Help us celebrate our new Diplomate in Low Vision, Micaela Gobeille, OD, MS, FAAO, Dipl AAO. "The Low Vision Diplomate Program has allowed me exposure to diverse perspectives on management of challenging low vision cases. It has been an invaluable opportunity to discuss shared challenges in low vision patient care and to grow through expert feedback. The diplomate program has reinforced my commitment to providing highest quality low vision rehabilitation care to patients and training to students, making me a stronger resource for both." #optometry #fellows

The December Point-Counterpoint from the Clinical Insights in Eyecare journal comes from the Section on CCLRT and makes a case for and against treating corneal haze with 0.8 mg/mL topical losartan. Read now at #Optometry #Fellows

If you are planning to sit for the 2025 Boston oral exam taking place on October 9, be sure to submit your first Case Report before 11:59pm Eastern Time on Saturday, February 1. Be sure to login to your Candidate Portal to upload. The deadline is approaching soon, don't wait until it's too late! #fellows #optometry #VisionScience #Academy25

Fellows and Candidates, the deadline to renew your 2025 Annual Dues is Saturday, February 1, 2025! Be sure to login to your account by 11:59 pm EST and renew to avoid late fees. Please visit and log in with your Academy member credentials to renew now. Please email membership@aaoptom.org with any questions. #optometry #fellows

Start your pencils, global myopia researchers! Today, we’re proud to announce that the American Academy of Optometry Foundation, in partnership with Meta Reality Labs Research (RLR), will begin accepting Letter of Intent submissions for a brand-new Myopia Research Grant opportunity starting January 30th, 2025. AAOF and RLR are seeking proposals for open-science, longitudinal studies of the quantified visual experience and its relationship to subsequent myopia outcomes. Interested applicants will have until 11:59 pm EST on February 28th, 2025, to submit their intent to apply, to be considered for the invited full application round. Visit to learn more. #optometry #Fellows #MyopiaResearch #GrantOpportunity #VisionScience

The OD/PhD Scholarship Program funds optometrists receiving a PhD in eye and vision related fields. Examples of appropriate PhD programs include but are not limited to: Vision Science, Physiological Optics, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Education (emphasis on Optometric Education), Neuroscience, and Psychology. The program provides vital support to those who will teach and lead the next generation of optometry students and advance the profession’s cutting-edge research. The American Academy of Optometry Foundation, in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, is pleased to award up to five OD to PhD Fellowships in 2025, each being a $45,000 award payable over two years. The application process is highly competitive. Read on for a brief overview of eligibility and application requirements, and visit our website for comprehensive details. The application window will be open through February 1, 2025. Learn more and apply now at

From the Clinical Insights in Eyecare journal’s December issue, read a case report exploring the potential sources, ocular responses, and implications for magnetic resonance imaging of intraocular metallic foreign bodies after cataract surgery Access the full article now at #Fellows #optometry

The Academy 2025 Boston Lectures & Workshops submission closes this week on January 31, 5:00 pm ET! The Lectures and Workshops Committee invites you to participate in the 2025 educational program by submitting course proposals for consideration. Up to four course proposals can be submitted provided that at least one of the proposals is from a workshop or ACE course. In particular, the committee encourages the submission of new and innovative courses, inter-professional courses in collaboration with other healthcare disciplines, as well as novel course topics so that we may continue to offer a cutting-edge and original educational program. Learn more and submit now at #optometry #fellows

In case you missed it or would like to review the material discussed by Dr. Greg Waldorf & Dr. Lee Vien, a recording of this session is now available to view on demand. Watch here: If you have any questions about becoming a Fellow or the upcoming February 1 case report deadline, please visit or contact us.

