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Dr. Nate Lighthizer lectures at the Annual Conference.
Almost 70 of the VOA's finest at the Capitol
Dr. Leonid Skroin lectures at the Fall Conference.
The 2018-2019 Board of Trustees

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2018 VOA Fall Conference

Date: Oct 20 - Oct 21, Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump
Early Bird Ends: Sep 27 Deadline: Oct 5

2018 Voyages-in-Vision Conference

Date: Nov 15 - Nov 18, Sandals South Coast Resort, Jamaica

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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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2018 Award Recipients

The VOA Board of Trustees would like to congratulate all of the award recipients for 2018! [widgetkit id="10"]

2018 Annual Conference Wrap Up

Dr. Rick Lodwick Annual Conference Chair Thank you for attending the 116th Virginia Optometric Association Annual Conference. We had a great time! Norfolk was the...

VOA President Dr. Adam Parker visits Shenandoah Valley

VOA President visited the Shenandoah Valley Optometric Society on Wednesday, June 7. The meeting was held at Vivace's restuarant in Charlottesville. Excellent CE was provided by fellow member, Dr. Steve Record.

2017 Annual Conference Recap

The 115th Virginia Optometric Association Annual Conference is now part of our great history. And we had a great time! The Williamsburg Lodge was a setting fit for our meeting and...

In Memoriam, Dr. Lowell Gilbert

Best recognized for his brilliant white hair and smile, Lowell was a stellar leader and advocate for the profession of optometry. He was a VOA President, VOA OD of the Year, VOA Distinguished Achievement Award recipient, served on the...

2016 Fall Conference Wrap Up

A record 104 VOA members attended the 2016 Fall Conference at Virginia Beach! The meeting was held at the Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach, October 15-16, 2016. The Board of Trustees was...

2016 Annual Conference Recap

The 114th Virginia Optometric Association's Annual Conference is now complete. And we had a great time! The Omni Homestead proved to be one of Virginia's jewels as new and old members as well as out-of-state guests came together for...

VOA History

At a recent meeting of the Richmond Optometric Society, Dr. Steve Linas presented some historical documents, along with expressing some well-deserved appreciation for the VOA. I thought the VOA leadership would enjoy these 20 year...

TOS Fill In List

TOS Fill in List for those looking for optometrists to fill in and for optometrists looking for opportunities to fill in. Contact dr.amanda.umlandt@gmail.com to have your information added.

TOS Final Constitution and Bylaws, as approved 9/9/15

TOS Final Constitution and Bylaws as approved by membership 9/9/15.

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