American Academy of Optometry

Academy Fellow, Dr. Mohammad Rafieetary, will be one of two leading retina experts presenting at the 2026 Retina Summit in Indianapolis, IN. Join Dr. Rafieetary on Saturday, April 18 for 6.5 hours of CE covering topics including diabetic retinopathy, advanced multimodal retinal imaging, inherited retinal disease, and more. Register now to save your seat at aaopt.org/retina. #Optometry #Fellows #VisionScience #Retina #CEcredit

Registration for Academy 2026 Anaheim opens in less than a month! Be sure to set your alarms, mark your calendars and tell your friends that registration opens April 14! Be sure to register early for the best possible prices! Learn more at aaopt.org/2026. What are you most looking forward to in Anaheim? #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience #Academy26

🚨 🚨 🚨 It's time for a Healio Eye-Mail New Brief! 🚨 🚨 🚨 Take a few minutes and check out this perspective on "People who are blind, have low vision report discrimination with ride-share services," by Dr. Alexander Martin. bit.ly/4dt2ROc

Are you ready to take your knowledge to the next level? The 2026 Retina Summit offers 6.5 hours of expert-led CE, multiple opportunities to connect with leaders in the industry, and actionable insights to take home to your practice. Join us on April 18 in Indianapolis, IN. Space is limited, so don’t delay! Register now at aaopt.org/retina. #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience #Retina #CE

The National Eye Institute (NEI) is beginning development of its 2026–2031 Strategic Plan, which will help shape the future direction, priorities, and support of vision research in the years ahead. We invite you to share your insights by responding to our Request for Information (RFI) and by joining an upcoming informational webinar on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 1 - 2 PM ET. During the webinar, we will outline the strategic planning process. We also encourage you to forward this invitation to colleagues and others who may be interested. Community input is essential to this effort. Our goal is to ensure that the NEI Strategic Plan reflects the perspectives and priorities of the entire vision community. Thoughtful responses to the RFI will directly inform the development of the plan. For responses to the NEI RFI (deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2026), visit: bit.ly/4uzgrWs To register for the NEI strategic plan webinar, to be held on Wednesday, March 18, 1-2 PM ET, visit: bit.ly/4brQTBV For more information, visit: bit.ly/477I6DT. For questions, please reach out to NEI_extramural@nih.gov. #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience

Get to know Academy Fellow, Dr. Roya Attar, who will be one of the experts leading the 2026 Retina Summit. To be held on Saturday, April 18, in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Attar will share the latest developments in retinal diagnosis and management. Learn more about Dr. Attar below and be sure to register before it’s too late. Space is limited – secure your seat at aaopt.org/retina. #Optometry #Fellows #VisionScience #Retina #CEcredit

Elevate your retinal knowledge in just one day! Join the American Academy of Optometry for the 2026 Retina Summit on April 18, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN. Earn 6.5 hours of CE, learn from top retina experts, and bring the latest clinical insights back to your practice. The 2026 Retina Summit is open to Academy members ($299) and nonmembers ($399). Register is now open at aaopt.org/retina. #Optometry #Fellows #VisionScience #Retina #CECredit

Academy 2026 Anaheim is six months away and our awesome volunteers are hard at work planning the best annual meeting yet! The Lectures and Workshops Committee visited Academy HQ this week to select courses for this year's educational program. Here's a sneak peek at the work taking place. What are you most looking forward to this year? Comment below. And don't forget, registration and housing opens April 14. We hope to see you in Anaheim, September 30-October 3, 2026! #Academy26 #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience

Interested in learning more about what the Academy has to offer? Or are you currently deciding if Fellowship is right for you? Join members of the Membership Committee for a one-hour Fellowship Information Session to learn more about the process and benefits of becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. We will review all the necessary components needed to pursue Fellowship, how to navigate your Fellowship journey, and how to optimize your time during the process. Whether you're an optometry student or have been in practice for 20+ years, this session is the perfect introduction to earning your FAAO. Wednesday, March 4 9:00 PM EST Where: Register below to attend via Zoom Guest Panelists Include: Robert Africano, OD, FAAO - Membership Committee Chair Gayle LePosa, OD, FAAO - Membership Committee Vice Chair Register here: bit.ly/46pJtO0 #Optometry #Fellows #VisionScience

