☕ ☕ ☕ Enjoy your Sunday morning coffee with this Healio Eye-Mail News Brief! ☕ ☕ ☕ Dr. Alwell Maduakolam shares his perspective on the article ‘Age, education predict effective cataract surgery coverage.’ bit.ly/4dYxdai #Fellows $#Optometry #VisionScience

Myopia management is rapidly evolving and the upcoming Myopia Summit is designed to help clinicians refine their approach, evaluate emerging strategies, and strengthen patient outcomes. Be a part of this intimate learning experience on June 27, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. Registration is open to all right now. Sign up at bit.ly/26myopia #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience #Myopia #CE

🎆 Fellowship Friday is here! 🎆 This week we’re introducing Dr. Sunkanmi Arogbokun, one of our newest Fellows! Show him some love with a 👋 in the comments! #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience #FellowshipFriday #MeetTheFellow #CommunitySpotlight

Got a minute? Check out this Healio Eye-Mail News Brief Perspective! Dr. Frances Tsai give us her thoughts on the article, "Patients satisfied with same-day bilateral cataract surgery." bit.ly/43B3aQY #Fellows #VisionScience #Optometry

Are you looking to fine tune your skills in aesthetics, or get your certifications? We have you covered at Academy 2026 Anaheim. Drs. Aubry Tackett and Selina McGee will offer a two day, 16 hour aesthetics course on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3 at this year's annual meeting. There you can fine tune your skills or start from scratch. Learn more about this course and the innovative laser and surgical procedures courses being offered at aaopt.org/2026 #Academy26 #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience

Optometrists, you are invited to contribute to an international research study aimed at better understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) is being perceived and integrated into clinical practice. Your input will help guide the future development and implementation of AI tools in eye care. This anonymous survey is estimated to take less than 10 minutes. Access it now: umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/for… Disclaimer: Please note that this survey is being distributed on behalf of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute for research purposes and is not sponsored by the Academy. The views and opinions expressed in this survey do not necessarily reflect those of the Academy. #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience

Academy 2026 Anaheim has the CE, and something for your kids too! Childcare is available on-site at the Anaheim Convention Center through KiddieCorp for the second year at Academy 2026 Anaheim, September 30 - October 3. This year's childcare program theme will be Space Explorer Camp with engaging, space-themed fun and activities for all ages. The cost is $15/hour per child Space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot soon! A link to sign up will be shared after completing online registration for the annual meeting. Learn more about this year's childcare services here: bit.ly/4cvsKfF

🎆 Fellowship Friday is here! 🎆 This week we’re introducing Dr. Angela Perez, one of our newest Fellows! Show them some love with a 👋 in the comments! #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience #FellowshipFriday #MeetTheFellow #CommunitySpotlight

. At #Academy26, leaders from the Academy’s Sections and SIGs will break down the studies and clinical insights shaping conversations across the profession right now. This year’s Plenary Session brings together seven expert perspectives for one dynamic session. Swipe through to preview the featured topics and speakers → Wednesday, September 30, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Attendees will earn 1.5 hours of CE during this two hour session. Opening remarks sponsored by Alcon. Only at Academy 2026 Anaheim. Will you be there? Register today ataaopt.org/2026 #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience

🚨 🚨 🚨 Time is running out to get the best rates on housing for the 2026 Myopia Summit! 🚨 🚨 🚨 Join us on June 27 in St. Louis for the next regional meeting of the Academy, offering 6.5 hours of CE focused on myopia management. The Myopia Summit is designed to provide practical, evidence-based insights and guidance for you to bring home to better serve your patients. This event is open to all and space is limited. Academy Members: $299 Nonmembers: $399 Learn more & register now at bit.ly/26myopia #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience #Myopia #CE

📍 Mark your calendars! Academy 2026 Anaheim is coming September 30 – October 3. Join optometry's brightest minds for four days of innovative education, groundbreaking research, hands-on learning, and valuable networking opportunities. 💰 Early bird registration rates are available through July 29. Register today and save: bit.ly/4uWU7Wl #Academy26 #Optometry #VisionScience #Fellows

