National Optometric Association

04/24/2026

Dry eye? Ocular surface disease? We’ve got you covered 👁️🔥

We’re excited to welcome Lisa Hornick, OD to the 2026 NOA National Convention! Walk away with tools, techniques, and confidence to enhance patient care.

Register now: https://nationaloptometricassociation.com/2026-national-convention/

04/23/2026

The National Optometric Association is proud to support an important initiative led by the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved to expand access to vision care through community health centers. 👁️✨

Working in an FQHC? We’d love for you to share your insight and help shape this work.

Connect with Susan Primo to get involved at sprimo@emory.edu

04/22/2026

Heading to the AOA Meeting? Don’t miss the NOA & Friends Reception in Phoenix! 🌵Connect, network, and enjoy the evening with us.

👉 Sign up now to secure your spot: https://forms.gle/yuCyRaJPAs3ckYt36

04/21/2026

We love seeing our members win! 🙌🏾

Congratulations to Shawn Hobbs, OD, on being voted First Place in Optometry by Richmond Magazine and recognized as a Top Doc for the 5th year in a row.

Well deserved and well earned!

Congratulations to Shawn Hobbs, OD on being voted into First Place in Optometry Richmond Magazine and as a Top Doc for the fifth year in a row! Dr. Hobbs can be found in the Optometry category.

Dr. Hobbs is joined by Dr. Iuono and Dr. Michael in this year's Top Docs issue of the Richmond Magazine. Read the article online here: https://issuu.com/richmondmagazine/docs/april_2026

04/20/2026

We’re LIVE tonight!

Have you ever encountered sudden vision loss in practice? 👇

Join us TONIGHT at 7PM EST as Dr. Demetric Jones explores a compelling case connecting vision loss and multiple sclerosis.

📺 Watch LIVE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w60J9f3bPRw

04/17/2026

The NOA is calling on optometric professionals to volunteer at our Serve Where You Go Community Event in St. Louis!

Whether you’re available in the morning or afternoon, there’s a place for you to make a difference.

📍 Friendly Temple Church
🕒 AM & PM shifts available

Your time makes an impact. 👉 Register today: https://nationaloptometricassociation.com/volunteer/

04/16/2026

Who’s making an impact in optometry right now? 👀

Now’s your chance to give them the recognition they deserve.

The 2026 NOA Award Nominations are officially open!

Members: Nominate an individual, institution, or organization that’s elevating the profession.

🏆 Winners honored at the 2026 Convention
📅 Deadline: May 31, 2026
Submit your nomination today: https://forms.gle/fuxrQSFAwdv1rZbg9

04/15/2026

Who’s ready to hit the course for a cause? ⛳️👇

Join us for a day of golf, fun, and community at the Dr. Henry Moore & Dr. Raleigh Bynum Scholarship Tournament

Not swinging a club this time?
You can still donate to the scholarship 💚

Drop a ⛳️ if we’ll see you there! Learn more here: https://nof.nationaloptometricassociation.com/golf-tournament/

04/14/2026

What happens when systemic conditions show up in the eye?

Dr. Jacobi Cleaver is bringing two can’t-miss lectures to the 2026 NOA National Convention that will challenge how you think about patient care.

Be there. Learn more. Elevate your practice.
https://nationaloptometricassociation.com/2026-national-convention/

04/10/2026

We come together to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Raleigh Wesley Bynum: a leader, mentor, and pioneer whose legacy will continue to inspire.

Please join us on April 13, 2026 for his celebration of life:
📍 Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC
🕊️ Visitation at 10:00 AM | Service at 11:30 AM
Interment with military honors will follow on April 14 at 10:00 AM at Salisbury National Cemetery.

You may read his obituary here:
https://longandsonmortuary.com/service-announcements/raleigh-wesley-bynum-sr/1869/

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to:
NOF Dr. Henry Moore and Dr. Raleigh Bynum Golf Scholarship: https://nof.nationaloptometricassociation.com/donations/

04/09/2026

Don’t miss this 👇

A powerful conversation on sudden vision loss and its connection to multiple sclerosis.

📅 April 20 | 7 PM
🎤 Featuring Dr. Demetric Jones

Tap in LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w60J9f3bPRw

📲 Share this post and help us reach more communities!

04/07/2026

Honoring leadership. Supporting your journey.

The Dr. Marvin R. Poston Leadership Awards will provide $4,000 scholarships to four optometry students, one from each year.

Presented in collaboration with VSP Vision and the National Optometric Association.
🗓 Deadline: May 17, 2026

Questions or video submissions? schoolsofoptometry@vsp.com
Apply and lead with purpose.