👁️ 👁️ 👁️ It's time for another Healio Eye-Mail News Brief! 👁️ 👁️ 👁️ Take a few minutes and check out Dr. Mary Chivetta's perspective on "AI models using OCT data accurately predicted glaucoma progression." bit.ly/4tgKYrm #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience @GoHealio

🚨 🚨 🚨 New Podcast Alert! 🚨 🚨 🚨 This Clinical Podcast series has Drs. Andrew Pucker and Karen Walsh discussing, 'Topical review: Twenty-five years of silicone hydrogel soft contact lenses.' This episode of the American Academy of Optometry Foundation’s Clinical Podcast series is presented by CooperVision. CooperVision is committed to advancing the practice of optometry through innovative, and effective contact lens technologies with a strong focus on practitioner, staff, and patient needs. We’re pleased to partner with CooperVision in support of continued education and professional dialogue within the optometric community. Watch at the link below or you can find it on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 aaopt.org/podcasts #Optometry #Fellows #VisionScience

Interested in learning more about what the Academy has to offer? Or are you currently deciding if Fellowship is right for you? Join members of the Membership Committee for a one-hour Fellowship Information Session to learn more about the process and benefits of becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. We will review all the necessary components needed to pursue Fellowship, how to navigate your Fellowship journey, and how to optimize your time during the process. Whether you're an optometry student or have been in practice for 20+ years, this session is the perfect introduction to earning your FAAO. Wednesday, March 4 9:00 PM EST Where: Register below to attend via Zoom Guest Panelists Include: Robert Africano, OD, FAAO - Membership Committee Chair Gayle LePosa, OD, FAAO - Membership Committee Vice Chair Register here: bit.ly/46pJtO0 #Optometry #Fellows #VisionScience

This case series demonstrates foveal hypoplasia as a confounding factor in the diagnosis of amblyopia in three pediatric patients. Clinical pearls will help providers determine management options for these patients. Read it now in the latest issue of Clinical Insights in Eyecare: bit.ly/3Nv3dZI #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience

🚨 🚨 🚨 Start your weekend off with another Healio Eye-Mail News Brief! 🚨 🚨 🚨 This week's perspective is on "Optic neuropathies in high myopia show links to axial length, optic disc size" by Dr. Ken Wan. bit.ly/4qP6e62 #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience

2026 is just getting started, and so are new learning opportunities from the Academy. Hear from Academy President, Dr. Jeff Walline, as he teases new educational opportunities on the way this year. Keep an eye out for updates about our new regional meetings, coming soon! #Optometry #Fellows #VisionScience

Fellows on the move! Check out this article on, Academy Fellow, Dr. Thomas Ford and his "Forward Thinking." insightnews.com.au/forward-thinki… #Optometry #Fellows #VisionScience

Consider submitting your interesting, original case report for a future issue of Clinical Insights in Eyecare. View information for authors and steps to submit now at bit.ly/3Tg3hgs. #Optometry #VisionScience #Fellows

The Comprehensive Eye Care Section presents: CE for the Curious Clinician Gene Therapy for Inherited Retinal Disease: Focus on LCA1 Date: February 19, 2026, 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm EST Location: Virtual If you are the optometrist who always asks the next question, CE for the Curious Clinician is for you. Explore the latest data, innovations, and clinical insights shaping the future of eyecare. The Curious Clinician brings research, real-world application, and forward-thinking discussion together for those who want to understand more and practice smarter. Register here: bit.ly/4rpHi5p #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience

👀 👀 👀Look! It's time to start the weekend with another Healio Eye-Mail News Brief. Dr. Precious Precious Chinonso Onyenobi shares her perspective on "New iCare Home2 tonometer detects IOP patterns, variations, out-of-office spikes." bit.ly/3NTFjaG #Optometry #Fellows #VisionScience