AOP joins Health Equals coalition

Published on March 9, 2026
The AOP has pledged its support for the campaign to tackle the inequalities affecting life expectancy and quality of life in the UK
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VSP Vision Appoints Michele Andrews, OD, as Chief Medical Officer

March 9, 2026
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—VSP Vision has announced that Michele Andrews, OD, has been named chief medical officer, effective today, March 9. In this newly-created role, Dr. Andrews will provide strategic oversight across all clinical modalities, align clinical aspects of optometric care, and develop programs to deliver and monitor high-quality, accessible eyecare for VSP Vision’s diverse patient popu

Laser Bills in Kansas, New Hampshire Await Governor Approval

March 10, 2026
At least eight states are actively pursuing legislation that would add laser and other ophthalmic surgical procedures to their optometric practice scope. Photo: Nate Lighthizer, OD. Click image to enlarge. In recent years, the push for scope expansion among optometrists has gained significant momentum across the US. Last year alone, more than a dozen bills were i