I come to Optometry's Meeting for a lot of different reasons: I come to see my friends to get great education and to support the profession ...

I come to Optometry's Meeting because optometry is so important for me and the advocacy piece it plays...

AOA+ is all about expanding your professional network and developing your leadership skills...and the best part is AOA is giving you a travel grant, so take full advantage of that and experience it all at AOA+ in Phoenix in 2026.

Let's say socializing ... There there's so many great companies and so many great minds out here, and we're all critical thinkers ...

 That's what the essential heart of what AOA+ is: getting that connection, that one-on-one time and making lasting connections in optometry ... 

I leave feeling empowered to better serve my patients, empowered to become an all around better doctor and empowered to make a positive impact.

This isn't just another summit, it's a call to action, a chance to challenge your perspectives, engage with industry titans, and be at the forefront of the evolution of eye care.

I attend Optometry's Meeting each year for the education. But one of the amazing things that I take home is the conne...

I am actually going into optometry school and I just wanted to really learn more about optometry...

So I think the best part about Optometry's Meeting is definitely the variety and the top-notch education. And you kno...

Being a part of AOA and attending OM is quintessential to becoming a five-star, well educated, well-informed optometrist.

My favorite thing about Optometry's Meeting is advocacy and how we can best advocate for ourselves, our profession and ultimately our patients.

It's about learning how to transition from student-doctor to doctor of optometry. And it's an experience you're not gonna get anywhere else.

If I had to choose one word to describe what I enjoy most about Optometry's Meeting, it would be the word "peers."

This year in Phoenix I will be attending my 18th Optometry's Meeting®. One of the things that continues to bring me back...