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September marks “Myopia Month”

As of 2024, myopia is still considered a global epidemic, with some projections suggesting that it could affect one billion people worldwide by 2050.

Reading Readiness with Dr. Joanna Carter

Drs. Zilnicki & Licausi talk with Dr. Joanna Carter of Insight Vision Therapy about how vision affects reading

Know the building blocks for Vision Therapy

Have you been interested in building a vision therapy or neurorehabilitation specialty clinic in your practice?

Citing array of concerns and complaints, Congress ramps up scrutiny of vision benefit manager (VBM) industry

With a direct message to the U.S. Attorney General, the Oversight Committee set an accelerating pace for a growing number of Capitol Hill and agency inquiries focused on plan abuses.

Fun—and vision-friendly—holiday gift guides for kids

Share with parents these optometrist-recommended gifts that provide fun and vision development. Suggestions include toys and games that contribute to slowing myopia in children, as the prevalence of the eye condition rises worldwide.

New Year’s resolutions come to life at Optometry’s Meeting® 2025

Optometry’s Meeting® 2025 lands in the heart of the Midwest at the Minneapolis Convention Center, June 25-28, 2025. Prepare for the year ahead with access to early registration notifications.



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As an OOPA/AOA member, you'll be supporting advocacy efforts that help advance and protect the profession. Plus, you'll get access to exclusive continuing education programs and clinical resources.
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