Keeping up with Dr. Jones

According to an AOA survey, the majority of doctors of optometry who responded planned to spend less than $10,000 on clinical equipment in 2017 while 20 percent expected to shell out more than $30,000 on it.Read more >

July 9, 2018

Mediterranean diet reduces risk for AMD

Popular diet—rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oil, fish, nuts, lean meat and whole grains—not only does your heart good, but also your eyes.Read more >

July 6, 2018

Why doctors of optometry should seek hospital privileges

Today, doctors of optometry—primary eye care providers—fill a vital role in the way hospitals provide patient care. But more often than not, optometry still must challenge outdated preconceptions.Read more >

July 6, 2018

Big Bang Theory: Fireworks best left to the pros, doctors of optometry say

An estimated 14 percent of fireworks-related injuries were to the eye.Read more >

July 2, 2018

STEM academia no different: Women face harassment

How should employed, employing doctors of optometry handle workplace harassment?Read more >

June 29, 2018

AOA calls research summit, leads effort to expand and promote optometric research

Research Summit to encourage optometric dialogue with key federal agencies.Read more >

June 28, 2018