Utah Optometric Association

06/02/2026

Great news for Louisiana!

New law sets reimbursement floors, bans coercive contracting and limits the ability of vision benefit middlemen to steer patients away from independent providers.

05/26/2026

The Optometry Shift You Can't Afford to Miss

The rules of optometry are changing — and this year's UOA Annual Congress Lunch Symposium is where we get ahead of it.

"Office-Based Surgery: A Game Changer for Optometry" Saturday, June 6 | 12:30 PM

Join UOA President, Collin Gray, OD in conversation with Alex Jacobe of iOR Group as they unpack the shift every OD needs to understand: how office-based surgery (OBS) is opening the door for optometrists to move from referrals to surgical ownership — and retain patients through their full care cycle.

With 85% of annual eye exams already happening in our chairs, the opportunity is already in the room. The question is who acts on it.

Mark your calendar; you don’t want to miss it!

05/21/2026

In its ongoing efforts to protect patient safety, the AOA is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate potential violations of the Eyeglass Rule by Eyebot and its partner 1-800 Contacts.

In its latest action targeting retail vision kiosks, the AOA is urging an investigation into whether marketing language violates federal consumer protection rules.

05/19/2026

Your membership does more than connect you—it protects your ability to practice.

From reimbursement to scope expansion, UOA/AOA is working behind the scenes for Utah ODs.

Join by May 31 → $250 Amazon gift card

05/18/2026

Glaucoma care, elevated

Get ready to sharpen your skills with:

Dr. Angelica Echiverri – breaking down glaucoma diagnosis and management

Paired with insights from Dr. Anne Mika Moy on ocular disease, this is a can’t-miss clinical combo.

From early detection to long-term management—walk away with tools you can use immediately.

UOA Annual Congress | Park City
Come ready to level up your patient care.

https://www.utaheyedoc.org/2026_doctor_schedule.php

05/13/2026

Utah ODs: decisions are being made that affect your patients, your practice, and your future.

Make sure you’re represented.

Join UOA/AOA today and receive a $250 Amazon gift card (limited time).
Code: 26SPAQAF
Deadline: May 31

05/11/2026

Vision Therapy Track = Don’t Miss

We’re bringing in TWO incredible experts:

Dr. Tamara Petrosyan

Dr. Jarrod Davies

Spend your Friday diving into vision therapy and earn up to 7 hours of VT credit 🙌

This is hands-on, high-value education you won’t find just anywhere.

UOA Annual Congress | Friday Track

https://www.utaheyedoc.org/2026_doctor_schedule.php

05/07/2026

No matter your setting—private practice, corporate, or early career—advocacy impacts you every day.

The UOA/AOA is working to protect:
✔ Scope of practice
✔ Reimbursement
✔ Workforce stability
✔ Patient access

Join by May 31 → get a $250 Amazon gift card
Code: 26SPAQAF

05/04/2026

Clinical Skills = Activated

Get ready for high-impact education from:

Dr. Chris Borgman – diving into pharmacology + retina

Dr. Mile Brujic – covering anterior segment, systemic, and everyday clinical care

If you want practical knowledge you can use Monday morning—this is your track.

Join us at UOA Annual Congress

https://www.utaheyedoc.org/2026_doctor_schedule.php

05/01/2026

Are you practicing optometry in Utah but not yet a UOA/AOA member?

You’re missing out on the advocacy shaping your profession—locally and nationally.

Join by May 31 and receive a $250 Amazon gift card.
Code: 26SPAQAF

Be part of the voice moving optometry forward.