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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

08/22/2025

Learn all about what is happening with the Realeyes Program in the latest Perspectives, and don't forget to update your presenter profile!
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08/21/2025

👁📉 By 2035, the U.S. will face a shortage of ophthalmologists:

⬇️ 12% decrease in supply
⬆️ 24% increase in demand

Ophthalmology ranks second-lowest in projected workforce adequacy among medical subspecialties.

⚠️ Why it matters: Ohio patients will struggle to access timely eye care. Passing Senate Bill 36, which would allow Ohio’s Doctors of Optometry to perform noninvasive office-based procedures, will help.

It’s time to address the looming gap in the eye care workforce—before it impacts patients across our state.

Learn more: CRSToday | The Ophthalmology Workforce the United States Needs https://crstoday.com/articles/june-2025/the-ophthalmology-workforce-the-united-states-needs

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

08/20/2025

We would like to offer our condolences to the family of Dr. Richard L. Hopping. Dr. Hopping was an inspirational leader and leaves a legacy for expanding the scope of optometric practice and patient care. He served as OOA President in 1965 and as AOA President from 1971-1972. Learn more about Dr. Hopping and his many contributions, https://www.aoa.org/news/inside-optometry/member-spotlight/honoring-an-optometry-trailblazer-richard-hopping-od?utm_source=American+Optometric+Association&utm_campaign=884803b01a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_08_14_04_26&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_51e3bca6b0-884803b01a-7266886

08/13/2025

Ohio’s doctors of optometry are stepping up to ensure every child has the tools they need to see.

Thanks to a new $10 million investment in Ohio’s state budget through Governor Mike DeWine’s OhioSEE program, thousands of students will receive eye care services and glasses, directly in their schools.

Learn more about the OhioSee program in the Ohio Statehouse News Bureau. https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2025-08-06/ohio-eye-doctors-say-they-see-10m-kids-vision-initiative-as-a-lifeline

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

08/09/2025

Unmanaged screen time
Excessive unmanaged screen time at work comes with a cost. Click here to find an AOA doctor of optometry who can help.
https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/find-a-doctor?sso=y

08/07/2025

In a recent study published in the British journal “EYE,” authors found that selective, non-invasive laser procedures performed by optometrists were effective and safe, with adverse events being uncommon. These findings support the role of trained optometrists in delivering this low-risk, high-value procedure.

➡️ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41433-025-03857-4

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

08/06/2025

A big thanks to camp for having us as part of your summer program! Our Realeyes team loved sharing fun stories and songs to teach kids about eye health and safety. We are proud to support Child Eye Health and Safety Month this August and to help kids see clearly and stay safe — now and into the future. 💙 For more information about the Realeyes Program, visit www.ooa.org/realeyes.

08/04/2025

Along with The Ohio State University College of Optometry and MyEyeDr., we were proud to recently host Ohio’s first Advanced Procedures Certification Course. The sold-out course was taught by Dr. Nate Lighthizer and his team from the NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry, where they have been performing office-based laser procedures for 37 years.

Nearly 50 Doctors of Optometry from Ohio attended the intensive, 32-hour training, which featured lectures and video demonstrations with hands-on workshops for each non-invasive procedure included in Senate Bill 36.

The course builds upon skills optometrists already have – and prepares them to deliver even more comprehensive care with the introduction of Senate Bill 36.

The strong turnout demonstrates Ohio’s clear commitment to modernizing the scope of practice and ensuring patients can receive timely care from the trusted Doctors of Optometry they already know.

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

07/30/2025

“Improving children’s vision will improve their success at school, which is a win for students, families and schools.” – Governor Mike DeWine

In the 2022-2023 school year, at least 35,000 Ohio students who needed glasses did not receive them. Thanks to a new $10 million investment in Ohio’s state budget, thousands of K-3 students will receive eye care services and glasses, directly in their schools.

Learn more about the OhioSee program, Ohio Optometric Foundation's in-school vision clinics and the Primary Eye Care Modernization Bill in the Ohio Capital Journal.

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/22/new-program-enacted-in-state-budget-will-provide-eye-exams-and-glasses-for-ohio-students/

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

07/24/2025

Chill out on the A/C - See a doctor for more tips
Contacts exposed to flowing air can become dry at a faster rate. Learn how you can stay comfortable in the car this summer.
https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/find-a-doctor?sso=y

07/23/2025

Did you know that Doctors of Optometry practice in 87 of Ohio’s 88 counties, while ophthalmologists are only in 53?

By allowing optometrists to perform minor, in-office procedures, Senate Bill 36 will make it easier for patients to access care and help serve Ohio’s aging population, cutting down on wait times and travel distances to appointments — especially for Ohioans in rural parts of the state.

Learn more from Executive Director and CEO Dr. Elizabeth Muckley and Ohio Optometric Foundation Board President Dr. Shane Foster in The Athens Messenger.
https://www.athensmessenger.com/news/aging-residents-face-barriers-when-accessing-eye-care-eye-doctors-hope-for-improvement/article_97471329-5645-4e9f-92c1-1fc705547122.html

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

07/18/2025

Sold Out and Underway!

We’re excited to share that Dr. Nathan Lighthizer, OD, MS officially kicked off Day 1 of the Ohio Advanced Procedures Laser Course, running July 17–20!

This sold-out, 32-hour intensive training is the gold standard in certification for advanced procedures—recognized by all 12 states with expanded optometric scope. From hands-on training to a deep dive into clinical protocols, this course prepares ODs for the future of full-scope eye care.

Thanks to Dr. Lighthizer and our partnership with The Ohio State University College of Optometry and our attendees for investing in the future of eye care!

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