On January 1, 2025 the KY Transportation Department will launch new vision testing requirements at the time of driver's license renewal. Driver Vision Testing Certification Form – This form will be given to patients who have passed/failed their vision screening. They will bring this form to their driver’s license renewal appointment. KOA Drivers Vision FAQ [...]
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced this week a settlement by Kentucky with Warby Parker over its Virtual Vision Test. The Virtual Vision Test was launched in July 2021. The KOA immediately requested prompt investigation and enforcement of the test, because it failed to comply with Kentucky's Consumer Protection in Eye Care Act. The settlement requires [...]
The 2024 General Legislative Session concluded on April 15th. As we have shared before, there were several issues and pieces of legislation that the KOA closely tracked. One particular issue was resolved on the final legislative day - never a dull moment! Please see the summary below of the most pertinent issues impacting optometry - [...]
Mary Beth Emmick Morris, O.D. Optometrist of the Year Award Sarai Williams, O.D. Young Optometrist of the Year Paula Hoover, O.D.Clifford C. Leadingham Award Lawrence Tenkman, M.D. Optometric Educator of the Year Award Lindy Lamkin Friend of Vision Award Anna Brown Paraoptometric of the Year
KOA Members, We are pleased to offer an additional membership benefit - the KOA has partnered with Dr. Rebecca Wartman to assist with third-party issues. The KOA and our leadership committees will continue to assist members as always, yet we recognize there is no such thing as too much help! Dr. Wartman is the third-party [...]
December 27, 2024: Driver Vision Webinar Recordings & FAQs! Driver's Vision Testing Tools & Communications! Corporate Transparency Act Reinstated! Social Media Post to Share! December 20, 2024: Driver Vision FAQs! Anthem Transition One-Pager! KOA/KYCO Bowling Event on 1/9/25! Social Media Post to Share! December 13, 2024: DON'T FORGET! Driver's Vision & KOA Webinar [...]
Dr. Karoline Munson Optometrist of the Year Dr. Daniel Bowersox Clifford C. Leadingham Award Dr. Joseph Hammond Young Optometrist of the Year Jerry O’Neill Paraoptometric of the Year
2021 Legislative Update: Drivers Vision Testing - Signed by Governor Beshear! House Bill 439 was signed by the Governor yesterday! Effective July 2024, all drivers will be required to pass a vision screening in order to renew their driver's license. For more details on what House Bill 439 requires, please review THIS SUMMARY DOCUMENT! As [...]
Watch the 2020 Virtual Awards Ceremony! Dr. Michael Smith Optometrist of the Year Dr. Julie Metzger Aubuchon Clifford C. Leadingham Award Dr. Jordan Davidson KOA Student Advocacy Award Dr. Rachel Fitzgerald Young Optometrist of the Year Sally Levy Paraoptometric of the Year [...]