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American Optometric Student Association

A national organization for optometry students run by optometry students. AOSA Mission - Empowering Students to Thrive as Doctors of Optometry

05/18/2026

🚨‼️TOMORROW’S VIRTUAL EVENT‼️🚨

Where will you practice as a future OD? 👀

Connect with doctors & leaders from AOA affiliates across every state and the armed forces at AOA’s Virtual State Affiliate Connections.

Ask real questions and choose who you network with. This is the perfect opportunity to meet industry professionals before arriving to Optometry’s Meeting! 🗺️🤝

📲 Register now at the link in our bio!

05/15/2026

⭐ Volunteer with the AOSA ⭐
at Optometry’s Meeting—Sale for Sight Event!

📍Where: Optometry’s Meeting
🗓️ When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
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Help us make a difference — and look good doing it! 😎
Join AOSA at the Sale for Sight event and support a great cause.

✨Perks for volunteers:
👥Work just a 2-hour shift and receive a FREE pair of sunglasses!
🩵Give Back: a portion of all profits go to the AOA foundation, supporting the future of optometry and public health initiatives.

Sign up today! Link in bio.

05/08/2026

🤝 Your network starts before you even land in Phoenix.

AOA’s Virtual Affiliate Connections is a pre-Optometry’s Meeting event where YOU get to sit down (virtually) with doctors, state affiliate leaders, and fellow students in your region.

📅 May 19 | 8 PM CT | Virtual Register now

Link in bio. 🔗

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05/05/2026

You’ve registered for Optometry’s Meeting, now what? 🤔

Everyone who registered by 3/31 received an email containing two important pieces of info. 📋

There is a link to fill out a W-9 (or W-8 for non-US citizens), and this ensures  your travel grant ends up in the right place! 💵

There is also a link to complete the AOAExcel® Resource Rundown—a brief, guided introduction to your AOAExcel benefits that are designed to support you as you begin your career as a future OD 👓

Make sure you check your spam folders for this email (and mark all emails from aoa@aoa.org safe)!

Complete both of these tasks by May 11th to ensure your travel grant arrives ASAP after OM! ✅

Reach out to your chapters’ Trustees if you have any questions ⭐️

03/30/2026

Looking for some extra funding for Optometry’s Meeting this year? 💵

Apply to be a Continuing Education monitor! 📋

You can get PAID $20/hr for each session. And the best part? You’re also earning the CE credits! Getting paid to go to Continuing Education is the ultimate life hack. Apply by April 27th, link in our bio! ✅

If you’re more of a history buff, make sure to apply for the Blast From The Past Challenge (sponsored by Optometric Historical Society).

They have extended the deadline to APRIL 6th. Check out our previous posts for more information! 🤓

These are all in addition to the travel grant, so register by TODAY to get the most out of OM in Phoenix. Can’t wait to see you there! ☀️🌵

03/28/2026

Today in St. Louis, we officially transitioned to our 2026 Executive Council!
We want to thank James, Emily, Natalie, Tom, and Derek for working on behalf of the AOSA and for all optometry students.
We are so excited to introduce and welcome our new Executive Council!
President: Chase Bowerman
Vice President: Kendal McCarthy
Secretary: Dayle Balms
Treasurer: Victoria Laws
Immediate Past President: James Chung
Executive Director: Jennifer Frawley
Special thanks to Dr. Marrie Read for attending on behalf of the AOA.
Thank you to Jennifer Frawley for being an amazing asset for the AOSA Board of Trustees!
We are so excited to see everyone in Phoenix, AZ for OM 2026!

03/16/2026

AOSA member? You qualify for AOA+ travel grants to OM 2026 in Phoenix! ✈️

💻Join the live AOA+ Insider Webinar

Monday, March 23 | 8 PM CT (9 PM ET)

We’ll talk about eligibility, tips, Eyebot updates + answers to all your questions!

Link in bio. Don’t forget to enroll!

03/11/2026

💡 Did you know that babies are recommended to have their first eye exam from 6-12 months old?

👓 InfantSEE is a program managed by the Optometry Cares – The AOA Foundation. InfantSEE providers can give babies 6-12 months a free eye screening! These screenings can catch vision or eye health problems that may be missed otherwise. Early intervention is crucial and ensures babies will get the support they need as they grow.

Check out how AOA members examine these babies! 👶

Friday, June 19th | 8am,9am, and 10am 📍 Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona (at Optometry’s Meeting 2026)

Register by March 31st to access all of your AOA+ benefits! Link in bio

03/06/2026

👀 Ready to see what’s ahead in Phoenix?

Join the AOA+ Insider Webinar to hear all about Eyebot updates and what you can expect at this year’s Optometry’s Meeting® + AOA+! 🌵✨

This is your chance to:
👓 Get the inside scoop on OM in Phoenix
📈 Learn how AOA+ can elevate your future career
🤝 Pick up tips to make the most of networking, CE, and your trip

🚨 Planning to attend OM?
Register by March 31 to qualify for a travel grant!
Need flexibility? You can cancel by May 15 for a full refund on conference registration.
Don’t miss out on the excitement! Phoenix is calling ☀️

03/05/2026

Join us at the VISION REHABILITATION, VISION THERAPY & SPORTS PERFORMANCE MINI EXHIBIT HALL 2026.

This is your chance to connect directly with doctors, specialists, and industry partners in vision rehab, vision therapy, low vision, neuro-rehab and sports vision!

Network, explore residency opportunities, discover cutting-edge products and resources, and grab light refreshments while you’re at it 🍹

📅 Thursday, June 18 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM 📍 Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona (at Optometry’s Meeting 2026)

Hosted by the AOA Vision Rehabilitation Committee, AOA Vision Therapy Task Force & AOA Sports Performance Vision Committee.

Tag a classmate or colleague who needs to be here!

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03/02/2026

Get ready for the best week of the year 😎✨

Last year, students couldn’t stop talking about everything they loved at Optometry’s Meeting. Students were excited about the networking, the energy, the events, the Exhibit Hall, and making memories with friends from across the country. And this year? It’s an AOA+ year, which means it’s going to be DOUBLE the fun. 🎉

If you’ve been thinking about going to OM, this is your sign. 👀
🗓 Register by March 31 to be eligible for a travel grant
✅ Need flexibility? You can cancel by May 15 for a full refund on conference registration

Don’t miss out on the connections, inspiration, and experiences that make OM unforgettable. Let’s show up strong and make this the biggest student turnout yet 💙
OptometryStudents

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243 N Lindbergh Boulevard Fl 1
St. Louis, MO
63141

Telephone

+13149834231

Website

http://www.theaosa.org/

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