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My Exposure to the Legislative Process in Louisiana

Before beginning my first year at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN this fall, I had the incredible opportunity to get a glimpse of how my home state’s legislature impacts our profession in Louisiana.  Amidst the headache-inducing lawyer jargon, was a statute that was passed nearly 40 years ago to prevent insurance companies from …

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Texas Optometric Association Works To Achieve Legislative Victory

August 15th 2011 – The Texas Optometric Association deserves a pat on the back for a very important bill that was passed recently. Lately we have seen may bills passed that help the scope of practice for optometry, yet this bill helps optometrists in the area of vision and medical insurance. You can find out …

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AOA on Capitol Hill: A Student’s Call to Action

Clay Fung SCCO at MBKU OD Candidate 26’  In an ever-evolving political landscape, legislative changes carry immense potential to better the lives of underserved populations. These changes dictate the ways in which we live, impacting fundamental aspects such as equity and accessibility. In the world of primary health, this translates to changes in access to care, …

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Take Action: Why You Should Attend AOA on Capitol Hill 2024

Registration is now open for AOA on Capitol Hill, April 14-16, in Washington, D.C. Hope to see you there! AOA on Capitol Hill is the AOA’s single-largest annual advocacy event, directly connecting optometry’s advocates and leaders with our nation’s policymakers to advance and support optometric care in America. Lawmakers love hearing from optometry students because …

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A Look At Coronavirus For Optometry Students

Disclaimer: The information presented in this article reflects our understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic as of March 25, 2020. About COVID-19 On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic, but the disease has been gaining notoriety since early January. The coronavirus, so-named for the crown-like spikes on its surface, …

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Arkansas Scope of Practice

Scope of Optometric Practice in the Natural State Adventure Awaits in Arkansas The south-eastern United States is home to a plethora of opportunities for Optometrists, none of which are more exciting than in the state of Arkansas. For optometrists, this amazing state offers some of the most extraordinary outdoor activities and earns its name of …

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