News & Updates
2026 NAVAO Meeting and Reception Registration
Please select an option below to begin registration for the 2026 NAVAO Business Meeting* and Reception: (Members, please sign-in first to register under the member category) ...
Board Certification in VA Optometry
Understanding Board Certification in VA Optometry Residency training in optometry has long been a central influence on the high-quality eye care delivered to our nation’s Veterans. Nearly three-quarters of VA optometrists have completed residency training, and many...
Addition of Optometrists to the VHA Physicians, Dentists, and Podiatrists Pay System
Updated Pay Table for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, AND Optometrists. Annual Pay Ranges - Effective December 28 2025 “Addition of Optometrists to the VHA Physicians, Dentists, and Podiatrists Pay System” on behalf of the Office of Workforce Management and...
ANNOUNCEMENT: VA Optometry Inclusion into the Physician Pay Scale Moves Forward
The NAVAO is thrilled to announce that, The Honorable Douglas A. Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, has approved Document VA-2025-VACO-0002, which provides notice of the annual pay ranges for physicians, dentists, podiatrists, and optometrists within the Veterans...
2025 NAVAO Business Meeting and Reception
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...
NAVAO Elections
Please support your colleagues by voting! Polls will close August 31. Only members with active membership for 2025 will be able to vote (resident and clinical/research fellow members do not have voting privileges). Elected NAVAO positions have a two-term...
HR 8371 and Physician pay scale
VA Doctors of Optometry NEED your help!! Tell U.S. House Leaders to Pass VA OD Physician Recognition Legislation - HR 8371. We NEED them to hear from ODs, Veterans, and constituents about the importance of immediately passing this key legislation that would elevate VA...
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the NAVAO Meeting and Reception! NAVAO extends a sincere thank you for the time, energy, and expertise shared by Dr. Michael Mittelman in this year’s enlightening keynote address. Also, NAVAO is thrilled to congratulate Dr. W...
Attention NAVAO Members: VA Optometry Needs Your Help!
Dear NAVAO Members, We have an important update regarding House Bill HR 8371 that directly impacts our VA optometrists. This bill proposes a significant change that would transition VA optometrists to the physician pay scale, potentially enhancing their...