The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers to not purchase or use certain eye drops from several brands. Read more about the 26 over-the-counter eye drop products being pulled from shelves: reut.rs/3tTpve0

Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 𝐁𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫…so eye infections and vision problems don’t come back to haunt you! Learn more: bit.ly/3mnvrZf

AOA releases statement regarding FDA eye drop recall Read more: optometrytimes.com/view/aoa-relea… AOAConnect U.S. FDA

Americans are only heading to the doctor when something is “extremely wrong.” Check out the new survey that reveals what it takes for Americans to consider heading in for medical care: bit.ly/45MJ1WP

A diverse workforce can bring new ideas, fresh perspectives and improve employee engagement. Read on for best practices for recruiting and hiring a diverse workforce: bit.ly/3shLsDa

“The AOA is working overtime to make sure our points are communicated on behalf of our members,” – AOA member and advocate Jeffrey Michaels, O.D. Check out how the AOA is actively engaging with the FTC on the Eyeglass Rule: bit.ly/3MsUPGL

Hear the inspiring story of three young moms who launched successful independent practices just two years ago: bit.ly/3ucAtvu Don’t miss the webinar 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! Register now: bit.ly/41vu2hO

Social factors are powerful determinants of health that aren’t experienced equally by all people. Check out how to incorporate “social influences” questions into your practice questionnaires for patients: bit.ly/49u2SgE

Do you want to be “wildly successful” in your practice? Well, the AOA’s Center for Independent Practice (CIP) has been uplifting members since its launch last year. Hear how AOA members of the CIP Committee make their practices thrive: bit.ly/3MyEBvY

When will your baby begin to see clearly? What about color? Check out AOA President Dr. Ronald L. Benner’s insights on newborn vision development and how to support your baby's vision: bit.ly/40Il8P9

This #Thanksgiving and year-round, the AOA is #thankful for our members and volunteers. Thank you for everything you do to elevate the profession, bring essential care to patients and spread the importance of annual comprehensive eye exams for all Americans. #HappyThanksgiving!

“Put simply, better eyes equal better lives and enhanced patient quality of life.” As #NationalDiabetesMonth comes to a close, Dr. Kenneth Lawson explores the role of doctors of optometry in diabetes care: bit.ly/3uovV55

AOA President Dr. Ronald L Benner shared eye safety tips with Fox News following the recent eye drop recall. Read more: bit.ly/47AWMK9

CMS has demonstrated through their most recent proposed rule that they have heard the AOA’s concerns and are taking a close look at how benefits are offered and managed. Read more about the proposed rule issued earlier this month: bit.ly/3R4QU5V

Busy week? Missed #GivingTuesday? We get it. Check out how InfantSEE has used donations to prevent a lifetime of vision complications and improved children’s quality of life. Read more and consider making an end-of-year gift: bit.ly/3N6V9vl

bad news: we are staring at screens too much good news: your eye doctors can help! details from a new study from AOAConnect and Deloitte here: cnbc.com/2024/01/30/exc…

It is an honor to receive the American Optometric Association’s 2024 Health Care Leadership Award. A special thank you to North Dakota AOA members for presenting the award and for their continued work to advocate for optometric professionals and students across North Dakota.

Real heroes deserve real burritos, Chipotle we agree. But next year, we'd love to see doctors of optometry get the shoutout they deserve. Let's chat about 2025! healthcare.chipotle.com

#HurricaneDebby: Flooding can cause an increase in the incidence of water-borne pathogens -- including amoeba, parasites, bacteria and viruses – that may lead to eye infections or even vision loss. Georgia's #optometrists are offering #flood eye care precautions. #BeVisionSmart

We appreciate Atlanta News First reporting on Ga Optometric Assoc #Halloween #ConsumerAlert & the dangers of decorative contact lenses! goa.memberclicks.net/assets/Press_R…