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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

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

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...