American Optometric Association - AOA
Organization URL(s)
SLThomas@aoa.orgwww.aoa.org
Other Contact Information
243 North Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis,
MO 63141
800-262-3947 (Voice - Toll-free, Diabetes Hotline)
800-365-2219 (Voice - Toll-free)
314-991-4100 (Voice)
314-991-4101 (FAX)
Description
The American Optometric Association (AOA), founded in 1898 as the American Association of Opticians, is a professional association for optometrists and students of optometry. The AOA's goals are to promote the profession of optometry and to improve the public's eye health. The AOA develops and distributes educational materials about vision and vision care. Activities include an annual meeting and an annual media campaign called "Save Your Vision Month." AOA also operates a library and museum which provide vision science materials and reference services.
Online Resources
- Conjunctivitis
http://www.aoa.org/x4720.xml - How Your Eyes Work
http://www.aoa.org/x6024.xml - InfantSEE™ Program
http://www.infantsee.org
Print Resources
The AOA publishes pamphlets and audiovisual materials on eyecare topics. Educational materials for children are available. Serial publications: Journal of the American Optometric Association, monthly--research papers, case studies, clinical procedures; AOA News, semimonthly--AOA events and professional developments; Optometric Economics Quarterly--features and short items on practice management and marketing.