Assembly kicked off the 2026 Short Session on Tuesday, April 21st. In keeping with tradition, the Association Executive of North Carolina (AENC) hosted their annual Legislative Reception and several NCOS leaders were in attendance. It was a great opportunity to connect with lawmakers in a casual setting to keep promoting and protecting optometry in North Carolina.

Our group had the pleasure of connecting with Senator Ralph Hise, Representative Bill Ward, Representative Hugh Blackwell, Representative Tim Reeder, Representative Bryan Cohn, and Sheriff Sam Page. We look forward to building on these and having many more conversations at our Legislative Day on May 19th in Raleigh.

You can register for NCOS's Legislative Day by clicking here: https://www.nceyes.org/legislative-day-raleigh.

04/22/2026

Pause. Your eyes need a break. Try the 20-20-20 rule and find a doctor of optometry near you. www.nceyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor

04/17/2026

Last Friday, April 10th leaders from NCOS were invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the UNC-P Clinical Sciences Building which will house the planned College of Optometric Medicine. Local and state leaders were in attendance. NCOS was represented by Dr. Joanna Reiman, President; Dr. Jamie Casper, Legislative Chair; and Alyssa Barkley, Executive Director. The building is set to open in the summer of 2028.

04/16/2026

Not all red, itchy eyes are allergies. If symptoms persist, a comprehensive eye exam can help. Find a doctor near you. www.nceyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor

04/14/2026

Last week Executive Director, Alyssa Barkley, met with Congresswoman Alma Adams and longtime NCOS member Dr. Paula Newsome in Charlotte to discuss important issues facing access to care and the top priorities for optometry in NC and across the country. Congresswoman Adams has long supported our profession and we are thankful for her time. We are very grateful for Dr. Newsome as she continues to keep the Congresswoman updated on a regular basis and for her tireless work as a well-respected optometrist and champion for NCOS.