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SUMMARY:Optometry’s Meeting® & 5th World Congress of Optometry
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow optometry students and optometrists from around the globe as Optometry’s Meeting hosts the 5th World Congress of Optometry\, in partnership with the World Council of Optometry\, in Minneapolis\, June 25-28\, 2025. The annual conference for AOSA and AOA members\, Optometry’s Meeting is uniquely oriented toward providing optometry students a pathway to the profession of optometry. Tap into renowned networking opportunities with optometry’s leaders\, plot your next career move or residency opportunity\, access industry-leading clinical and practice management education and technologies\, and attend the legendary AOSA Optometry Student Bowl™ to see what school takes home with coveted crystal trophy. \nWant priority\, early-registration access for Optometry’s Meeting? Sign up to receive an exclusive registration window where you can register and book your housing before everyone else—and be entered into a holiday giveaway opportunity. \nSign up for early-registration access here.
URL:https://www.optometrystudents.com/event/optometrys-meeting-5th-world-congress-of-optometry/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Convention Center\, 13012nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
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SUMMARY:Learn about Examining Infant Patients with InfantSEE
DESCRIPTION:Join the AOA and AOSA to learn about examining infant patients at Optometry’s Meeting in Minneapolis\, this June.  During the InfantSEE Workshops\, students will learn best practices\, tips\, and tricks for examining infant patients. A doctor of optometry will present a short\, 15 minute presentation on the InfantSEE program and a general overview of an infant eye exam\, followed by breakout sessions where students will see in-person demonstrations and also practice their own skills on an infant patient. \nVisit the Attendee Center on the Optometry’s Meeting website to register today.  Spots are filling up FAST!\n  \nAbout InfantSEE ®: Establishing a Lifetime of Healthy Eyes and Vision \nCooing\, sitting up\, and crawling are all signs that a baby is growing. But\, did you know that a baby’s vision has stages of development too? Signs marking vision development are often less noticeable even to parents\, teachers\, and other health care providers. That’s why the American Optometric Association recommends scheduling an infant’s first eye exam around six months of age\, immediately after the eye undergoes rapid and profound changes and is therefore most vulnerable to interference with healthy development. \nInfantSEE\, a public health program\, managed by Optometry Cares – The AOA Foundation\, is designed to ensure that eye and vision care becomes an integral part of infant wellness care to improve a child’s quality of life. Under this program\, AOA member optometrists provide a no-cost comprehensive eye and vision assessment for infants 6-12 months old regardless of a family’s income or access to insurance coverage. \nWhile many parents may think that a vision screening is enough\, a study funded by the National Eye Institute found that even the most sophisticated vision screening tools\, administered by the most highly-trained vision screeners\, will miss one-third of children with an eye or vision disorder.[i] InfantSEE provides early intervention using necessary specialized equipment and procedures – which are not available as part of most vision screenings. During an InfantSEE assessment a doctor of optometry will test for excessive of unequal amounts of nearsightedness\, farsightedness\, or astigmatism\, eye movement ability\, eye health problems\, and discuss patient and family history. Comprehensive eye and vision care is important to detect problems early to ensure babies have the opportunity to develop the visual abilities they need to grow and learn. \n \n  \nRead about an optometry student’s perspectives on InfantSEE here.
URL:https://www.optometrystudents.com/event/infantsee-workshops-at-optometrys-meeting/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Convention Center\, 13012nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
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SUMMARY:AOA on Capitol Hill 2025 in Washington\, D.C.
