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The Pennsylvania Optometric Association represents the interests of Doctors of Optometry and advances eye and vision care for the citizens of the Commonwealth.

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The POA office will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday.

The POA office will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday.
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June is Cataract Awareness Month! Symptoms of cataracts include cloudy vision, poor night vision, glare and halos, sensitivity to light, prescription changes, needing brighter light for reading, yellow tint or reduced intensity of colors, and double vision. #cataracts #eyes

June is Cataract Awareness Month! 
  
Symptoms of cataracts include cloudy vision, poor night vision, glare and halos, sensitivity to light, prescription changes, needing brighter light for reading, yellow tint or reduced intensity of colors, and double vision.

#cataracts #eyes
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“The disparity in access to children’s vision care is a crisis that can only be solved by unifying the industry,” noted AOA President Steven T. Reed, O.D. buff.ly/3wOgSU1

“The disparity in access to children’s vision care is a crisis that can only be solved by unifying the industry,” noted AOA President Steven T. Reed, O.D.
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JULY IS UV SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH! Most people know that prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can harm our body. As eye care providers, it is our responsibility to remind our patients of the potential harmful effects of UV light on our eyes.

JULY IS UV SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH! Most people know that prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can harm our body. As eye care providers, it is our responsibility to remind our patients of the potential harmful effects of UV light on our eyes.
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Happy Independence Day! The POA office will be closed until Monday, July 8 in observance of the holiday. Have a safe and happy weekend!

Happy Independence Day! The POA office will be closed until Monday, July 8 in observance of the holiday. Have a safe and happy weekend!
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From Dr. Crawshaw: You can protect yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation by wearing sunglasses and selecting glasses and contact lenses with UV protection. Sunscreen should be applied to the face and eyelids before spending time outdoors.

From Dr. Crawshaw: You can protect yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation by wearing sunglasses and selecting glasses and contact lenses with UV protection. Sunscreen should be applied to the face and eyelids before spending time outdoors.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! POA members and staff: please sign up for a quick 4-hour shift to provide free eye examinations to a underserved community: buff.ly/3zEUahX

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
POA members and staff: please sign up for a quick 4-hour shift to provide free eye examinations to a underserved community: buff.ly/3zEUahX
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VSP Vision Awards Six Scholarships at 2024 National Optometric Association Convention...Congratulations to PCO student Dominica Dzakah! buff.ly/46eooEP

VSP Vision Awards Six Scholarships at 2024 National Optometric Association Convention...Congratulations to PCO student Dominica Dzakah! buff.ly/46eooEP
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A critical moment for children’s vision legislation Read Dr. James Deom's July/August President's Editorial now: buff.ly/4d8ioQd

A critical moment for children’s vision legislation
  
Read Dr. James Deom's July/August President's Editorial now: buff.ly/4d8ioQd
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POA MEMBERS AND STAFF: Be part of changing someone's life. Volunteer for our annual free eye exam event in Harrisburg now! Sign up here: buff.ly/3LvydEP buff.ly/3LvtAuA

POA MEMBERS AND STAFF: Be part of changing someone's life. Volunteer for our annual free eye exam event in Harrisburg now! 
Sign up here: buff.ly/3LvydEP 
  
buff.ly/3LvtAuA
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Seen here: the POA's Dr. Tara O'Rourke speaking about diabetes at the Paxton Place Senior Living facility with the Salvation Army recently.

Seen here: the POA's Dr. Tara O'Rourke speaking about diabetes at the Paxton Place Senior Living facility with the Salvation Army recently.
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With back-to-school season rounding off the summer, it's important going into August's Children's Eye Health and Safety Month to have a plan! The POA's Dr. Melissa Kuzo discussed the timely topic last week: buff.ly/3zUGzDk

With back-to-school season rounding off the summer, it's important going into August's Children's Eye Health and Safety Month to have a plan! The POA's Dr. Melissa Kuzo discussed the timely topic last week: buff.ly/3zUGzDk
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POA members: we need your help! This August, please submit your children's vision success stories here: buff.ly/3YqEEkq The POA already knows how important an optometrist's role in overall health is, but we want to make sure EVERYONE knows.

POA members: we need your help! This August, please submit your children's vision success stories here: buff.ly/3YqEEkq 

The POA already knows how important an optometrist's role in overall health is, but we want to make sure EVERYONE knows.
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Have you volunteered to join the POA in providing free eye exams to the underserved children of Harrisburg this September? 2024 will be our third year partnering with VSP and Salvation Army in an event that doctors, staff, and patients alike have found beneficial and eye-opening.

Have you volunteered to join the POA in providing free eye exams to the underserved children of Harrisburg this September? 2024 will be our third year partnering with VSP and Salvation Army in an event that doctors, staff, and patients alike have found beneficial and eye-opening.
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Low diagnostic yield of glaucoma referrals among young adults suggests need for guidelines healio.com/news/optometry…