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April 2017 Student In Focus: AOSA President Andy Mackner

“True leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders” – Tom Peters. This quote perfectly describes our April Student in Focus, Andy Mackner. As the newly elected AOSA president, Andy Mackner has excelled in his leadership roles both in and out of optometry school. At Pacific University College of Optometry, Andy has served as the …

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5 Tips for Talking to Legislators

You’ve heard about networking with potential employers, industry leaders, and fellow students. But what about networking with legislators? Optometry is a legislated profession, where state and national legislatures work together to determine the scope of practice in each state. Our legislators vote on the bills that affect this scope of practice, and it’s up to …

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Join Us for AOA+! Register Soon for Early-Bird Discount and Travel Grant

When: AOA+ event on June 21, 2017, Optometry’s Meeting June 21-25, 2017 This summer, optometrists and optometry students from across the country are headed to our nation’s capital to lobby for our profession at the AOA+ event. Optometry is a legislated profession, and it’s up to all of us to advocate for our profession with our law …

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Optometry Bills We Fought for in Washington, D.C. (CAC 2016)

Students, optometrists, and optometry advocates were in Washington, D.C. last week to advocate for legislation that will absolutely affect the way you practice , the care you’ll be able to provide to your patients, and the access/cost of that care your patients will receive. As informed, well-rounded future optometrists, it’s essential to stay up to date with …

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Advocacy Op-Ed: Lessons Learned and Call For Action

“The AOA and the state associations are the sole advocates for optometry with the public, the media, insurers, and government officials, and the reason our small but united profession continues to advance. Our next battles will be against those trying to blur the lines between a remote vision check and an OD-provided eye exam. We …

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My Weekend as an “Optocrat” at Congressional Advocacy Conference 2015

I remember that in middle school we learned the School House Rock song “I’m Just a Bill” which illustrated how a bill gets passed through Congress. I finally got to see much of the process in action, minus a talking and singing paper bill! The first part of the Congressional Advocacy Conference (CAC) consisted of education on …

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Protect and Grow YOUR Profession: Congressional Advocacy Conference 2015

Many of you may have been to Optometry’s Meeting, AAO, or Vision Expo, but have you been to the most important conference of them all? The one that directly impacts your future, what you’ll be able to do in the exam room, and the access to care that your patients have? Students from all over …

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Optometry Legislation and Scope of Practice in Florida

Have you ever thought of bringing your talents to Florida after graduation? If so, read this summary of important information regarding scope of practice, current laws and legislation in the Sunshine State: Florida optometrists are allowed to: Prescribe 14 oral drugs for eye care; these include analgesics/Schedule III, IV, and V  controlled substances as well …

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Students Advocate for Optometry in Washington, D.C.

Right now your classmates and colleagues are in Washington, D.C. to support and advocate for YOUR profession at 2014’s Congressional Advocacy Conference (CAC)! Involvement and advocacy is absolutely vital and imperative for the growth of optometry, for providing the best possible care and access to that care for our patients, and for allowing us to …

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