Written by: Victoria Laws, RMU AOSA Trustee, OD-3 School: Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions College of Optometric Medicine Introduction If you’re reading this, you’re likely deep in the world of optometry school—late nights of studying optics, endless case reviews, clinical simulations, exams and the mounting pressure of learning to care for patients. I won’t […]
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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. Sept. 28-30, 2025 Grand Hyatt Washington, D.C. Register
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Are you a student or know of one interested in hearing from NJSOP members about opportunities beyond private practice in New Jersey? Want to explore the latest hot topics in our state and organized optometry? Join us on April 9 for this popular Student Zoom, “Alternative Pathways: Working Outside Private Practice & Other New Jersey
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Written by Arthur Watson, NECO Background/Intro: Since starting my fourth-year rotations, there have been many learning experiences! While rotating through a Veterans Affairs (VA) eye clinic, I saw a unique patient whose care required multiple skills across my previous three years of learning. This case highlights the importance of individualized care, the need for adaptability
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Congrats on finishing optometry school! Now that you’re stepping into the real world, joining the American Optometric Association (AOA) is one of the smartest moves you can make. Here’s why AOA membership can give your career a serious boost. 1. Continuing education? Handled! 📖Keeping up with state CE requirements can feel like a chore, but
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Optometry’s Meeting 2025 hosts the 5th World Congress of Optometry, in partnership with the World Council of Optometry, in Minneapolis, where our globally minded event will focus on advancing universal access to high-quality eye health and vision care, as well as an industry-leading conversation on technological advancements across the eye health care industry. Sign up
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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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Calling all my student advocates who want to get involved with the AOA and fight for optometry’s future alongside doctors from your state! A limited number of travel grants are available for eligible optometry students to attend AOA on Capitol Hill, April 14-16, in Washington, D.C. The AOA will offer eligible students up to $425
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The AOSA Board of Trustees knows that as student doctors the thought of one day practicing optometry on our own can be daunting. Deciding and understanding things like “Should I do a residency?” “What sort of practice modality is right for me?” “Do I want to be my own boss?” or “What can I do
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The AOSA hosted their third annual National Welcome Night supported by Allergan this fall. Nearly 1,000 optometry students from across the country gathered on their campuses to learn more about the AOSA and AOA, build camaraderie and have some much-deserved fun while doing so. Welcome Night was introduced in 2020 to provide an opportunity for
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