New Law Eases DEA Training Requirements for Optometrists
A new federal law is poised to streamline required training for prescribers of controlled substances. The Support for Patients and Providers Act, a wide-ranging...
VBM Lobby Under Fire: Optometry Pushes Back in Washington
The American Optometric Association is calling out what it describes as misleading and harmful tactics from the vision benefit manager (VBM) lobby. Through its...
AOA Revises Telemedicine in Optometry Policy
The American Optometric Association has released its latest revision of the Policy Statement on Telemedicine in Optometry, approved in August 2025. It pushes telemedicine...
Tariff Breakdown for ODs: What’s Happening, What It Means, and What...
4/15/25 update: As you've likely heard, there's been movement on this already. On April 9, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on new tariffs...
Will Physician Shortages Mean Further Expanded Scope for Optometrists?
The U.S. is currently facing a critical shortage of physicians, a challenge exacerbated by the pandemic. And the shortage is expected to worsen in...
Disparities in Pediatric Eye Care Across the US
Ever wonder why booking a kid’s eye exam can feel like winning the lottery in some parts of the US? A recent study published...
Value of Optometry and Optometrists in Eyecare Worldwide
Recognition of optometry and optometrists worldwide in eyecare continues to be a challenge that leading optometry professionals are bringing awareness to by educating the...
