American Optometric Association

New partner of the foundation, The Silhouette Group, will offer sustainability-focused scholarship.

The optometric giant recently passed away at the age of 97.

The bill will make 3 changes that enhance oral medication usage, with 1 change expanding access to in-office procedures.

Nora Lee Cothran, OD, FAAO, moderated an Innovation Hub panel that featured 3 companies, giving insights into what's to come in the optometric industry.

Joe Shovlin, OD, FAAO, sat down with Optometry Times to detail a presentation he gave at AOA's Optometry's Meeting 2025.

From blue light blockers to sleep apnea, Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, FNAP; and Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, outlined how sleep can influence brain and ocular health, and vice versa.

Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, FAAO, outlines her AOA's Optometry's Meeting 2025 presentation on nutrition and its impact on ocular health.

The president and Board of Trustees were officially recognized and inducted at Optometry’s Meeting 2025 on June 28 in Minneapolis, Minnesota during the annual AOA House of Delegates (HOD) meeting

Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, detailed a talk she gave alongside Mary Beth Yackey, OD, at Optometry's Meeting 2025.

Shelby Brogdon, OD, details opportunities for practices to answer the patient's concerns from the chair before they hit the internet for their contact lens needs.

The Acuvue Oasys MAX 1-Day multifocal for astimgatism lens marks significant progress in daily disposable contact lens technology.

Karen R. Hoffman, OD, shares how customizable scleral lenses can transform vision for patients with complex corneas, achieving 20/20 outcomes and enhanced comfort.

Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, details early symptom relief demonstrated in as early as day 1 during AOA's Optometry's Meeting 2025.

Doerte Luensmann, PhD, Dipl Ing (AO) FAAO, shares key takeaways from one of the top 5 posters from Optometry's Meeting 2025.

Alongside Rachel Steele, OD, Rafieetary outlines what to look for in blurred disc margins and the importance of acting fast and sending patients to the ED when needed.

Contact lens users report high satisfaction with Biotrue Hydration Plus Solution, highlighting comfort and effectiveness during extensive wear and digital device use.

The Innovation Hub was split into 3 panel discussions on assessing future health through AI-enabled tools, addressing patient workflow challenges through AI, and enhancing treatment through new technologies.

Lifitegrast 5.0% significantly improves clinical signs and biomarkers in dry eye disease, demonstrating effective results within 12 weeks of treatment.

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.

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