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
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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 Resources for Hiring Trainees
The VA may utilize flexible hiring authorities for previous VA trainees when filling open staff...
OAA Bulletin – March 29, 2023
OAA Bulletin 03292023
ACOE Communication on timeline for anticipated phase out of Accreditation of Optometric Technician Programs
Link to memorandum: 2023 03 Memo re Tech programs phase-out plan (002) Please see the linked...
ACOE COVID-19 Update and Call for Comments on Accreditation Standard 2.10.2.1 – please reply by April 19, 2023
In early February 2023, the Biden administration announced its intent to end the COVID-19 national...
Optometry Service Call March 2023
VA Optometry Service Conference Call Agenda 3-17-23
Latest News and Updates
Join the NAVAO Facebook Group
Join the NAVAO group on Facebook for website updates and announcements
OAA Resources for Hiring Trainees
The VA may utilize flexible hiring authorities for previous VA trainees when filling open staff positions. Here are some helpful resources: Trainee Recruitment and Hiring Resources (internal VA) -...
OAA Bulletin – March 29, 2023
OAA Bulletin 03292023
ACOE Communication on timeline for anticipated phase out of Accreditation of Optometric Technician Programs
Link to memorandum: 2023 03 Memo re Tech programs phase-out plan (002) Please see the linked Memorandum from Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) Chair, G. Timothy Petito, O.D., providing members of the communities of interest the timeline associated...
ACOE COVID-19 Update and Call for Comments on Accreditation Standard 2.10.2.1 – please reply by April 19, 2023
In early February 2023, the Biden administration announced its intent to end the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency on May 11, 2023. The attached Memorandum provides important guidance for accredited programs from the Accreditation Council on...
Optometry Service Call March 2023
VA Optometry Service Conference Call Agenda 3-17-23
Latest News and Updates
Join the NAVAO Facebook Group
Join the NAVAO group on Facebook for website updates and announcements
OAA Resources for Hiring Trainees
The VA may utilize flexible hiring authorities for previous VA trainees when filling open staff positions. Here are some helpful resources: Trainee Recruitment and Hiring Resources (internal VA) -...
OAA Bulletin – March 29, 2023
OAA Bulletin 03292023
ACOE Communication on timeline for anticipated phase out of Accreditation of Optometric Technician Programs
Link to memorandum: 2023 03 Memo re Tech programs phase-out plan (002) Please see the linked Memorandum from Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) Chair, G. Timothy Petito, O.D., providing members of the communities of interest the timeline associated...
ACOE COVID-19 Update and Call for Comments on Accreditation Standard 2.10.2.1 – please reply by April 19, 2023
In early February 2023, the Biden administration announced its intent to end the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency on May 11, 2023. The attached Memorandum provides important guidance for accredited programs from the Accreditation Council on...
Optometry Service Call March 2023
VA Optometry Service Conference Call Agenda 3-17-23
Newsletters
Join the NAVAO Facebook Group
Join the NAVAO group on Facebook for website updates and announcements
OAA Resources for Hiring Trainees
The VA may utilize flexible hiring authorities for previous VA trainees when filling open staff positions. Here are some helpful resources: Trainee Recruitment and Hiring Resources (internal VA) -...
OAA Bulletin – March 29, 2023
OAA Bulletin 03292023
ACOE Communication on timeline for anticipated phase out of Accreditation of Optometric Technician Programs
Link to memorandum: 2023 03 Memo re Tech programs phase-out plan (002) Please see the linked Memorandum from Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) Chair, G. Timothy Petito, O.D., providing members of the communities of interest the timeline associated...
ACOE COVID-19 Update and Call for Comments on Accreditation Standard 2.10.2.1 – please reply by April 19, 2023
In early February 2023, the Biden administration announced its intent to end the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency on May 11, 2023. The attached Memorandum provides important guidance for accredited programs from the Accreditation Council on...
Optometry Service Call March 2023
VA Optometry Service Conference Call Agenda 3-17-23
Optometry Service Call February 2023
VA Optometry Service Conference Call Agenda 2-17-23
Optometry Service Call January 2023
VA Optometry Service Conference Call Agenda Notes 1-20-23
OAA Bulletin – March 1, 2023
OAA Bulletin 03012023 OAA Bulletin March 1, 2023 Registered Dietitians/Nutritionists Education Expansion Request for Proposal The Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) is pleased to announce the VA-sponsored dietitians/nutritionists education...
