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The Ohio Optometric Association serves its members and their patients by advocating for the profession to the public and policymakers, promoting the importance of and access to comprehensive eye care, and providing meaningful resources that strengthen pro

11/21/2025

Passing Senate Bill 36, the Primary Eye Care Modernization Bill, will expand safe access to in-office eye procedures for Ohio patients by qualified and trained optometrists.

Thank you, Akron Beacon Journal and Record-Courier, for sharing OOA member Dr. Samantha Zaczyk’s letter to the editor on the importance of passing this legislation.

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/opinion/letters/2025/11/21/optometrist-in-fairlawn-and-kent-supports-ohio-bill-addressing-laser-treatments-opinion/87356775007/

Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons, Steve Demetriou, State Representative Heidi Workman, Elect Kristina Daley Roegner, Senator Casey Weinstein, Ohio State Senator Steve Huffman, State Senator Beth Liston, Catherine Ingram, Susan Manchester, Mark Romanchuk

11/21/2025

Too many Ohioans face long wait times or significant travel for simple eye procedures. Senate Bill 36 would fix that by allowing Doctors of Optometry to provide safe, routine care right in their offices.

Read OOA board president-elect Dr. Jennifer Vincent’s op-ed in the Akron Beacon Journal and learn why Senate Bill 36 matters for patients across Ohio.

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2025/07/05/expanding-access-eye-care-why-ohio-needs-senate-bill-36-opinion/84445502007/

11/14/2025

Senate Bill 36 is crucially important for Ohio patients. OOA member Dr. Rich Marquardt, Ohio Eye Associates, explains how modernizing optometry’s scope will improve patient access and reduce unnecessary delays in care.

Learn more: https://trustedeyecareohio.com/

11/07/2025

Thank you, Geauga County Maple Leaf, for sharing OOA member Dr. Taylor Wrubel’s letter to the editor on the importance of passing Senate Bill 36, the Primary Eye Care Modernization Bill.

Read now and learn how SB 36 will benefit patients and improve eye care delivery in Ohio. 👓
https://www.geaugamapleleaf.com/letters-to-the-editor/viewpoint-dr-taylor-wrubel-chardon-and-chesterland-family-eyecare/

Chardon Family Eye Care
Jerry Cirino, State Senator Sandra O'Brien, Ohio State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur

11/07/2025

Highlights from Congress, held during the EastWest Eye Conference.

11/04/2025

Warren G. and Ruth P. Morris Optometrist of the Year – Dr. Shane Foster

Dr. Shane Foster has made significant and lasting contributions to the OOA and the broader optometric community over the past 17 years since becoming a Doctor of Optometry. He has long served the association on various committees, as a Zone Governor, and as a member of the OOA Board. As an OOA Past President and current President of iSee Ohio, a position he has held since 2017—Dr. Foster has consistently demonstrated a steadfast commitment to expanding access to high-quality eye care for children throughout Ohio and to advancing the profession of optometry.

Under his leadership, the iSee Ohio organization has grown to new levels of charitable vision care for Ohio’s children. The Ohio Optometric Foundation (now iSee Ohio) expanded through collaboration with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and partnership with Vision to Learn’s mobile program. Gaining from the success of the ResultsOhio grant, the Foundation was awarded a monumental $2.5 million OBM grant. Most recently, the Governor pushed for a Children’s Vision Initiative to be included in the state’s biennium budget and was greatly influenced by the proven track record of the Foundation’s iSee program. Dr. Foster’s leadership has been integral in every step of the process.

Dr. Foster serves the AOA on the State Government Relations Committee and previously served on the New Technology Committee. He has long been an AOA Federal Key Person, representing our profession to members of Congress including former Senator Sherrod Brown. He is a Change Agent for the AOA Myopia Collective as well as an InfantSEE provider. He is both an AOA-PAC Visionary Contributor and OOPAC Diamond Contributor. In August, he announced his candidacy for the AOA Board of Directors.

As a Clinical Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University College of Optometry and an Adjunct Professor at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, he continues to mentor and inspire the next generation of optometrists. He exemplifies the high standards of our profession and demonstrates the values of leadership, community service, and mentorship.

11/03/2025

The John and Cheryl Archer Award for Humanitarian Service - Dr. William Lay

Each year the Ohio Optometric Foundation recognizes a member for exceptional benevolence with The John and Cheryl Archer Award for Humanitarian Service.

Dr. Lay has shown life-long dedication to improving the lives of his patients, his community, and patients around the world. Dr. Lay has provided charitable eye care to over 1,200 patients in Columbia and has helped to raise millions of dollars for cancer research through participation with Pelotonia.

Professionally, Dr. Lay has dedicated his time to the OOA and AOA through which he has been a champion of children’s vision. As a past president of the OOA, he oversaw implementation of the mandatory eye exams for at risk students on Individual Education Plans.

For his impressive contributions to children’s vision, the OOA, OOA, and the community, the OOF is proud to honor Dr. Lay with the 2025 John and Cheryl Archer Award for Humanitarian Service.

11/02/2025

Jack T. Keith Young OD of the Year – Dr. Taylor Wrubel

To a member OD who has received their doctorate of optometry within the previous ten years and has shown outstanding service to optometry and their community.

