05/07/2025

Social Media Toolkit

Senate Bill 36 is a critical step toward expanding the scope of practice for Ohio’s Doctors of Optometry—aligning our work with the education and training we’ve received and improving care for patients across the state.

05/06/2025

Advocacy in Action: CareSource Refraction Policy Update 

The Ohio Optometric Association (OOA) is pleased to share that CareSource has updated its policy to allow refractions to be reimbursed when billed alongside medical codes.

04/28/2025

Ohio MCO Open Enrollment Opportunity

Ohio MCO Open Enrollment Opportunity

04/10/2025

April Kids Corner – Importance of Vision Milestones 

Vision milestones for children (ages 0-4) are important indicators of healthy visual development. 

04/10/2025

Tips from the Trenches - Why Organized Optometry Matters 

Opinion from Immediate Past President Lindsay Florkey, OD, MS 

I have been an optometrist for a little over 20 years. This amount of passing time makes one feel a little nostalgic and sentimental. I am grateful for this profession and all it has given to me, and I am sure that most members feel, as I do, that the profession has given you more than what you have given to it.

04/10/2025

April Third Party Update

Since the 2nd Quarter Third Party Bulletin was published on 3/27/25, there have been a few updates and new items to share with members.