Start your week off with this excellent Healio Eye-Mail News Brief! Check out Dr. Montserrat Astorino's perspective on "Study: World ‘not on track’ to meet cataract surgery goal by 2030." 🔗: bit.ly/4u1QSMk #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience

Optometrists, you are invited to contribute to an international research study aimed at better understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) is being perceived and integrated into clinical practice. Your input will help guide the future development and implementation of AI tools in eye care. This anonymous survey is estimated to take less than 10 minutes. Access it now: umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/for… Disclaimer: Please note that this survey is being distributed on behalf of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute for research purposes and is not sponsored by the Academy. The views and opinions expressed in this survey do not necessarily reflect those of the Academy. #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience

The Beta Sigma Kappa (BSK) Research Fellowship is designed to benefit individuals who are early in their career and whose academic curiosity has led them to seek answers to a vast variety of professionally-based questions covering a wide area of vision science, clinical practice, or eye related public health.​ Applicants must be a member of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), whether as a Fellow or Candidate. One fellowship of $4,000 will be awarded annually. Submit your application now through June 22 at bit.ly/4fyfM2L #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience #Academy26

🎆 It’s Fellowship Friday! 🎆 Say hello to one of our newest Fellows — Dr. Jessica Walker! Let’s give her a warm Academy welcome in the comments 👏 👋 #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience #FellowshipFriday #MeetTheFellow #CommunitySpotlight

Optometrists, don’t forget to submit your photos to the Comprehensive Eye Care Section’s Ocular Photography Contest! The submission window closes July 1 at 11:45 PM CST. The Grand Prize winner from each category will receive complimentary registration to Academy 2026 Anaheim. Four Honorable Mentions, two from each category, will also be awarded, with all photos displayed at the annual meeting. For more information, visit bit.ly/4eJNHVJ #Academy26 #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience #ocularphotography

Are you looking to get your certification in aesthetics? We have you covered at Academy 2026 Anaheim. Drs. Aubry Tackett and Selina McGee will present the two-day, 16 hour Aesthetics Course on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3 during the annual meeting. Learn more about this course and the innovative laser and surgical procedures courses being offered at bit.ly/4dvFkfe. #Fellows #Academy26 #Optometry #VisionScience

Looking for a quick review and summary of recent studies for researchers and clinicians? Take a look at the Journal Scans included in the March 2026 issue of the Clinical Insights in Eyecare journal. Access now at: bit.ly/4c5PPE2 #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience

Time is running out to submit an abstract for the Scientific Program at Academy 2026 Anaheim! The Academy's Scientific Program Committee invites all interested individuals to submit abstracts related to scientific research or clinical case reports. Abstracts will be presented in paper or poster format during the annual meeting. Hurry and submit your abstract by May 29, 5:00 PM ET. Learn more and apply at bit.ly/44j9TOv #Academy26 #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience

The American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF) and Meta Reality Labs Research (RLR) are pleased to announce the recipients of the Myopia Research Grant. This grant provides three awards of $500,000 USD each to researchers working to accelerate the understanding of myopia and the role visual experience plays in its development and progression through longitudinal, open-science research. 2026 Grant Recipients Ranjay Chakraborty, BS Optom, PhD – Flinders University Study: Objective Measures of Ambient Light Exposure and Near Work in Pre-Myopic Children: A Cross-Continental Longitudinal Study across 100 Degrees of Latitude: Light X Near Study Safal Khanal, OD, PhD, FAAO – University of Alabama at Birmingham Study: Longitudinal interaction of the visual diet with optical, structural, and neural factors in childhood myopia Xiaoying Zhu, OD, PhD, MD, MS, FAAO – State University of New York Study: Longitudinal measurements of visual diet and visuomotor activity in children Learn more at: bit.ly/42XzsW3 #Optometry #VisionScience #Fellows #EyeCare #Myopia