Academy Sections

Academy Sections and Special Interest Groups provide a forum for member discussions, professional enhancement and recognition. In addition, these groups provide the Academy with important contributions from various fields of study or practice. To learn more, visit the pages listed below.

Binocular Vision, Perception and Pediatric Optometry Section
Section on Cornea Contact Lenses and Refractive Technologies
Low Vision Section
Optometric Education Section
Primary Care Section
Public Health & Environmental Vision Section
Vision Science Section

Section Position Papers

The American Academy of Optometry's Sections and SIGs are encouraged to submit papers on specific topics. Click here to download the Academy's Position Paper policy (PDF).

Statement on Co-management
Monovision
Refractive Surgery
Vision, Learning and Dyslexia Vision Therapy - Joint Statement with AOA
Orthokeratology
Optometric Care of the Patient with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Extended and Continous Wear
Healthy Eyes: Responsibilities of the Contact Lens Patient
Children and Contact Lenses
Keratoconus
Ocular Ultraviolet Radiation

Interested in Joining a Section?

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