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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
AOA Warns USPSTF Children’s Vision Screening Recommendations Will Harm Ongoing Efforts to Reverse High Rates of Preventable Vision Loss. Read the AOA’s letter urging the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to withdraw the new USPSTF recommendations and convene an emergency panel.
February 4, 2011
Registration is now open for the Paraoptometric Coding Certification Examination!
January 24, 2011
Registration for EHR Incentive Programs Open
December 29, 2010
New Codes for Retinal Imaging, Effective 1/1/2011
December 22, 2010
Commission on Paraoptometric Certification Announces NEW Optometric Coding and Billing Certification
November 16, 2010
Children’s eye exam posters now available for purchase
January 26, 2009

Make Eye Exams Part of the Back to School Routine
August 4, 2009
AOA releases 2007-2008 annual report: Working Together in 6,500 Communities
November 14, 2008
Comprehensive eye examinations help children prepare for school
August 5, 2008
Flood-Related Eye Care Precautions
June 19, 2008
Occupational Eye Protection: updated and expanded information now available
April 10, 2008
Majority of Sports-Related Eye Injuries are Preventable with Protective Eyewear
April 1, 2008
InfantSEE® Video: Eyes to the World
August 22, 2007
Contact Lens Video: What You Need to Know About Contact Lens Hygiene & Compliance
July 30, 2007

National Glaucoma Awareness Month
January 1, 2013
Diabetics at Increased Risk for Eye Diseases
November 1, 2012
Decorative CLs a Halloween Hazard
October 18, 2012
Ready for School
August 14, 2012
Dry Eye Syndrom Can Linger Year Round
April 19, 2012
Expanding Technology Aids in Detection and Prevention of Eye Diseases and Disorders - Save Your Vision Month
February 24, 2012
Untreated Glaucoma Can Lead To Vision Loss - National Diabetes Awareness Month
January 3, 2012
Diabetic Eye Disease - National Diabetes Awareness Month
November 3, 2011
Illegal Decorative Contact Lenses A Scary Choice For Halloween
October 21, 2011
Increased Classroom Technology Makes Eye Health More Important for Students
August 9, 2011
Sue Paterno Accepts Donation on Behalf of Special Olympics Pennsylvania from POA
June 23, 2011
Practice Firework Safety to Protect Your Eyes And Vision This Fourth of July
June 23, 2011
Stop Your Eyes From Aging This Summer
June 6, 2011
Preserve Eye Health Now; Prevent Vision Loss Later
March 8, 2011
Optometrists Offer Advice to Help Protect Against Vision Loss From Glaucoma
January 4, 2011
Diabetes Top Cause of Blindness Among Adults
November 1, 2010
Back-to-School Checklist Should Include Trip to Eye Doctor
August 2, 2010
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What is an Optometrist?

Optometrists: Doctors on the Frontline
of Eye and Vision Care

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the 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.

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Public Health Programs

InfantSEE® – Through InfantSEE®, optometrists will provide a one-time, comprehensive eye assessment to infants in their first year of life, offering early detection of potential eye and vision problems at no cost regardless of income.

Kids Welcome Here® is a multi-pronged education campaign designed by the Pennsylvania Optometric Association (POA) to increase the number of children who receive eye examinations from optometrists.

VISION USA – helps low-income, uninsured people and their families by providing basic eye health and vision care services free of charge.

Pennsylvania Diabetic Eye Health Alliance – The Pennsylvania Diabetic Eye Health Alliance (PDEHA) is a program designed to target known public health concerns surrounding the care of diabetics. Find an optometrist in your community who has formally committed to the mission and objectives of the Pennsylvania Diabetic Eye Health Alliance.