Florida Optometric Association

Florida Optometric Association Our membership includes more than 1400 optometrists across the state.

The Florida Optometric Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the eye health and vision care of Floridians through the practice of optometry. The Florida Optometric Association (FOA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the eye health and vision care of Floridians through the practice of optometry. The mission of the FOA is to advance and promote the quality, availability, and accessibility of primary eye care and related health care of Florida's citizens; to represent the profession of optometry; to enhance and promote the independent and ethical decision-making of its members; and to assist and enable optometric physicians to practice their profession so as to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

Cyber attacks are becoming one of the most financially significant risks facing optometric practices. A single cyber inc...
03/16/2026

Cyber attacks are becoming one of the most financially significant risks facing optometric practices.

A single cyber incident can cost a practice anywhere from $8,000 to more than $100,000 in recovery services such as forensic investigations, system rebuilds and cybersecurity support. Add in potential downtime, lost revenue, ransomware demands and HIPAA compliance costs, and the financial impact can grow quickly.

If patient-protected health information is involved, practices must also comply with breach notification, documentation and reporting requirements under privacy laws.

To help manage these risks, American Optometric Association members have access to cyber liability insurance customized for optometric practices through AOAExcel’s endorsed partner, Lockton Affinity.

Financial protection and preparation can help practice owners recover faster and focus on what matters most—patient care.

🔗 Learn more and review coverage options: https://aoainsurancealliance.com/cyber-liability-insurance/

Eyes On the Ball Kids may not realize their vision can turn a strikeout into a homerun. A Doctor of Optometry helps them...
03/13/2026

Eyes On the Ball

Kids may not realize their vision can turn a strikeout into a homerun. A Doctor of Optometry helps them play at their best.

🔗 Find an AOA Doctor using the link in our bio

⚾ Baseball season is officially underway, are your local athletes seeing the ball clearly? From tracking a fastball to j...
03/11/2026

⚾ Baseball season is officially underway, are your local athletes seeing the ball clearly?

From tracking a fastball to judging depth in the outfield, strong visual skills are critical to performance and safety. The AOA Sports and Performance Vision Toolkit gives you ready-to-use resources, including a customizable outreach letter and guidance on baseline concussion testing, to help you engage athletic leaders and position your practice as an essential part of the sports health care team.

Step up to the plate this season and make vision part of every athlete’s game plan.

🔗 Access the AOA Sports and Performance Vision Toolkit: https://www.aoa.org/AOA/Documents/Education/Sports%20and%20Performance%20Vision%20Toolkit.docx

Pack your bags - The FOA is bringing Jersey vibes to Tampa! 🌴 Join us "Down the Shore" July 16–19, 2026 at the JW Marrio...
03/10/2026

Pack your bags - The FOA is bringing Jersey vibes to Tampa! 🌴

Join us "Down the Shore" July 16–19, 2026 at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street for the 2026 FOA Convention.

✔ Earn 20+ hours of CE from industry-leading speakers
✔ Explore the latest technology, products, and practice solutions in the Exhibit Hall
✔ Reconnect with colleagues at fun social events
✔ Take advantage of on-site fingerprinting to meet the new requirement

Great education. Great connections. Great vibes.
🔗https://www.floridaeyes.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1984093&group=

🎉Congratulations to FOA’s 2026 Award Winners! Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of FOA’s 2026 Award Wi...
03/06/2026

🎉Congratulations to FOA’s 2026 Award Winners!

Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of FOA’s 2026 Award Winners. These dedicated members will be honored during the 2026 FOA Convention, July 16–19, at the JW Marriott Water Street Tampa.

Come support your colleagues and celebrate excellence in Florida optometry.

Save your spot today. Members: log in to unlock your exclusive registration rates.

🔗https://www.floridaeyes.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1984093&group=

📢 “Kiosks Don’t Care” More than 1,500 optometry students across 13 schools nationwide are speaking out to protect patien...
03/02/2026

📢 “Kiosks Don’t Care”

More than 1,500 optometry students across 13 schools nationwide are speaking out to protect patient health and the standard of care in eye health.

Students are raising concerns about automated vision-testing kiosks that generate prescriptions but do not assess overall eye health — emphasizing that comprehensive, in-person eye exams remain essential for detecting disease and protecting vision.

The next generation of doctors of optometry is taking a stand for patient-centered care.

🔗 Read the full article: https://www.floridaeyes.org/news/720761/Walmarts-embrace-of-vision-testing-kiosks-prompts-massive-student-protest.htm

✨ Vision Rehabilitation: Rebuilding Independence & Maximizing Quality of Life Doctors of Optometry can provide vision re...
02/27/2026

✨ Vision Rehabilitation: Rebuilding Independence & Maximizing Quality of Life

Doctors of Optometry can provide vision rehabilitation services for people with vision impairment, low vision, or blindness—helping patients maximize independence and quality of life.

Learn how vision rehabilitation can help support daily living and improve quality of life.

🔗Find an AOA Doctor: https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/find-a-doctor?sso=y

🔗Learn More:https://www.aoa.org/AOA/Documents/About%20the%20AOA/Get%20Involved/AOA_Help%20for%20Vision%20Impairment%2C%20Low%20Vision%20and%20Blindness_Fact%20Sheet.pdf

🔔 FOA Memberships Expired January 31 🔔 Looks like your FOA membership is out of focus – let’s bring it back into clarity...
02/24/2026

🔔 FOA Memberships Expired January 31 🔔

Looks like your FOA membership is out of focus – let’s bring it back into clarity.

Stay connected. Stay represented. Stay in focus with Florida’s optometric community.

If you’ve already renewed, thank you for keeping your membership in sharp view.

🔗Renew now: https://www.floridaeyes.org/page/join
Questions? 📞 (850) 877-4697

AOA CIP Independent Practice Institute applications due Feb. 27 The AOA Center for Independent Practice Independent Prac...
02/23/2026

AOA CIP Independent Practice Institute applications due Feb. 27

The AOA Center for Independent Practice Independent Practice Institute is a 12-month member benefit program that equips the next generation of doctors with the business basics of running an independent practice.

Open to all active AOA member students and doctors, particularly those early in their careers. The 2026–27 program is now accepting applications.

🔗Learn more: https://www.aoa.org/practice/aoa-center-for-independent-practice/independent-practice-programs?utm_source=American+Optometric+Association&utm_campaign=b69fd721de-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_02_19_08_16&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_51e3bca6b0-b69fd721de-7262629

🎓 EyeLearn: Your Go-To Professional Development Hub Looking to sharpen clinical skills, strengthen practice management,...
02/20/2026

🎓 EyeLearn: Your Go-To Professional Development Hub

Looking to sharpen clinical skills, strengthen practice management, or train your staff—on your schedule?

EyeLearn, AOA’s member-exclusive education portal, puts year-round learning right at your fingertips.

✨ What you’ll find:
• On-demand courses & webinars
• Clinical & contemporary optometry resources
• Practice management and staff training tools
• Content for ODs, future ODs, and paraoptometric staff

👉 Start exploring EyeLearn today!
🔗 https://www.aoa.org/education/eyelearn-professional-development-hub

Address

120 S Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL
32301

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Florida Optometric Association posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Florida Optometric Association:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram