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Dr. Roger Haywood named Optometrist of the Year
May 2nd 2012 - Evansville optometrist Dr. Roger Haywood has been named Indiana’s 2012 Optometrist of the Year. The award was presented by the Indiana Optometric Association at its 115th Annual Spring Convention in Indianapolis :: continue »

Dr. Nicholas Garn named Young Optometrist of the Year
Dr. Nicholas Garn, Zionsville, has been named the 2012 Young Optometrist of the Year. The Young Optometrist of the Year award is presented to a member licensed ten years or less and who has demonstrated :: continue »

2013 Convention to be held at JW Marriott
May 1st 2012 - The JW Marriott,Indianapolis' newest hotel, will serve as the location for the IOA's 2013 Annual Convention on April 19 - 21, 2013. Mark your calendar today and watch for details in January! :: continue »

IOA 2012-2013 leadership
Elections are held for IOA leadership every April during IOA's Annual Convention. Officers are elected to one-year terms and trustees are elected to two-year terms. IOA officers are also full members of :: continue »

Eye exams for infants ensure successful development
Optometrists encourage parents to include a trip to the optometrist on the list of well-baby check-ups. Assessments at six to twelve months of age can determine healthy development of vision. Early detection :: continue »

IOA works with libraries to ensure lifelong learning
The Indiana Optometric Association has created a partnership between four community library systems to use children’s story time as a platform for public awareness regarding the relationship between healthy :: continue »

Big eyes, big risks - Report illegal contact lens sales
The dangerous fashion trend involving decorative or circle contact lenses continues to grow at an alarming pace. The Indiana Optometry Board is asking consumers who know of the illegal sale of these lenses :: continue »

Smartphone app aids people with color-blindness
A new smartphone app helps people with color-blindness to 'see' colors. Click on the link to read more. :: continue »

Become an IOA sponsor!
The Indiana Optometric Association is Indiana's only state-wide organization of Optometrists and has been advancing the interests ofeye health and vision caresince 1897. Become a part of this rich tradition :: continue »

US News names Optometry as one of the 50 Best Careers of 2011
Once again, a major publication in the United States has named Optometry as one of the best careers. Among the reasons cited were the growing demand for eye care as America ages, improvements in technology :: continue »

Comprehensive eye exams are crucial for vision protection
October 9th 2008 - Too many Americans are not paying enough attention to their eyesight and overall eye health, according to a new survey by the American Optometric Association (AOA).The AOA’s 2008 American Eye-Q® survey, :: continue »

What's an optometrist?
Doctors on the Frontline of Eye & Vision Care ^ Click on the arrow above to play video Doctors of optometry (ODs) are primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, :: continue »

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Have you updated your U.S. Dept. of Labor and OSHA posters?  Do you want to know what's happening at the Indiana State House that could impact optometry?  Do you need to find a new associate or the email :: continue »