by KevinMercado | Oct 9, 2025 | Announcements, News and Updates
We look forward to seeing you in Boston! Business Meeting Details 7:00 PM, The Westin Boston Seaport District, 425 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210, Grand Ballroom A NAVAO and Optometry Service updates Open to all registered NAVAO (non-residents) members No charge for...
by Tran Nguyen | Oct 2, 2023 | Annual Meeting and Reception, News and Updates
The registration deadline has passed, thank you to everyone who will join us in New Orleans. This year’s NAVAO Business Meeting and Reception will be Thursday, October 12 in conjunction with Academy 2023 New Orleans! Business Meeting Details: 7:00 PM, New...
by Meaghan Horton | May 19, 2023 | News and Updates
Dear Residency Trained Optometrist, The objective of the NAVAO is to encourage and promote the best possible primary eye and vision care for our nation’s Veterans and to promote the education, training, professional growth, and welfare of optometric staff,...
by Meaghan Horton | May 15, 2023 | News and Updates
To: Federal Service ODs who maintain FL licenses Re: Florida’s “not-a-doctor” bill Florida Senate Bill 230 is on the Florida Governor’s desk. If this bill becomes law, its negative effects on our profession will be far-reaching. What you can...
by KevinMercado | Apr 11, 2023 | News and Updates
From the VHA Optometry Service National Program: The Optometry Program workgroup has been developing national standards of practice (NSP) to uphold safe, high-quality care for the Nation’s Veterans and ensure VA Optometrists can meet the needs of Veterans when...
by KevinMercado | Jan 27, 2023 | News and Updates
The bipartisan VA clinician appreciation, recruitment, education, expansion, and retention support or CAREERS bill was introduced in the US Senate by Senator Tester (D-Mont) and Senator Boozman (R-Ark). The goal of the bill is to bolster the recruitment and retention...
