Illinois Optometric Association

The future of practice is being shaped right now.

IOA/AOA membership ensures you’re protected — not watching from the sidelines. Join the IOA/AOA by May 31, and we'll send you a $250 Amazon eGift Card to say thanks! Visit https://go.aoa.org/joinnow26SP and use promo code "26SPAQSM" to redeem.

Congratulations to IOA member Dr. Paul Velting, who was awarded the 2026 Luminary Award from the AOA Contact Lens & Cornea Section (CLCS). Dr. Velting will receive the award at the 2026 Optometry's Meeting on Friday, June 19. Congratulations, Dr. Velting!

Baseball card stats tell part of a player's story. Their eyes power the rest. See how they shaped Kike’s game. https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/eye-deserve-more/doctor-patient-stories/from-blurred-vision-to-game-day-clarity-kike-hernandezs-story