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Virginia Optometric Association

The Virginia Optometric Association (VOA) is committed to improving vision and eye health for all Virginians in order to promote the art and science of Optometry. We take every opportunity to promote our members, the profession of Optometry, and the improvement of materials, methods, education and technology available. The Association supports and assists the Commonwealth of Virginia in the enforcement of laws and regulations relating to the field of Optometry. By holding our members to the highest standards of competence and integrity, we ensure their practices merit the confidence of the public. We are the Voice of Virginia Optometrists.

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VOA News

Commentary: Optometrists properly trained for new roles

Commentary: Optometrists properly trained for new roles

Dr. Anthony Zarella and Dr. Jerry Neidigh discuss optometric training and how HB 213 and SB 375 will increase access to eye care for all Virginians.
Dr. Lisa Gontarek discredits the opposition's arguments against HB 213 and SB 375

Dr. Lisa Gontarek discredits the opposition's arguments against HB 213 and SB 375

In his Feb. 4 opinion piece, “Eye surgery should be left to the experts,” Dr. Michael Keverline blurred the lines of reality regarding critical leg...
Optometrist Dr. Jerry Neidigh Gives Tips For Children's Eye Health

Optometrist Dr. Jerry Neidigh Gives Tips For Children's Eye Health

With schools starting around Virginia, VOA member Dr. Jerry Neidigh shares tips for keeping kids’ eyes healthy this year.
Optometrist Dr. Lisa Gontarek Talks About Children's Eye care

Optometrist Dr. Lisa Gontarek Talks About Children's Eye care

Whether your children are returning to school in-person or virtually, it is important to keep your children’s eyes healthy this school year. Dr. Li...
Optometrist Saves a Patient's Life

Optometrist Saves a Patient's Life

When Alison first sat down with Dr. Dodge Perry, an optometrist at NOVA Vision Center, she joked with him saying, “At least when I'm here, I know y...
Virginians will benefit from the Optometry Laser Bill

Virginians will benefit from the Optometry Laser Bill

Dr. Lisa Gontarek discusses how Virginians will benefit from this year's laser legislation.
Educated and Trained Doctors Cannot Treat their Patients

Educated and Trained Doctors Cannot Treat their Patients

Although Dr. Amanda Umlandt was trained to perform in-office laser procedures, she's not able to perform them in Virginia to help her patients in r...

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