Tag: advocacy
Dr. Karla Zadnik Shifts Her Focus at The Ohio State University
In June, Karla Zadnik, OD, PhD, will step down from being dean at The Ohio State University College of Optometry, a role she’s had...
Vision Council and Independent Optometric Alliance Groups Advocate
On January 21, representatives from The Vision Council, the national trade association representing manufacturers, suppliers and retailers in the optical industry, joined independent optometric alliance...
$12 Million Recovered Through American Optometric Association Advocacy
Problematic downcoding, large-scale coding and editing issues and issues with vision plans and Medicare credentialing can quickly erode profits in optometry practices. Ongoing, direct...
VA Optometrists Achieve Pay Parity
Pay rates for doctors of optometry working in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are finally on par with physicians’ rates. An executive order published...
World Council of Optometry President Gives Statement for World Sight Day...
By Dr. Cindy Tromans, World Council of Optometry President
Dear Colleagues,
World Sight Day is an important moment each year to shine a light on the...
“Act at Whatever Level You Can”
When Jeni Kohn, OD, of Moses Eyecare in Merrillville, Indiana, steps into the role of president of the Indiana Optometric Association in April 2026,...
Eyecare Republic and Optometry Giving Sight Announce Partnership Supporting Vision Care...
Eyecare Republic (ECR) has announced the establishment of a new partnership with Optometry Giving Sight (OGS) for 2025.
Under the agreement, Eyecare Republic will provide...
West Virginia Expands Eye Care Access with Passage of Senate Bill...
On May 1, West Virginia became the 14th state in the U.S. to allow certified optometrists in the state to perform capsulotomy, SLT, LPI...
U.S. House, Senate Approve VA O.D. Physician-Level Recognition Legislation
On Jan. 2, President Joe Biden signed into law the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The reform bill...
Benefits of Regular Comprehensive Eye Exams Reinforced in Analysis of Military...
A policy of periodic comprehensive eye examinations for all service members (SMs), as opposed to basic visual acuity screenings, would benefit military readiness and...
