NC Eyes

08/21/2025

Students are heading back to school and NCOS member Dr. Rasika Whitesell visited the WECT studio to discuss the importance of getting your child's eyes checked. Click the link below to watch the video.

Dr. Rasika Whitesell of Port City Optometry visited the WECT studio to discuss the importance of getting your child’s eyes checked.

08/20/2025

Want to help protect children’s vision? We're following the Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety to stay informed about their advocacy efforts and work to combat childhood myopia. Follow their account and visit the landing page to see how you can get involved and support this mission. patientsafetytoday.com/myopia_week_of_action

08/19/2025

On August 15-16 Dr. Casey Krug, NCOS Mountain District President and 2025 NCOS Leadership Program Participant (pictured), and Alyssa Barkley, Executive Director, attended the AOA State Government Relations Committee (SGRC) Regional Advocacy Meeting in Chicago.

Participants learned from seasoned professionals on how to create their keyperson networks / relationships, the importance of a healthy PAC, how to handle the media and our opposition, and more. Another great opportunity for NCOS leaders to connect with peers from across the country!

08/18/2025

Did you know that by 2050 the number of people with visual impairment or blindness is expected to double? NCOS member, Dr. Kimberly Orr spoke with WFMY News 2 on the importance of getting regular eye exams. Check out the video below.

Dr. Kimberly Orr with Triad Eye Associates talks about the importance of getting regular eye exams.

08/14/2025

A trip to the optometrist can save your life. It did for Casey. Read his story and book an appointment with an NCOS doctor. https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/eye-deserve-more/doctor-patient-stories/casey-nichols

www.nceyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor

08/06/2025

Excessive unmanaged screen time at work comes with a cost. Click the link to find an NCOS doctor of optometry who can help. www.nceyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor

07/23/2025

Contacts exposed to flowing air can become dry at a faster rate. Learn how you can stay comfortable in the car this summer. www.nceyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor

07/17/2025

In-person eye care can detect health conditions that online vision tests miss. Don’t trust an algorithm to protect your eyes. Find an eye doctor today at www.nceyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor

07/10/2025

Beach trips are even better with regular trips to the eye doctor. Keep your eyes healthy this summer with good habits. Find an optometrist near you at www.nceyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor

07/09/2025

At the end of June, NCOS leaders—Dr. Sean Smolenyak, President, Dr. Joanna Reiman, President-Elect, Dr. Matt Edwards, Vice President, Alyssa Barkley, Executive Director, and Paul Kranze, Associate Director—traveled to Minneapolis for Optometry’s Meeting!

They attended Presidents Council, the AOA House of Delegates, and Southern Caucus, connected with students and partners, and proudly represented North Carolina.

👏 Congrats to NCOS members Dr. Darryl Glover & Dr. Jennifer Lyerly of Defocus Media on receiving the AOA Media Advocacy Award for their work advocating for the profession, member doctors, and paraoptometric/optometric staff!

🤝 Shoutout to Dr. Amir Khoshnevis of Vision Source for pledging 100% state and AOA membership for all Vision Source doctors—a powerful commitment that reinforces membership and strength in numbers.

07/02/2025

Vision loss is different for everyone and exists on a spectrum. Nearly 90% is preventable with regular eye exams. Find an eye doctor near you at www.nceyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor

06/25/2025

First on your vacation packing list: UV sunglasses for the whole family. Protect your eyes and visit an NCOS doctor near you. www.nceyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor