AOA Vision Rehabilitation Section

11/09/2013

This seminar from the National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) takes place tomorrow.

Date: Thu, Sep 12, 2013, Time: 02:00 PM EDT, Host(s): National Eye Health Education Program. With the aging population, the number of Americans with major eye diseases and conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic eye disease, and glaucoma are on the rise.

23/08/2013

The VRS Reception took place at the San Diego Marriott where the council members mingled and visited with section members, industry educators and leaders, past and present, in the vision rehabilitation field. Sections recognized its award recipients at this social event.

23/08/2013

AOA's Vision Rehabilitation Section partnered with the California Optometric Association (COA) VRS at this year's 2013 Optometry’s Meeting® in San Diego. This year’s 2013 VRS Member Forum theme was “The Latest Advancements in Vision Rehabilitation Products.” The forum provided an intimate venue that allowed companies the opportunity to showcase their latest products in the industry and allowed open exchange with members. The program included an interactive agenda for companies to educate and share their new advancements or products within the field of vision rehabilitation.

10/04/2012

Where are you getting your continuing education on Brain Injury? The visual anomalies from brain injury are primarily optometric; as the deficits occur in the oculomotor, binocular and accommodative systems. Optometrists are very familiar with these systems, so a description of brain injury visual deficits and associated treatment will greatly enhance an ODs confidence in managing this patient population.

28/09/2011

AOA VRS participated in the Envision Conference held at the Hilton in St Louis. Great opportunity for us staff to share what AOA VRS is all about.

03/11/2010

VRS member Dr. Kellye Knueppel was recently recognized for her generous volunteer work with Special Olympics. Click the link below to learn more about how she is helping give the gift of sight to those in need. Do you know other section members who should be recognized? Email them to vrs@aoa.org.

In the world of optometry, Kellye Knueppel is a bit of a visionary. Knueppel, of Elm Grove, is the clinical director for Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes program for Wisconsin.

06/10/2010

What is the resident's name who wrote this article in the June VRS e-newsletter - The Role of Soft Contact Lenses as an Adjunct to the Boston Keratoprosthesis??

11/06/2010

The AOA has gone social! We're happy to announce the launch of AOAConnect, the American Optometric Association's social networking site. Find your colleagues, join groups, engage in discussions. AOA members can log on now at http://connect.aoa.org/

10/02/2010

Check out the Events tab for information on upcoming educational opportunities!

18/12/2009

AOA Backs Effort in Congress to Name New VA Blind Rehab Center in Honor of Fallen Soldier, Respected Doctor of Optometry

AOA Backs Effort in Congress to Name New VA Blind Rehab Center in Honor of Fallen Soldier, Respected Doctor of Optometry. Measure Considered a Fitting Memorial for Army Major Devoted to Eye and Vision Care.

14/12/2009

AOA Paraoptometric Section Seeks Nominees For Annual Award...Check out the Discussion board for more information!