CY23 COLA for optometrists
Update regarding the COLA from Workforce Management and Consulting (WMC): WMC has been informed that corrections to Optometrists pay tables (Q and VP) have been completed as of February 10, 2023. Optometrist pay corrections have been initiated and/or processed by VISN...
Farewell to Dr. Scott Slagle
Farewell to Dr. Scott Slagle National Program Executive Director Optometry On behalf of the Specialty Care Program Office, we would like to recognize and thank Dr. William “Scott” Slagle for serving as the National Program Executive Director, Optometry from...
Latest News and Updates
Join the NAVAO Facebook Group
Join the NAVAO group on Facebook for website updates and announcements
OAA Resources for Hiring Trainees
The VA may utilize flexible hiring authorities for previous VA trainees when filling open staff...
OAA Bulletin – March 29, 2023
OAA Bulletin 03292023
ACOE Communication on timeline for anticipated phase out of Accreditation of Optometric Technician Programs
Link to memorandum: 2023 03 Memo re Tech programs phase-out plan (002) Please see the linked...
ACOE COVID-19 Update and Call for Comments on Accreditation Standard 2.10.2.1 – please reply by April 19, 2023
In early February 2023, the Biden administration announced its intent to end the COVID-19 national...
Optometry Service Call March 2023
VA Optometry Service Conference Call Agenda 3-17-23
Newsletters
Join the NAVAO Facebook Group
Join the NAVAO group on Facebook for website updates and announcements
OAA Resources for Hiring Trainees
The VA may utilize flexible hiring authorities for previous VA trainees when filling open staff positions. Here are some helpful resources: Trainee Recruitment and Hiring Resources (internal VA) -...
OAA Bulletin – March 29, 2023
OAA Bulletin 03292023
ACOE Communication on timeline for anticipated phase out of Accreditation of Optometric Technician Programs
Link to memorandum: 2023 03 Memo re Tech programs phase-out plan (002) Please see the linked Memorandum from Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) Chair, G. Timothy Petito, O.D., providing members of the communities of interest the timeline associated...
ACOE COVID-19 Update and Call for Comments on Accreditation Standard 2.10.2.1 – please reply by April 19, 2023
In early February 2023, the Biden administration announced its intent to end the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency on May 11, 2023. The attached Memorandum provides important guidance for accredited programs from the Accreditation Council on...
Optometry Service Call March 2023
VA Optometry Service Conference Call Agenda 3-17-23
Optometry Service Call February 2023
VA Optometry Service Conference Call Agenda 2-17-23
Optometry Service Call January 2023
VA Optometry Service Conference Call Agenda Notes 1-20-23
OAA Bulletin – March 1, 2023
OAA Bulletin 03012023 OAA Bulletin March 1, 2023 Registered Dietitians/Nutritionists Education Expansion Request for Proposal The Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) is pleased to announce the VA-sponsored dietitians/nutritionists education...
CY23 COLA for optometrists
Update regarding the COLA from Workforce Management and Consulting (WMC): WMC has been informed that corrections to Optometrists pay tables (Q and VP) have been completed as of February 10, 2023. Optometrist pay corrections have been initiated and/or processed by VISN...
Farewell to Dr. Scott Slagle
Farewell to Dr. Scott Slagle National Program Executive Director Optometry On behalf of the Specialty Care Program Office, we would like to recognize and thank Dr. William “Scott” Slagle for serving as the National Program Executive Director, Optometry from...
Latest News and Updates
Join the NAVAO Facebook Group
Join the NAVAO group on Facebook for website updates and announcements
OAA Resources for Hiring Trainees
The VA may utilize flexible hiring authorities for previous VA trainees when filling open staff positions. Here are some helpful resources: Trainee Recruitment and Hiring Resources (internal VA) -...
OAA Bulletin – March 29, 2023
OAA Bulletin 03292023
ACOE Communication on timeline for anticipated phase out of Accreditation of Optometric Technician Programs
Link to memorandum: 2023 03 Memo re Tech programs phase-out plan (002) Please see the linked Memorandum from Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) Chair, G. Timothy Petito, O.D., providing members of the communities of interest the timeline associated...
ACOE COVID-19 Update and Call for Comments on Accreditation Standard 2.10.2.1 – please reply by April 19, 2023
In early February 2023, the Biden administration announced its intent to end the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency on May 11, 2023. The attached Memorandum provides important guidance for accredited programs from the Accreditation Council on...
Optometry Service Call March 2023
VA Optometry Service Conference Call Agenda 3-17-23