Dr. Taylor Wrubel’s dedication to organized optometry started as a student at the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2019. As a student, she volunteered for the Michigan Special Olympics and Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity with mission trips to the island of Dominica, which further solidified her passion for optometry and serving her community at home and abroad. Actively involved with AOSA, she has been involved with AOA on Capitol Hill as an advocate and participant since 2016.

Upon moving to Ohio, Dr. Wrubel quickly became an active member of organized optometry in Ohio and at the national level. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and has completed both sections of the AOA Leadership Institute and serves on the AOA Meetings and Member Experience Committee. At the Ohio Optometric Association, Dr. Wrubel is the Governor for Zone 2, serves on the Young OD Committee, is an OOA Key OD and presents the Realeyes program.

As an OD at Chardon and Chesterland Family Eyecare since 2019, Dr. Wrubel loves building meaningful relationships that private practice allows and strives to provide excellent, personalized care each day. Early in her career she found her passion in dry eye and corneal disease and is currently one of the only doctors in the area specializing in scleral contact lenses for complex cases.

“Dr. Wrubel exemplifies the spirit of leadership and dedication that defines the Young Optometrist of the Year,” said her nominator Dr. Jen Vincent. “Her tireless efforts to revitalize Zone 2 have fostered stronger engagement and collaboration among local professionals, while her active role on the AOA Meetings Committee reflects her commitment to advancing the field on a national level. Dr. Wrubel’s passion, initiative, and service make her a standout advocate for optometry in Ohio and beyond.”

11/01/2025

Key ODs of the Year – Dr. Rachel Bostelman and Dr. Erich Hinel
To OOA member ODs who have shown outstanding dedication and advocacy to Ohio optometry.

The OOA is proud to announce Dr. Rachel Bostelman as one of its Key ODs of the Year. Her efforts and communication with the Senate directly correlate to the progress of OOA scope modernization initiatives. “Her behind the scenes efforts with key politicians have made an enormous impact for the benefit of the OOA,” said board trustee, Dr. David Bejot. “Most importantly, her willingness to participate in SB36 has been instrumental in overcoming legislative obstacles and advancing the mission of the organization.”

The OOA is honored to award Dr. Erich Hinel as its second Key OD of the Year for 2025. “Dr. Hinel worked diligently to build a strong relationship with members of the Senate Health Committee,” said Dr. Elizabeth Muckley, OOA Executive Director. He highlighted optometry as a legislated profession and played a key role in coordinating efforts with Key ODs in Zone 8 to ensure senate members received comprehensive education on the value of scope modernization and a clear understanding of the procedures outlined in SB36.

10/31/2025

Student of the Year – Ms. Amy Ngo
To an OSU College of Optometry student who has shown outstanding professional interest and involvement in Ohio optometry.

At The Ohio State University College of Optometry (OSUCO), Amy has become ingrained in student leadership representing her peers on numerous committees and organizations including the Student Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry. She holds positions of leadership as President of Cultural Lenses, an organization she founded where students come together to promote an inclusive environment to allow equal opportunities for students from all backgrounds and minority groups.

As president for the Ohio State Chapter of the AOSA, and as senator on the OSU Interprofessional Council, Amy has been at the forefront of Ohio’s advocacy efforts for expanded scope of practice.

She also leads by example through volunteering her time with charitable organizations. As a part of Shoulder to Shoulder Medical Brigade in Honduras, Amy assisted medical professionals in providing health care services in the areas of dental, consultation, optometry, gynecology and pharmacy, and she evaluated and provided eye examinations and assisted optometrists with providing glasses to those in underdeveloped areas. She completed Wish Granter Training for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and helped to raise money to grant wishes to kids going through difficult medical treatments.

The OOA recognizes the outstanding leadership Amy has provided to her peers and looks forward to her involvement with organized optometry in the coming years.

10/31/2025

The Ohio Optometric Association is proud to present Dr. Mark Yoder with the Special Service Award in recognition of his dedication to optometric staff education and the EastWest Eye Conference. “Dr. Yoder has served tirelessly on the East West Eye Committee as Chair of AEP for over a decade,” said nominator and fellow EastWest Committee member Dr. Katie Greiner. “He mentored me in that committee and was always a guiding support to us. He also supports the invited AEP speakers and goes above and beyond to make sure their EW experience is top notch. He lectures to the AEPs as well, and they love his courses.”

Throughout his career, Dr. Yoder has exemplified the core values of optometry and service to others. “Ingrained in his community and church, Dr. Yoder is always doing what is best for others,” said Dr. Greiner. “He has never waned in his passion for providing optometric care commonly telling me he does not drive volume in his clinic but service. Spending more than 30 minutes with each patient, he insures they receive the best of care. I do not think they come much more wonderful than Dr. Mark Yoder and I am honored to know him!”

10/30/2025

The procedures in Senate Bill 36 are a reasonable expansion of optometry’s scope of practice, improving patient access to care and reducing unnecessary delays.

Learn more about what Senate Bill 36 includes and how it will enhance care from Dr. Ronald Brown Jr. (Specialty Eye Institute Toledo), board-certified ophthalmologist. https://trustedeyecareohio.com/

Ohio State Senator Steve Huffman, State Senator Beth Liston, Catherine Ingram, Susan Manchester, Elect Kristina Daley Roegner, Mark Romanchuk, Bill Reineke, State Senator George Lang, Nickie J. Antonio, Senator Rob McColley, Ohio Senator Theresa Gavarone

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