Impacted by Flooding in Kentucky or West Virgina or Fires in the Los Angeles area?
The 2025 Opportunities in Optometry application is now open.
Apply for the 2025 Blast from the Past Challenge for a chance to compete for cash prizes.

Grants deliver fresh perspectives and enthusiasm

New grant recipients are already embracing optometry and searching for new ways to elevate eye health across America.

Field Notes: Florida doctor recounts hurricanes Helene, Milton

Media reports describe “devastating” winds, rain and flooding as Hurricane Milton makes landfall—how a Tampa Bay area doctor comes to terms with not one but two hurricanes in as many weeks.

AOA Foundation emergency appeal for Helene-ravaged states

In the devastating path forged by Hurricane Helene, shell-shocked residents & AOA members are putting their lives back together.

How to build productive relationships with legislators

AOA members share how solid relationships made all the difference in their scope battles.

Help patients keep their eyes on the ball—and safe from injury

Thousands of children and adults are sent to the bench each year with sports- and recreation-related eye injuries. Doctors of optometry share guidance.

Committee spotlight: AOA’s State Government Relations Committee

Get to know the committee that serves as a comprehensive resource for state affiliates’ political activities.