Arkansas Optometric Association

A cornea is as unique as a fingerprint, and American Optometric Association doctors have the equipment to see your distinct shape. Find an AOA Optometric Physician near you at this link: https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/find-a-doctor?sso=y

Even more amazing AR ODs celebrating birthdays this week!

Congratulations to new Arkansas Optometric Licentiate, Dr. Jessica Pearson!

Congratulations to our new LEAD Class: Dr. Eva Hudson, Dr. Katy Hutchins, Dr. Seth Laster, Dr. Shay Mills, Dr. Cody Pigott, Dr. Collin Simmons, Dr. Cole Stanton + Dr. Wanda Vaughn. Session One was recently held at the Lodge at Mt. Magazine. Thank you to Dr. Katie Brown, Dr. Susan DeBlack + Dr. Chev Ergle for leading the classes.

Happy Birthday to this week’s AR ODs and Candidate celebrating this week!

Congratulations to new Arkansas Optometric Licentiate, Dr. Paige Harvey!

Dylan's parents never imagined their newborn would have a rare eye disease. Proper eye care and support calemed their fears. Check out the following link to learn more about how an eye exam with an American Optometric Association Optometric Physician changed this young patient’s life: https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/eye-deserve-more/doctor-patient-stories/young-patient-overcomes-contact-lens-wear-after-rare-cataract?sso=y

Starting August off right with some wonderful AR ODs and OD Candidate celebrating birthdays 🎉🎉

Thank you to Women In Optometry for featuring Dr. Belinda Starkey and her passion for philanthropy!

From Passion to Action: AOA Foundation President Encourages Optometric Philanthropy | Women In Optometry The AOA Foundation has multiple philanthropic initiatives, says President Belinda Starkey, OD. Read more about them.

Congratulations to new Arkansas Optometric Licentiate, Dr. Bryley Banks!

Thank you KATV Channel 7 sharing the great news!

“Dr. Matt Jones, O.D. of Blytheville has been named 2024 Optometrist of the Year. He is the youngest recipient ever in the American Optometric Association's history.”

Blytheville native named Optometrist of the year by American Optometric Association Dr. Matt Jones, O.D., of Blytheville has been named 2024 Optometrist of the Year, receiving the award during the organization's national Optometry Meeting in Na

Thank you to Region 8 News for sharing this story about the historic achievement of Dr. Matt Jones!

Blytheville optometrist youngest recipient of national optometry award The American Optometric Association (AOA) recently recognized Matt Jones, O.D., of Blytheville, as the organization’s 2024 Optometrist of the Year.

The end of July and we’re celebrating these great AR ODs birthdays!

Congratulations to new Arkansas Optometric Licentiate, Dr. Kayton Coffee!

More wonderful AR ODs celebrating birthdays this week!

Still full of gratitude for the representing the Great State of Arkansas at including AOA Trustee, Belinda Starkey, OD, ArOA President, Alex Bell, OD, President Elect, Julie Dolven, OD, Vice President, Katie Brown, OD, Executive Director, Matt Burns, and 2024 OD of the Year, Matt Jones, OD.

Congratulations to new Arkansas Optometric Licentiate, Dr. Cateon Burnside!

Happy Happy Birthday to these July AR ODs + OD Candidate celebrating this week!

We have some extra special AR ODs + OD Candidate celebrating birthdays this week!

Congratulations to A.J. Hickman, OD and his wife, Chelsea, on the birth of their daughter! Adeline James Hickman was born on June 20th and is already fitting in with her new crew!

🇺🇸🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from your Arkansas Optometric Association 🇺🇸🇺🇸

🧨🧨 Happy Birthday to our first July ODs celebrating this week 🧨🧨

According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commision, of the 9,700 fireworks injuries that led to ER visits last year, 19% of those injuries involved the eye! Stay safe this holiday season!

ArOA was well represented last week at Optometry’s Meeting by President, Dr. Alex Bell, President Elect, Dr. Julie Dolven, Secretary Treasurer, Dr. Katie Brown, and our Executive Director, Mr. Matt Burns.

Happy National Sunglasses Day from your Arkansas Optometric Association 😎

This last week of June we’re wishing some special AR ODs + OD Candidate a Happy Birthday!

Another round of congratulations to Dr. Matt Jones, of Blytheville, Arkansas, the 2024 American Optometric Association Optometrist of the Year. Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate this historic accomplishment of being the youngest OD of the Year and the only person to be named Young OD AND OD of the Year during Optometry's Meeting