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Doctors of optometry obtain $2.1 billion in federal relief to blunt COVID-19 economic crisis

April 8, 2021

Even as doctors of optometry receive the much-needed funds, the AOA remains committed to advocating for optometry’s inclusion in federal crisis measures. Reminder: the deadline to apply for relief has been extended to May 31. Read More >

Optometry’s reflection

April 7, 2021

Given the doors that were once closed and are now open to women and people of color in society, it might be expected that the faces of optometry would reflect the changing demographics of the nation. And with the nation’s reckoning over social injustice in 2020 stirring anew concerns over diversity and inclusiveness, the profession is asking whether optometry reflects the nation’s changing demographics—and why should that matter? Read More >

AOA pushes Amazon to sufficiently address inappropriate contact lens sales

April 6, 2021

The global e-commerce retailer again came to the AOA’s attention over posts from contact lens sellers that didn’t appear to meet FCLCA patient protection provisions requiring valid prescriptions. Read More >

Starting April 1, patients must acknowledge receipt of their contact lens prescriptions or provide consent to email it

April 1, 2021

Despite yearslong opposition by the AOA, other medical groups and many in Congress, the government’s Contact Lens Rule changes requiring confirmations and recordkeeping for at least three years are in effect. The Federal Trade Commission confirms it has authority to seek fines for noncompliance. Read More >

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Do You Know Your Legislator?

As you know Optometry is a legislated profession and it's very important to know who your legislator is, and to help educate them on the issues. We will be asking members to contact their legislators as we get our legislative platform ready for 2021.

So in the meantime, use this link below to find out who all your representatives are both at the state and federal level. It's important to your, your business and your profession!