DESCRIPTION:AOA on Capitol Hill is the AOA’s single-largest annual advocacy event in Washington\, D.C.\, directly connecting optometry’s advocates and leaders with our nation’s policy leaders to advance optometric eye health and vision care for all Americans.  Register now and help advocate for your profession at the highest level. \nSept. 28-30\, 2025\nGrand Hyatt Washington\, D.C.\nRegister Here \nIt’s the most pivotal federal advocacy event for our profession—and here’s why: \n• Direct\, hands-on experience with grassroots advocacy\n• Teaming students up with seasoned doctors and advocates to learn how advocacy’s done\n• Gain true insider knowledge on the current policy issues affecting optometry\n• Build confidence taking a stand for your profession\n• Connect with your affiliate to see about joining their delegation on the Hill* \n*Must be a US citizen to participate in Capitol Hill meetings. \n\nOptometry needs you involved!  Download this justification letter\, signed by your AOSA and AOA presidents\, to share with your school or college faculty in making a case to attend.\nIt is a truly defining experience for optometry students; see what you can expect.  \n\nRegistration and housing close on Friday\, Aug. 29.\nRegistration is required for participation at AOA on Capitol Hill. Student housing options will be made available after registration. \nQuestions? Contact AOA Advocacy Group staffers at ad******@*oa.org. \n*Must be a US citizen to participate in Capitol Hill meetings. \n\nAre you a current AOSA member?\nClaim your free registration and housing for AOA on Capitol Hill 2025!\n \nAOSA members who register and attend AOA on Capitol Hill will receive:\nComplimentary registration ($299 value)\nComplimentary hotel accommodations ($339 value)\nTravel reimbursement up to $450 (with documentation)
URL:https://www.optometrystudents.com/event/aoa-on-ch-2025/
LOCATION:Capitol Hill\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Opportunities,Meeting
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SUMMARY:AOA+ Insider: Eyebot Updates & What's Ahead in Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:Interested in attending AOA+ events at Optometry’s Meeting? Join this webinar as AOSA walks you through what to expect in Phoenix\, as well as how AOA+ can accelerate your career. \n\n\nMarch 23\, 2026\n8:00 – 9:00 p.m. Central \nAOA EyeLearn Professional Development Hub\n\nENROLL\n\n\nElevate your future in optometry\nAOA plus you equals a brighter future for our patients and profession. AOA+ is a four-day\, immersive experience at Optometry’s Meeting designed to take your professional involvement to the next level through career development\, skill-building\, and advocacy. \nBut how do you get there\, and what exactly happens once you arrive? \nJoin the AOA+ Insider webinar\nWe’re sharing details and taking questions about what you can expect from AOA+ and Optometry’s Meeting in Phoenix. Whether you’ve cleared your calendar already for Phoenix or still on the fence\, we’ll give you the information you need to maximize your experience. \nThis webinar will include: \n\nAn Eyebot update. Get the latest updates on Eyebot developments from AOA & AOSA leaders.\nTravel grants in detail. We’ll walk you through the details of AOA+ travel grants—how to apply\, how it works\, and how it helps get you to Phoenix.\nAOA+ program preview. You’ll get a glimpse at our AOA+ programming in Phoenix and how it sets you up for career success.\nLive Q&A. You’ve got questions\, and we’re here with answers so you can plan your trip in confidence.\n\nDiscover how AOA+ can support your career growth and professional advocacy\, and bolster optometry’s future in the process. \nOptometry students\, early-career doctors\, and optometric educators are eligible for an AOA+ travel grant. But you must register by March 31. \nENROLL \nGRANT DETAILS \n\n\n\n Contact \nEmail: ao*****@*oa.org
URL:https://www.optometrystudents.com/event/aoa-insider-eyebot-updates-whats-ahead-in-phoenix/
CATEGORIES:Grant Opportunities,Meeting,National Meeting
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SUMMARY:Optometry's Meeting & AOA+ 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register for Optometry’s Meeting & AOA+ 2026 \n📍Optometry’s Meeting & AOA+ 2026\nJune 17-20 | Phoenix\, ArizonaAOA+ is the premier event designed specifically for optometry students\, faculty and early career optometrists with over 2\,000 attendees anticipated for Optometry’s Meeting in Phoenix for this dynamic\, early-career-defining opportunity. Optometry’s Meeting\, the annual AOSA & AOA member conference\, delivers an immersive AOA+ experience with a focus on career development\, skill building\, networking and leadership growth.✈️You can get an AOA+ travel grant to Phoenix!\n\nAs an AOSA member\, you are eligible to receive an AOA+ travel grant to Phoenix if you register to attend Optometry’s Meeting by March 31! Grants are available from $500-$1\,000 depending on your school location and graduation year. Check out the grant details  here. \nAOA+ is such an impactful experience for you—and our profession—that AOA and AOSA are making 2\,000+ grants available to reimburse your travel costs to Phoenix. Register now so you can reserve your travel grant to experience a leading industry conference—and save some 💵 \nREGISTRATION    CONFERENCE DETAILS
URL:https://www.optometrystudents.com/event/optometrys-meeting-2026-in-phoenix/
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