The new review process at Optometry & Vision Science has reduced the average time from submission to acceptance from 173 days (nearly 6 months) in recent years to 103 days (~3.5 months) in 2024, which is similar and indeed slightly less than our competitors such as OPO (113 days). Thanks should go to Optometry & Vision Science’s new editorial board for making this happen. #optometry #fellows

The OD/PhD Scholarship Program funds optometrists receiving a PhD in eye and vision related fields. Examples of appropriate PhD programs include but are not limited to: Vision Science, Physiological Optics, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Education (emphasis on Optometric Education), Neuroscience, and Psychology. The program provides vital support to those who will teach and lead the next generation of optometry students and advance the profession’s cutting-edge research. The American Academy of Optometry Foundation, in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, is pleased to award up to five OD to PhD Fellowships in 2025, each being a $45,000 award payable over two years. The application process is highly competitive. Read on for a brief overview of eligibility and application requirements, and visit our website for comprehensive details. The application window will be open through February 1, 2025. Learn more and apply now at

Are you considering becoming a Fellow? Are you currently in the application process? Join us for this special information session specifically focused on Case Report Writing! Case Report Workshop Wednesday, January 15 8:00 - 9:00pm Eastern Time All clinical candidates are required to submit at least one case report. Hosted by current and former Admittance Committee members, this workshop is designed to prepare participants for case report writing. This session will discuss case selection, formatting your report, research tips, and more. Bring your questions as there will be time for Q&A. Register Here: #Optometry #fellows

The featured insight from the December issue of the Clinical Insights in Eyecare journal is titled, Case Report: Acute Macular Neuroretinopathy Following Hepatitis A and Typhoid Vaccinations. Read now: #Fellows #Optometry

Are you considering becoming a Fellow? Are you currently in the application process? Academy National Chair of Admittance, Dr. Greg Waldorf, invites you to join for this special information session specifically focused on Case Report Writing! Case Report Workshop Wednesday, January 15 8:00 - 9:00pm Eastern Time All clinical candidates are required to submit at least one case report. Hosted by current and former Admittance Committee members, this workshop is designed to prepare participants for case report writing. This session will discuss case selection, formatting your report, research tips, and more. Bring your questions as there will be time for Q&A. Register Here: #Optometry #Fellows

The Academy's Flom Leadership Academy is one of several items featured in Optometry Times' 'Top takeaways from the 2024 meeting of the American Academy of Optometry.' Take a look! #Optometry #Fellows

Are you considering becoming a Fellow? Are you currently in the application process? Join us for this special information session specifically focused on Case Report Writing! Case Report Workshop Wednesday, January 15 8:00 - 9:00pm Eastern Time All clinical candidates are required to submit at least one case report. Hosted by current and former Admittance Committee members, this workshop is designed to prepare participants for case report writing. This session will discuss case selection, formatting your report, research tips, and more. Bring your questions as there will be time for Q&A. Register Here: #Optometry #fellows

Enjoy the December 2024 issue of the Clinical Insights in Eyecare journal now! This issue includes five interesting case reports/series, a Point-Counterpoint presented by the Section on CCLRT, and journal scans from other publications. View the December issue now at #Fellows #Optometry

Are you considering becoming a Fellow? Are you currently in the application process? Join us for this special information session specifically focused on Case Report Writing! Case Report Workshop Wednesday, January 15 8:00 - 9:00pm Eastern Time All clinical candidates are required to submit at least one case report. Hosted by current and former Admittance Committee members, this workshop is designed to prepare participants for case report writing. This session will discuss case selection, formatting your report, research tips, and more. Bring your questions as there will be time for Q&A. Register Here: #Optometry #fellows

For more 75 years, the American Academy of Optometry Foundation has granted the Ezell Fellowship to exceptional Academy Fellows and Candidates, shaping the future of optometry and vision science. Could you be the next to join this legacy? Applications for the 2025 Ezell Fellowship are now OPEN for eligible applicants. This highly competitive, one-year fellowship supports graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in vision-related research. 🗓️Submission Window: Opens January 8th, 2025 and closes March 31, 2025, 11:59 pm EST 🔗 Learn more: [Link in bio]