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What You Need to Know about Optometry’s Meeting 2018 in Denver
The countdown to Denver is on. In just over a month, students and ODs alike will take the city by storm to attend Optometry’s Meeting 2018. We’re here to guide you through all the excitement, entertainment, and adventure of this...
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Ultraviolet Awareness Month: 5 Tips for May
Prevent Blindness, an eye health and safety organization backed by the American Optometric Association, numerous industry partners, and nonprofits, has deemed May as Ultraviolet Awareness Month. As it is getting a little more sunny...
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5 things you can do today to advocate for optometry
We’ve all heard it before: “optometry is a legislated profession.” But what does that really mean? Put simply, if an optometrist wants to do something, there has to be a law that explicitly states that they can. If your...
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2018 AOA Advocacy Conference: AOA on Capitol Hill
It's time again this year for the annual AOA on Capitol Hill! This upcoming week optometrists and optometry students from across the country will meet with their legislators on Capitol Hill. Whether you are packing your bags and boarding...
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Ocular Trauma 101: What You Need to Know
According to the CDC roughly 2,000 workers per day sustain ocular trauma. This statistic does not account for accidents, assault and various activities that may result in damage or injury to the eyes. It is important that we...