Dr. Janette Dumas, Southern College of Optometry
Dr. Cynthia Heard, Southern College of Optometry
Dr. Cynthia Heard, Southern College of Optometry
The 46th National Optometric Association (Eye Care Essentials: What’s New?) Convention convened in the Washington D.C. area on July 23-27, 2014. This highly anticipated meeting did not disappoint. Each year, the NOA arranges a vision related community service project in the host community. Vision screenings, exams and patient visual education were provided to approximately 70 people at a local church on the VSP Mobile Unit. Because of the proximity to where health care policy is crafted, Dr. Stephanie Johnson-Brown, NOA President, Dr. Paul Harris, Optometric Extension Program President, and other NOA/NOSA leaders spent time on Capitol Hill with the Congressional Black Caucus informing the lawmakers of the need for mandatory eye examinations for children prior to entering school and inclusion of optometric professionals in the National Health Services Corps. The NOA Convention mobile app sponsored by HOYA was freshly rolled out for convenient access to conference events and updates. Over 14 hours of professional CE was offered with topics ranging from corneal cross-linking therapy to ocular side effects of medications. Numerous corporate sponsors and exhibitors such as Alcon, Allergan, OEP and Good-lite Company attended this year’s convention. NOA Corporate Partnership has increased by thirty percent this year alone. This was also the inaugural year for the independent NOSA conference schedule, which was well received by NOSA Members. The closing banquet was a true gem! The keynote speaker, Dr. Robert L. Wright (1960 OSUCO graduate), gave his address with a touching personal story highlighting his journey through optometry school, business owner, civil rights activist, and owner of a multimillion dollar company. Dr. Vera Burns was named NOA Optometrist of the Year. Essilor USA received the NOA Founders Award. The Ohio State University College of Optometry was named NOA Chapter of Year for its continued focus on increasing diversity in optometry. This year’s conference was another remarkable meeting!
Make plans to attend the 2015 annual convention next July in Hilton Head, SC, where Pediatric Eye Care is the focus.
Make plans to attend the 2015 annual convention next July in Hilton Head, SC, where Pediatric Eye Care is the focus.
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