Utah Optometric Association

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2026 UOA Annual Congress!! It was an amazing conference with high-quality education, awesome networking opportunities, and fun family events!

We are so grateful for your support!

Great news for Louisiana!

Louisiana unanimously approves comprehensive VBM regulations New law sets reimbursement floors, bans coercive contracting and limits the ability of vision benefit middlemen to steer patients away from independent providers.

The Optometry Shift You Can't Afford to Miss

The rules of optometry are changing — and this year's UOA Annual Congress Lunch Symposium is where we get ahead of it.

"Office-Based Surgery: A Game Changer for Optometry" Saturday, June 6 | 12:30 PM

Join UOA President, Collin Gray, OD in conversation with Alex Jacobe of iOR Group as they unpack the shift every OD needs to understand: how office-based surgery (OBS) is opening the door for optometrists to move from referrals to surgical ownership — and retain patients through their full care cycle.

With 85% of annual eye exams already happening in our chairs, the opportunity is already in the room. The question is who acts on it.

Mark your calendar; you don’t want to miss it!

In its ongoing efforts to protect patient safety, the AOA is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate potential violations of the Eyeglass Rule by Eyebot and its partner 1-800 Contacts.

AOA calls on FTC to scrutinize Eyebot kiosk In its latest action targeting retail vision kiosks, the AOA is urging an investigation into whether marketing language violates federal consumer protection rules.

Your membership does more than connect you—it protects your ability to practice.

From reimbursement to scope expansion, UOA/AOA is working behind the scenes for Utah ODs.

Join by May 31 → $250 Amazon gift card

Glaucoma care, elevated

Get ready to sharpen your skills with:

Dr. Angelica Echiverri – breaking down glaucoma diagnosis and management

Paired with insights from Dr. Anne Mika Moy on ocular disease, this is a can’t-miss clinical combo.

From early detection to long-term management—walk away with tools you can use immediately.

UOA Annual Congress | Park City
Come ready to level up your patient care.

https://www.utaheyedoc.org/2026_doctor_schedule.php

Utah ODs: decisions are being made that affect your patients, your practice, and your future.

Make sure you’re represented.

Join UOA/AOA today and receive a $250 Amazon gift card (limited time).
Code: 26SPAQAF
Deadline: May 31

Vision Therapy Track = Don’t Miss

We’re bringing in TWO incredible experts:

Dr. Tamara Petrosyan

Dr. Jarrod Davies

Spend your Friday diving into vision therapy and earn up to 7 hours of VT credit 🙌

This is hands-on, high-value education you won’t find just anywhere.

UOA Annual Congress | Friday Track

https://www.utaheyedoc.org/2026_doctor_schedule.php

No matter your setting—private practice, corporate, or early career—advocacy impacts you every day.

The UOA/AOA is working to protect:
✔ Scope of practice
✔ Reimbursement
✔ Workforce stability
✔ Patient access

Join by May 31 → get a $250 Amazon gift card
Code: 26SPAQAF