The OOA serves its members & their patients by advocating for the profession, promoting the importance & access to comprehensive eye care, & provides resources.
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What does it take to become a Doctor of Optometry? ️👓
10,000+ hours of education focused on the eye and visual system, plus hands-on experience caring for 1,800+ patients. Students also train to safely perform in-office laser and eyelid procedures.
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Connect with colleagues and hear what’s next for OOA.
President’s Night Presentations kick off next month with updates from Board President-Elect Dr. Jennifer Vincent and OOA Executive Director and CEO Dr. Elizabeth Muckley.
Find your event date + RSVP! ooa.org/events
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As a member of the OOA, you join a network of eye care professionals rooted in collaboration, shared expertise and dedication to patient care. 🤝
Hear from Drs. Jenna Bailey and Zachary Jacoby on how OOA membership has helped them grow.
Get involved: ooa.org/aws/OOA/pt/sp/become
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Senate Bill 36 only includes specific in-office laser and eyelid procedures that ODs have safely performed across the country for decades. It does NOT include major surgical procedures performed in an operating room.
Learn more: trustedeyecareohio.com/
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Congratulations to the Vermont Optometric Association on the successful passage of their scope modernization bill, Senate Bill 64! Vermont is now the 17th state to authorize optometrists to perform in-office procedures, including ophthalmic laser procedures.
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Patient safety is the foundation of optometric care.
New research found that malpractice payments have remained rare over the past 30 years — and states that expanded optometric scope saw no significant increase in malpractice payments.
Learn more: optometryadvisor.com/news/op…
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Modernizing optometry’s scope helps keep talent in Ohio.
With states like Indiana and Kentucky already allowing ODs to practice to the full extent of their training, SB 36 will help retain new grads and strengthen the eye care workforce as demand grows.
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Senate Bill 36 is a win-win for optometry and ophthalmology, according to board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Ronald Brown Jr.
Learn how modernizing optometry's scope will reduce the burden on ophthalmology and improve overall access to care.
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It’s simple: Expanding optometry’s scope = better patient care.
When ODs are allowed to provide minor in-office procedures, patients will receive care faster and closer to home.
Learn how Senate Bill 36 supports patients: trustedeyecareohio.com/
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ICYMI: Dr. Amy Myers shares how Ohio patients can benefit from Senate Bill 36. @daytondailynews
Scroll through to learn how this bill will improve patient access to care: daytondailynews.com/local/op…
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✅ Senate Bill 36 allows ODs to perform only specific in‑office laser and eyelid procedures they’re trained to provide.
🚫 NOT included: major surgeries like cataract surgery or LASIK.
Learn more from board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Ronald Brown Jr.
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Ohio’s optometrists are trained to safely perform in-office laser and eyelid procedures, but Ohio’s scope of practice hasn’t kept up.
SB 36 will help keep highly trained ODs in Ohio while improving access to comprehensive vision services statewide. trustedeyecareohio.com/
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Access to vision care isn’t just a pediatric issue, as adult eye care gaps remain across Ohio.
Senate Bill 36 helps address these access issues by leveraging the training of Doctors of Optometry — reducing wait times and travel for patients.
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Congratulations to the @TAOPonline for passing the Optometry Practice Act and modernizing your practice for your state’s patients!
That makes 16 states who now can safely offer to their residents these office-based laser procedures performed by their trusted Doctor of Optometry.
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Did you know Doctors of Optometry complete 10,000+ hours of training focused on the eye and related systemic conditions?
Ohio ODs are ready to step up and meet our state’s growing eye care needs.
Learn more about scope modernization. trustedeyecareohio.com/
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