AOA

Karen R. Hoffman, OD, speaks on her AOA 2025 poster, which details a case series on fitting patients with complex corneal conditions with Zenlens (Bausch + Lomb).

Connecting with colleagues, taking courses, and gathering insight for Optometry Times.

Andrew E. Chan, OD, and Daisy Chan, OD, FAAO, discussed microplastic toxicity in the eye at Optometry's Meeting in Minneapolis, and focused on risks associated with long-term contact lens wear and topical therapies.

The 128th AOA Congress and 57th AOSA conference will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and will feature a wide variety of symposia, CE, and special events for optometrists, residents, and students.

This year's meeting is taking place from June 25-28 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Because this year’s session is joint between the AOA and WCO, the session will feature work from members across both groups.

Meeting attendees take courses on and engage in discourse on the field’s latest challenges.

Charissa Lee, OD, MBA, FAAO weighs in on the important role a diversity, equity, and inclusion perspective can play in leadership roles in optometry.

Mandy Sallach, OD, overviews initiatives being taken on by the company to combat pediatric myopia.

Spencer Johnson, OD, FAAO, overviews his talk that gives the best practices for pre- and post-operative management for laser procedures like YAG capsulotomy, peripheral iridotomy, and selective laser trabeculoplasty.

The organization's past-president and treasurer give some insights on what to expect at the 2024 Congress event this October.

The art of scleral lens fitting is coupled with a patient's patience as they neuro-adapt, according to Clark Chang, OD, MSA, MSc, FAAO.

Derek Bryant, incoming AOSA president, is excited about the future of optometry and is dedicated to empowering students to lead and advocate for the profession.

Drs Clark Chang and Tracy Lynn Schroeder Swartz give an overview of their Optometry's Meeting talk on detecting keratoconus early, providing tips for the proper technology to use and how to properly detect high-risk patients.

Key steps include getting a new refraction, nailing the add power, and managing patient expectations.

Tracy Lynn Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO, overview the 3 questions to ask before referring a patient for refractive surgery.

Neda Gioia, OD, CNS, FOWNS, outlines the poster entitled, "Clinical Evaluation of a Multi-Ingredient Oral Supplement on Dry Eye Symptoms and Tear Volume," in an interview with Optometry Times.

Christi Closson, OD, FAAO, details unique products from Johnson & Johnson, including a new contact lenses designed specifically for patients with astigmatism.

Drs Erin Draper and Christopher Kuc reiterate the important role optometrists play in identifying biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases in patients.

Susan Gromacki, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS, emphasizes the importance of leveraging modern technology and scientific advancements in contact lenses to provide the best possible comfort and vision correction for patients with astigmatism.

Nick Bruns, OD, FAAO, talks refractive surgery, from premium IOL options for patients with cataracts to EVO ICL for patients seeking elective corrective surgery.

Walter Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, weighs in on the importance of staying in the know of innovations in treatment options for the sake of patient care.

Rafieetary emphasizes the importance of follow-up plans and consistent support to prevent patients from dropping out of treatment, which can negatively impact their prognosis.

Gromacki shares the importance of a dedicated approach to treating keratoconus, highlighting the need for passion, diverse tools, and a committed practice environment to ensure patient success.

Raman Bhakrhi, OD, FAAO, said that optometrists' collaboration with primary care physicians and other medical professionals can help minimize the chance for retinal damage caused by medications.

Devin Sasser, OD, gives an overview of a panel and breakout session that the American Optometric Student Association will be hosting at AOA's Optometry's Meeting.

Jacobi Cleaver, OD, FAAO, gives an overview of a panel on allyship given by Black Eyecare Perspective at their event hosted at AOA 2024.

Jade Coats, OD, alongside Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, and Cory Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO, gave a talk on ocular pain and patient care at AOA's 2024 Optometry's Meeting.

Over 60 eye care professionals from all 50 states were selected to help shift the focus of pediatric myopia care from correction to comprehensive treatment.

Jade Coats, OD, details 2 poster presentations on the benefits found in a novel lipid-containing eye drop during AOA's 2024 Optometry's Meeting.