NAVAO
National Association of VA Optometrists

Member Resources
Many resources available here including promotion guide, meeting minutes, VA guidelines, etc

Continuing Education
Multiple free CE courses available to members. Click here to view courses.

Open Positions
View current VA job openings on USA jobs.
Mission Statement
The National Association of VA Optometrists (NAVAO) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1977. Our Board and Committee Members are all volunteers.
The objectives of the NAVAO are 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, research/clinical fellows, residents, and students.
The NAVAO is also dedicated to fostering camaraderie and professional development among VA optometrists. Any VA staff, attending, consultant, research/clinical fellow, resident optometrist, or any other optometrist having an interest in VA optometry is eligible for membership.
Latest News and Updates
Join the NAVAO Facebook Group
Join the NAVAO group on Facebook for website updates and announcements
OAA Bulletin – September 27, 2023
OAA Bulletin 09272023
Accreditation Payment Guide
Guide for Payment of VA-Sponsored Program Accreditation Fees Sept. 2023 The Accreditation...
OCHCO Bulletin: Use-or-Lose Annual Leave for Leave Year 2023
OCHCO Bulletin - Use or Lose Annual Leave for Leave Year 2023 VA Central...
2023 Federal Benefits Open Season – Announcement for the Commencement of Open Season and Effective Dates
Federal Benefits Open Season Manual The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has...
OAA Bulletin – September 13, 2023
OAA Bulletin 09132023
Latest News and Updates
Join the NAVAO Facebook Group
Join the NAVAO group on Facebook for website updates and announcements
OAA Bulletin – September 27, 2023
OAA Bulletin 09272023
Accreditation Payment Guide
Guide for Payment of VA-Sponsored Program Accreditation Fees Sept. 2023 The Accreditation Payment Guide has been finalized and published on our OAA SharePoint. The purpose of the guide is to assist VA Program Directors with getting accreditation fees paid for...
OCHCO Bulletin: Use-or-Lose Annual Leave for Leave Year 2023
OCHCO Bulletin - Use or Lose Annual Leave for Leave Year 2023 VA Central Office September 20, 2023 Washington, DC OFFICE OF THE CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER (OCHCO) BULLETIN SUBJECT:...
2023 Federal Benefits Open Season – Announcement for the Commencement of Open Season and Effective Dates
Federal Benefits Open Season Manual The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has officially announced the dates for the 2023 Federal Benefits Open Season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB), Federal Employees Vision and Dental...
OAA Bulletin – September 13, 2023
OAA Bulletin 09132023
Latest News and Updates
Join the NAVAO Facebook Group
Join the NAVAO group on Facebook for website updates and announcements
OAA Bulletin – September 27, 2023
OAA Bulletin 09272023
Accreditation Payment Guide
Guide for Payment of VA-Sponsored Program Accreditation Fees Sept. 2023 The Accreditation Payment Guide has been finalized and published on our OAA SharePoint. The purpose of the guide is to assist VA Program Directors with getting accreditation fees paid for...
OCHCO Bulletin: Use-or-Lose Annual Leave for Leave Year 2023
OCHCO Bulletin - Use or Lose Annual Leave for Leave Year 2023 VA Central Office September 20, 2023 Washington, DC OFFICE OF THE CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER (OCHCO) BULLETIN SUBJECT:...
2023 Federal Benefits Open Season – Announcement for the Commencement of Open Season and Effective Dates
Federal Benefits Open Season Manual The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has officially announced the dates for the 2023 Federal Benefits Open Season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB), Federal Employees Vision and Dental...
OAA Bulletin – September 13, 2023
OAA Bulletin 09132023
Newsletters
Join the NAVAO Facebook Group
Join the NAVAO group on Facebook for website updates and announcements
OAA Bulletin – September 27, 2023
OAA Bulletin 09272023
Accreditation Payment Guide
Guide for Payment of VA-Sponsored Program Accreditation Fees Sept. 2023 The Accreditation Payment Guide has been finalized and published on our OAA SharePoint. The purpose of the guide is to assist VA Program Directors with getting accreditation fees paid for...
OCHCO Bulletin: Use-or-Lose Annual Leave for Leave Year 2023
OCHCO Bulletin - Use or Lose Annual Leave for Leave Year 2023 VA Central Office September 20, 2023 Washington, DC OFFICE OF THE CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER (OCHCO) BULLETIN SUBJECT:...
2023 Federal Benefits Open Season – Announcement for the Commencement of Open Season and Effective Dates
Federal Benefits Open Season Manual The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has officially announced the dates for the 2023 Federal Benefits Open Season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB), Federal Employees Vision and Dental...
OAA Bulletin – September 13, 2023
OAA Bulletin 09132023
Specialty Care Toxic Exposure Screening Champions Monthly E-Brief 9.1.2023
