Illinois Optometric Association

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A message from IOA Industry Partner, Johnson & Johnson: Today is #WorldSightDay, a time to reflect on the importance of eye health and a reminder of our commitment to improving vision care and accessibility globally. We’re joining the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness in celebrating Word Sight Day and sharing the importance of eye care – and making our children’s eye health a priority too! Today and every day, don’t forget to #LoveYourEyes – and schedule your annual comprehensive eye exam. Schedule an eye exam with this easy tool: https://lnkd.in/dC9nyA7Q

Exhibit Hall day 2 is underway at the 2024 IOA Annual Meeting! We are thrilled to have so many great exhibitors this year.

Congratulations to our 2024 IOA Award Winners! The recipients were honored at Optometry's Celebration Friday evening of the Annual Meeting. This year’s well-deserving award winners are OD of the Year: Dr. Janice McMahon, Young OD of the Year: Dr. Haris Dzubur, Dr. Tom Lawless Keyperson of the Year: Dr. Mark Esarey, Student of the Year: Catherine Liu, Legislator of the Year: Dr. Paul Jacobs, and Paraoptometric of the Year: Barb McDaniels.

Last night we installed the 2024-25 Board of Directors during the 2024 Annual Meeting. Thank you to the following IOA members who have volunteered their time to serve on the IOA board. Pictured left to right: Angela Oberreiter, O.D. Clint Taylor, O.D. Ryan Witt, O.D. Jon Reid, O.D. Brandon Lernor, O.D. Brigette Colley, O.D. Caitlyn McHugh Glab, O.D. Janice McMahon, O.D.

Today is your last chance to register for Annual Meeting 2024 before on-site pricing starts tomorrow! Join us next weekend at our new downtown Springfield, IL location for 12 hours of CE. Don’t wait – sign up now to avoid the $25 on-site registration fee. Check out the class schedule and register here: https://lnkd.in/g7QCpUBk

Add vitamin C to your list and schedule your annual check-up with an IOA/AOA doctor near you. Find an OD here: https://lnkd.in/gBmaUyuP #EyeDeserveMore

Congratulations to the 2024 Student of the Year Award winner, Catherine Liu! Catherine is a 4th year optometry student at Illinois College of Optometry. She will receive her award during the 2024 Annual Meeting on Friday, October 4, 2024. Please join us in congratulating Catherine Liu!

Join the IOA as we celebrate this year's award winners on Friday, October 4 during Illinois Optometry's Celebration. After the awards presentation, Howl at the Moon dueling pianos will take the stage to rock into the night. If you haven't already registered, sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gcveUrtc #2024IOA

Register for the 2024 IOA Annual Meeting now before on-site registration pricing begins next Monday, September 30! This year's meeting includes 12 hours of tested CE, a packed exhibit hall, and plenty of chances to catch up with colleagues from around the state. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gcveUrtc