Arkansas Optometric Association

02/19/2026

Did you know that millions of Americans take GLP-1 medications for chronic conditions or weight loss? That's about 6% of U.S. adults.

But, according to a new AOA report, these medications can impact your eye health. If you’re taking a GLP-1, a comprehensive eye exam with a doctor of optometry is essential to stay on top of any changes in your vision.

Find an AOA doctor here: https://bit.ly/4apUsYP

02/17/2026

We’re celebrating these fantastic AR ODs and OD Candidate with birthdays this week 🎉🎉

02/13/2026

❤️❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day from your Arkansas Optometric Association ❤️❤️

02/12/2026

Tom thought it was simply a normal part of aging. That’s until a comprehensive eye exam revealed something much more serious.

Thanks to a doctor of optometry who listened closely and pushed for answers, his brain tumor was diagnosed early.

Read how an eye exam made all the difference here: https://bit.ly/4qwKY42

02/11/2026

Happy Happy Birthday to these great AR ODs and OD Candidates celebrating this week!

02/02/2026

Happy Birthday to our wonderful AR ODs celebrating birthdays this first of February 🎂🎉

01/29/2026

Read here about what Jacqueline Bowen, OD, president of the American Optometric Association, told the Daily Mail: “Skin cancer involving the eye can appear in several different ways.” and more!

The signs of the most common cancer in the world, skin cancer, are clear. Cancerous lesions can pop up anywhere on the skin, but experts warn the disease may strike an uncommon area.

01/27/2026

Finishing up January with some awesome AR OD birthdays 🎉🎂❄️

01/22/2026

Mark Your Calendars and be sure to Join Us in Little Rock, May 7-9! Virtual Classes will be May 5+6.

01/21/2026

President-Elect, Katie Brown, OD, Vice President, Ali Hall, OD, and ArOA Executive Director, Matt Burns recently attended the American Optometric Association President’s Council in Orlando.

01/20/2026

We are celebrating even more amazing AR ODs this week 🎂🎂🎂

01/16/2026

We are rallying to defeat EyeMed tactics that undermine purpose of state's new VBM accountability law! American Optometric Association and your ArOA unite in push for full implementation and fairness for optometry practices. Read more here:

State association and AOA unite in push for full implementation and fairness for optometry practices