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Real heroes deserve real burritos, @ChipotleTweets we agree. But next year, we'd love to see doctors of optometry get the shoutout they deserve. Let's chat about 2025! healthcare.chipotle.com/

Busy week? Missed #GivingTuesday? We get it. Check out how InfantSEE has used donations to prevent a lifetime of vision complications and improved children’s quality of life. Read more and consider making an end-of-year gift: bit.ly/3N6V9vl

CMS has demonstrated through their most recent proposed rule that they have heard the AOA’s concerns and are taking a close look at how benefits are offered and managed. Read more about the proposed rule issued earlier this month: bit.ly/3R4QU5V

AOA President Dr. Ronald L Benner shared eye safety tips with Fox News following the recent eye drop recall. Read more: bit.ly/47AWMK9

“Put simply, better eyes equal better lives and enhanced patient quality of life.” As #NationalDiabetesMonth comes to a close, Dr. Kenneth Lawson explores the role of doctors of optometry in diabetes care: bit.ly/3uovV55

This #Thanksgiving and year-round, the AOA is #thankful for our members and volunteers. Thank you for everything you do to elevate the profession, bring essential care to patients and spread the importance of annual comprehensive eye exams for all Americans. #HappyThanksgiving!

When will your baby begin to see clearly? What about color? Check out AOA President Dr. Ronald L. Benner’s insights on newborn vision development and how to support your baby's vision: bit.ly/40Il8P9

Do you want to be “wildly successful” in your practice? Well, the AOA’s Center for Independent Practice (CIP) has been uplifting members since its launch last year. Hear how AOA members of the CIP Committee make their practices thrive: bit.ly/3MyEBvY

Social factors are powerful determinants of health that aren’t experienced equally by all people. Check out how to incorporate “social influences” questions into your practice questionnaires for patients: bit.ly/49u2SgE

Hear the inspiring story of three young moms who launched successful independent practices just two years ago: bit.ly/3ucAtvu Don’t miss the webinar 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! Register now: bit.ly/41vu2hO

“The AOA is working overtime to make sure our points are communicated on behalf of our members,” – AOA member and advocate Jeffrey Michaels, O.D. Check out how the AOA is actively engaging with the FTC on the Eyeglass Rule: bit.ly/3MsUPGL

A diverse workforce can bring new ideas, fresh perspectives and improve employee engagement. Read on for best practices for recruiting and hiring a diverse workforce: bit.ly/3shLsDa

@Contact Len Spectrum chatted with AOA’s Contact Lens & Cornea Section (CLCS) chair Mile Brujic, O.D., on the latest in the contact lens field. Check it out: bit.ly/47ke1Ph

Americans are only heading to the doctor when something is “extremely wrong.” Check out the new survey that reveals what it takes for Americans to consider heading in for medical care: bit.ly/45MJ1WP

Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 𝐁𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫…so eye infections and vision problems don’t come back to haunt you! Learn more: bit.ly/3mnvrZf

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers to not purchase or use certain eye drops from several brands. Read more about the 26 over-the-counter eye drop products being pulled from shelves: reut.rs/3tTpve0

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬! 🏫 💡 Learn ways to discuss mental health challenges and how to help students. Register now in EyeLearn: bit.ly/41vu2hO

Some of the optometrists who have performed hundreds of laser procedures, share key considerations in providing this care to patients: bit.ly/46ItkBh

Adults with presbyopia will have another treatment option coming in 2024. Read more about the eye drops that won FDA approval: bit.ly/470fvh9

Still sleepy or is your eye crust a sign of something more serious? Check out the common causes of itchy or gritty eyes and when to know if a trip to your doctor of optometry might be needed: bit.ly/3FqyLZG