Specialty Care Toxic Exposure Screening Champions Monthly E-Brief 9.1.2023
OAA Bulletin – August 30, 2023
OAA Bulletin 08302023
FDA MedWatch – Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% and 15% Solution Eye Drops by Dr. Berne’s Whole Health Products
MedWatch - The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program TOPIC: Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% and 15% Solution Eye Drops by Dr. Berne's Whole Health Products: Recall - Due to Bacterial and Fungal Contamination AUDIENCE: Consumer,...
NAVAO Elections
Please support your colleagues by voting! Polls will close August 31. Only members with active membership for 2023 will be able to vote (resident and clinical/research fellow members do not have voting privileges). Elected NAVAO positions have a two-term...
2023 NAVAO Meeting and Reception Registration
Please select an option below to begin registration for the 2023 NAVAO Business Meeting* and Reception: (Members, please sign-in first to register under the member category) ...
Latest News and Updates
Join the NAVAO Facebook Group
Join the NAVAO group on Facebook for website updates and announcements
OAA Bulletin – September 27, 2023
OAA Bulletin 09272023
Accreditation Payment Guide
Guide for Payment of VA-Sponsored Program Accreditation Fees Sept. 2023 The Accreditation...
OCHCO Bulletin: Use-or-Lose Annual Leave for Leave Year 2023
OCHCO Bulletin - Use or Lose Annual Leave for Leave Year 2023 VA Central...
2023 Federal Benefits Open Season – Announcement for the Commencement of Open Season and Effective Dates
Federal Benefits Open Season Manual The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has...
OAA Bulletin – September 13, 2023
OAA Bulletin 09132023
Newsletters
Join the NAVAO Facebook Group
Join the NAVAO group on Facebook for website updates and announcements
OAA Bulletin – September 27, 2023
OAA Bulletin 09272023
Accreditation Payment Guide
Guide for Payment of VA-Sponsored Program Accreditation Fees Sept. 2023 The Accreditation Payment Guide has been finalized and published on our OAA SharePoint. The purpose of the guide is to assist VA Program Directors with getting accreditation fees paid for...
OCHCO Bulletin: Use-or-Lose Annual Leave for Leave Year 2023
OCHCO Bulletin - Use or Lose Annual Leave for Leave Year 2023 VA Central Office September 20, 2023 Washington, DC OFFICE OF THE CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER (OCHCO) BULLETIN SUBJECT:...
2023 Federal Benefits Open Season – Announcement for the Commencement of Open Season and Effective Dates
Federal Benefits Open Season Manual The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has officially announced the dates for the 2023 Federal Benefits Open Season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB), Federal Employees Vision and Dental...
OAA Bulletin – September 13, 2023
OAA Bulletin 09132023
Specialty Care Toxic Exposure Screening Champions Monthly E-Brief 9.1.2023
Specialty Care Toxic Exposure Screening Champions Monthly E-Brief 9.1.2023
OAA Bulletin – August 30, 2023
OAA Bulletin 08302023
FDA MedWatch – Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% and 15% Solution Eye Drops by Dr. Berne’s Whole Health Products
MedWatch - The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program TOPIC: Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% and 15% Solution Eye Drops by Dr. Berne's Whole Health Products: Recall - Due to Bacterial and Fungal Contamination AUDIENCE: Consumer,...
NAVAO Elections
Please support your colleagues by voting! Polls will close August 31. Only members with active membership for 2023 will be able to vote (resident and clinical/research fellow members do not have voting privileges). Elected NAVAO positions have a two-term...
2023 NAVAO Meeting and Reception Registration
Please select an option below to begin registration for the 2023 NAVAO Business Meeting* and Reception: (Members, please sign-in first to register under the member category) ...
Latest News and Updates

Join the NAVAO Facebook Group
Join the NAVAO group on Facebook for website updates and announcements
OAA Bulletin – September 27, 2023
OAA Bulletin 09272023
Accreditation Payment Guide
Guide for Payment of VA-Sponsored Program Accreditation Fees Sept. 2023 The Accreditation Payment Guide has been finalized and published on our OAA SharePoint. The purpose of the guide is to assist VA Program Directors with getting accreditation fees paid for...
OCHCO Bulletin: Use-or-Lose Annual Leave for Leave Year 2023
OCHCO Bulletin - Use or Lose Annual Leave for Leave Year 2023 VA Central Office September 20, 2023 Washington, DC OFFICE OF THE CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER (OCHCO) BULLETIN SUBJECT:...
2023 Federal Benefits Open Season – Announcement for the Commencement of Open Season and Effective Dates
Federal Benefits Open Season Manual The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has officially announced the dates for the 2023 Federal Benefits Open Season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB), Federal Employees Vision and Dental...
OAA Bulletin – September 13, 2023
OAA Bulletin 09132023