Registration is now open for AOA on Capitol Hill, the American Optometric Association (AOA)’s largest annual federal advocacy event, taking place Sept. 25–28 in Washington, D.C. The event brings together optometrists and optometry students from across the country to engage directly with lawmakers on key issues affecting eye health and vision care.

Organized to strengthen the profession’s influence on national policy, AOA on Capitol Hill features in-depth briefings on current federal legislative priorities, including reforms to health and vision benefit managers, updates to Medicare reimbursement, and improvements to the contact lens prescription verification process.

Open to AOA member doctors and advocacy-minded students, the program includes advocacy 101 breakout sessions tailored for students, briefings on key legislative issues impacting optometry, networking opportunities with experienced advocates and policy experts, and potential meetings with congressional offices to discuss the profession’s priorities.

Student members of the American Optometric Student Association are eligible for complimentary registration, housing, and travel assistance.

For more information and to register, click here.