American Optometric Association

05/21/2026

AOA Focus: The Tech Issue 🚀 Discover how the AOA and doctors of optometry are shaping AI-powered patient care. Hear directly from some of our most tech-savvy members as they share practical tips and insights on leveraging innovation in your practice. Ready to see what the future holds? Dive in now: https://go.aoa.org/4dE2mzB

05/21/2026

An estimated 12% of U.S. adults have used GLP-1 medications.

For many, these treatments offer meaningful progress in managing diabetes or weight. But rare and potentially serious eye complications have also been reported.

Hear from Dr. Jacquie Bowen, president of the AOA, on why eye health should be part of the conversation.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/42S4Bu2

05/20/2026

Jennie Zolman, O.D., chair of AOA’s Pediatric Eye Health and Vision Access Committee, invites you to join the next OD Talks webinar on May 27! Attendees will learn how to use an important AOA member benefit—chairside guides for select ages—plus so much more.

ENROLL: https://go.aoa.org/4do2nc4

05/19/2026

It’s not quite time to throw out your practice’s fax machine, but a new rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is pushing the dated technology closer to obsolescence.

The AOA has developed a resource to help members understand and prepare for the change.

05/19/2026

There’s a lot of conversation about floaters and flashes online.

While they’re often harmless, new or sudden changes may signal something more serious.

If you notice changes, don’t wait. A doctor of optometry can help evaluate your symptoms.

Find one here: https://bit.ly/3PKj1cJ

05/18/2026

The AOA Contact Lens and Cornea Section (CLCS) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 annual awards, recognizing leaders and innovators who have advanced the field of contact lenses and anterior segment care. Award recipients will be recognized during "CLCS Awards: Conversations with Contact Lens Leaders" at Optometry's Meeting® on Friday, June 19, from 5-6:30 p.m. in Room 132 ABC at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4nGf6uc
Register to attend Optometry's Meeting: https://ow.ly/HFSv50Y4rhy

05/15/2026

The future of practice is being shaped right now.

AOA membership ensures you’re protected — not watching from the sidelines. Join the AOA by May 31, and we'll send you a $250 Amazon eGift Card to say thanks! Visit https://go.aoa.org/joinnow26SP and use promo code "26SPAQSM" to redeem!

05/14/2026

Hear Kraft’s keynote on the future of health, medicine and technology during the AOA Experience: Opening Session, supported by Johnson & Johnson Vision, on June 17.

05/14/2026

Baseball cards capture the numbers that define the game.

In a split second, K**e Hernández’s eyes track the pitch, judge the spin and decide whether to swing.
Your eyes do more than you think—on and off the field.

Learn more about your eyes and find an optometrist near you here: https://bit.ly/4u5WENJ

05/13/2026

Learn what to look for during an infant or child eye exam and how to treat or prescribe based on the age of the child being examined. The program is supported by four age‑specific chairside guides (0–3, 3–5, 6–12, and 13–18) and will walk attendees through the relevant guide for each group. Approved for 1 AOA CE Hour. Enroll here: https://bit.ly/4dmDcFp

05/12/2026

Research commissioned by AOA and conducted by Talker Research suggests that GLP-1 medications can be associated with rare but serious eye-related side effects, and a majority of GLP-1 users surveyed weren’t aware. Additionally, 56% didn’t know that it’s necessary to have a baseline eye exam before, or shortly after starting a GLP-1. ​

For most people, GLP-1s are safe and effective. However, the potential impact on eye health means that it’s never too early (or too late) to get a comprehensive eye exam from an optometrist. Learn more and book one here: https://bit.ly/42vpSth