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2017 Scientific Program (Papers and Posters) Abstract
Submission Window Now Open
The Academy's Scientific Program offers scientists, educators, and clinicians the opportunity to exchange the latest information in optometry and vision science in two formats, research paper presentations and scientific posters. The abstract submission window will be open through May 31, 2017. The Scientific Program Committee will consider all presentations including those from students and residents. Read more...
Registration and Housing Now Open
Academy 2017 Chicago will take place October 11-14, 2017 at McCormick Place. We invite you to engage with the most cutting-edge speakers and researchers in the field, and experience the energy and camaraderie that is the Academy spirit at Academy 2017 Chicago. Read more...
Preliminary Education Grid
View the Preliminary Education Grid for a snapshot of the over 250 hours of CE being offered at Academy 2017 Chicago. Also, don't miss the Program Preview for other important information about the meeting. Read more...

Optometry and Vision Science Journal Highlight
The May issue of Optometry and Vision Science featured the article "A Review of Ocular Graft-versus-Host Disease" by Saleha Munir and James Aylward.

Access your OVS subscription by visiting www.aaopt.org and logging in, then select " OVS Online Access" from your "My Account" menu.
Focus on Eye Health National Summit
Prevent Blindness will host the sixth annual Focus on Eye Health National Summit on June 28, 2017, from 7:30am-3:30pm at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. In response to the recent release of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine's Report, "Making Eye Health a Population Health Imperative: Vision for Tomorrow," the agenda will feature discussions around key pillars of public health such as health policy, surveillance, health promotion, and state/community programs. Read more...


National Eye Institute 3-D Retina Organoid Challenge
NEI is sponsoring a challenge to spur development of a robust 3-D retina organoid system for modeling retina diseases and testing new therapies. Read more...

May is Healthy Vision Month - National Eye Health Education Program Resources
May is Healthy Vision Month, a national eye health observance established by the National Eye Institute (NEI) in May 2003. Healthy Vision Month is designed to elevate vision as a health priority for the Nation. Several patient resources are available online .


Congratulations to Dr. John Flanagan for being elected to the Glaucoma Research Foundation Board of Directors. Read more...

Congratulations to Dr. Angelique Sawyer for being awarded Young Optometrist of the Year by the AOA, and to Dr. Elizabeth Steele for being awarded Optometric Educator of the Year by the AOA. Read more...

Congratulations to Dr. Edwin Marshall for receiving the Indiana Optometric Association's Lifetime Achievement Award. Read more...

Congratulations to Dr. Arol Augsburger for receiving the 2017 James Boucher Award. Read more...

Volunteer Resources
 Do you serve on an Academy committee, as Section or SIG leadership, or as an Academy liaison?

Be sure to visit the Academy's Volunteer Resources page for important documents, policies, and other resources that will help you during your service! Read more...


American Academy of Optometry Foundation News



Congratulations to the 2017
William C. Ezell Fellows
The American Academy of Optometry Foundation announces eleven recipients for the 2017 William C. Ezell Fellowship program. It was established to provide talented post-doctoral students who are pursuing an advanced degree in optometric research and education recognition and support. Read more...

Now Accepting Applications
Announcing the Korb-Exford Dry Eye Career Development Grant
The Korb-Exford Dry Eye Career Development Grant is designed to support an individual to further their knowledge in the broad area of dry eye. The successful individual must have a demonstrable interest in either a clinical or basic science area of dry eye and may be a clinician, educator, researcher, or student. Applications close July 1, 2017. Read more...

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