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- 2013 Medicare pay hike for ODs back on track under Washington’s last-minute ‘fiscal cliff’ deal
January 2, 2013 - National Provider Call: PQRS and eRx Incentive Program
November 30, 2012 - AOA’s Patient Access Message Takes Hold in Federal Plan for Health Law Implementation
November 21, 2012 - CMS offers coverage flexibility for victims of Hurricane Sandy
November 2, 2012 - Reminder: Optometrists subject to $500+ fee for Medicare DMEPOS enrollment
October 15, 2012 - Qualitest Recalls One Lot of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets
September 11, 2012 - National Provider Call: Stage 2 Requirements for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs – Register Now
September 10, 2012 - 2012 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Program Reminder
September 5, 2012 - Special Open Door Forum: Medicare Fee-For-Service Recovery Auditor Prepayment Review Demonstration
August 9, 2012 - EHR Incentive recipients subject to audits, CMS says
August 7, 2012 - AOA Urges ODs to Speak Out in HHS Forums on Implementation of New Health Law
August 7, 2012 - Every Day Health Vision Panel Features AOA Experts
August 6, 2012 - Paraoptometric Recognition Week
August 6, 2012 - Optometric Workforce Study survey responses due today
July 31, 2012 - Medicare sending all RA
in 5010 format, Aug. 1
July 30, 2012 - Report adverse events involving
novelty CLs to FDA
July 16, 2012 - Major Improvements to the Internet-based PECOS system
July 16, 2012 - Optometric Workforce Study survey responses due July 31
July 16, 2012 - Medicare Fee-For-Service Version 5010 Implementation Update
July 3, 2012 - U.S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling on Health Care Law
June 28, 2012 - Only 3 Days Remain in the Version 5010 Enforcement Discretion Period!
June 27, 2012 - The Version 5010 Enforcement Discretion Period Ends on June 30
June 21, 2012 - National Provider Call: EHR Incentive Programs and Certified EHR Technology — Registration Now Open
June 18, 2012 - MedWatch: The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program - REPORT NOW: Report unlawful sales of contact lenses and any vision and eye health product casualties from misuse.
June 7, 2012 - Support Making Comprehensive Eye Exams Essential
January 5, 2012 - Holding Claims for Services Paid Under the 2012 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
January 5, 2012 - Medicare 2012 Annual Participation Enrollment Program Extension
January 3, 2012 - Retired UAW Workers Get Medical Eye Care from ODs
March 23, 2011 - American Board of Optometry - http://www.americanboardofoptometry.org
April 28, 2010 - CMS asserts that physician payments are now being paid at the correct, higher amount authorized by Congress
April 21, 2010 - Congress Fails to Prevent Apr. 1 Medicare Pay Cut, ODs Urged to Hold Medicare Claims
April 6, 2010 - Information for AOA Members on Health Care Overhaul Legislation
April 1, 2010 - Step into Spring: Keeping an ‘Eye’ on Seasonal Allergies
April 1, 2010 - Optometric Education ~ The Journal of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry – Winter 2010
February 20, 2010 - Vision Changes and Driving - Article from AARP
January 29, 2010
- Overlooking the Importance of UV Protection
May 21, 2013 - Michigan Optometrists Offer Free Eye Assessments for Infants
April 29, 2013 - Diet Rich in Nutrients Helps Promote a Lifetime of Healthy Vision
February 25, 2013 - Early Diganosis and Treatment Can Lessen Effects of Glaucoma, the "Sneak Thief of Sight"
January 2, 2013 - Individuals With Diabetes At Increased Risk For Eye Diseases
November 1, 2012 - Halloween Hazards: Think Twice Before Transforming Your Eyes
October 16, 2012 - Students Face Many Visual Demands in the Classroom (August 7, 2012)
August 8, 2012 - “Good Fats” Can Improve Eye Health (April 2, 2012)
January 6, 2012 - Bennington Township Resident Dr. Richard Ball Awarded Legislator of the Year by the Michigan Optometric Association
February 2, 2010 - Glaucoma Takes Sight without Warning: Michigan Optometric Association Offers Advice to Help Protect Against Vision Loss
January 4, 2010 - Recession Cutting Into Doctor Visits, According to New Consumer Survey
September 28, 2009 - Don't Let Ragweed Be a Sight for Sore Eyes
September 17, 2009 - VISION USA™ Provides the Uninsured with No-Cost Eye Exams
September 1, 2009 - Michigan Optometric Association Names New Board Members
July 27, 2009 - Michigan Optometric Association Member Dr. Kalaczinski Wins Young Optometrist of the Year
July 27, 2009 - Michigan Paraoptometric Association Member, Dianna Sweet, Honored Nationally as Paraoptometric of the Year
July 27, 2009 - Protect Your Eyes During July 4th Celebrations
June 1, 2009 - Reduce the Risk of Eye Injuries this Spring
May 4, 2009 - Kehoe Installed as 87th AOA President
July 31, 2008 - Contact Lens Video: What You Need to Know About Contact Lens Hygiene & Compliance
July 30, 2007
Optometrists: Doctors on the Frontline
of Eye and Vision Care
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the independent primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.
Public Health
Community Health Centers – partnering with the National Association of Community Health Centers, the AOA is working to improve access to center eye and vision care services.
Healthy Eyes Healthy People® – Healthy Eyes Healthy People® is an ambitious public-private initiative to improve the eye and visual health of the American public.
InfantSEE® – affords a one-time, comprehensive eye assessment at no cost for infants in their first years of life.
VISION USA – helps low-income, uninsured people and their families by providing basic eye health and vision care services free of charge.
Optometric Disaster Relief Fund – offers optometrists financial assistance for damages incurred from natural disasters.
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