Welcome

The Optometry Association of Louisiana (OAL) is a group of state licensed optometrists who deliver primary eye care to citizens in all parts of Louisiana. Over 275 members strong, the organization provides continuing education programs for its doctors, sponsors programs to improve optometry in Louisiana, and represents Louisiana nationally in optometric programs and events. The OAL also promotes legislation that allows optometrists in Louisiana to provide better eye care to all of our citizens.

What is a Doctor of Optometry?

Doctors of optometry are independent primary health care providers who examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures as well as diagnose related systemic conditions. For more information, visit the American Optometric Association's website.

Optometry Is More Than Just Eyeglasses

An informational video about by the Optometry Association of Louisiana.

Dr. Robert T. Crotty
Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners

DAVID K. TALLEY, O.D., F.A.A.O. FEATURED AT 2010 SPRING SYMPOSIUM

Invited back by popular demand from the OAL membership, Dr. David Talley will be the featured speaker at the 2010 Spring Practice Management Symposium to be held March 27, 2010. The conference will be held at the Embassy Suites in Baton Rouge. You may recall hearing Dr. Talley present at the June, 2008 OAL Convention.

Topics will include PQRI, EMR, e-prescribing, and coding & billing. Dr. Talley's presentation will be tailored to both ODs and their key staff members. ***ONLINE REGISTRATION CAN BE ACCESSED NOW BY CLICKING ON THE BUTTON AT THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THIS PAGE....FREE TO OAL MEMBERS & STAFF WHO REGISTER BEFORE MARCH 5TH...CLICK ON EVENTS AND CE INFO TO THE LEFT TO SEE MORE DETAILS ON THE MEETING AND HOTEL INFORMATION***

Dr. Talley has given over 1000 professional presentations in areas of primary eye care and ocular disease. Dr. Talley serves as the Chief Executive Officer of West Tennessee Eye, a large optometric group practice in Memphis, Tennessee. He currently serves as Chairman of the Eye Care Benefits Task Force, Carrier Advisory Committee Representative, and CIGNA Medicare Consultant.

2010 June Convention Features Exciting Grand Prizes in Exhibit Hall!

The 2010 OAL Annual Convention is slated for June 11-13 at the Lafayette Hilton. The traditional Friday night exhibit hall will still be held from 4-7 pm, but will be totally revamped to include a new twist called "Passport to Prizes".

Doctors, Staff, Spouses, and Guests will be able to accumulate "passport stamps", earning them better chances to win a grand prize that evening. For the ODs, Marco has generously donated an auto lensometer with built in data card reader (LM-600, pictured here) to be given away, valued at $5,000!

Grand Prizes for other attendees will be announced soon. Mark your calendars, more details to come!

AOA Foundation's "Optometry's Got Talent"

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND THE AOA FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL GALA

Check out some of the hottest optometric performers from across the country in Optometry's Got Talent! Support your friends and colleagues during a celebration of vibrant amateur talent while raising funds for The AOA Foundation.

For a sneak peek at the performer list and ticket prices - www.optometryscharity.org

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Gaylord Palms® Resort and Convention Center
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OAL President, Dr. Chris Wroten, Recaps 2009 Convention

Wow, what an awesome Convention! Thanks to all who attended, and especially to those who worked so hard to make this the tremendous success it was. This was without question our best attended Annual Convention ever, as we set records for attendance for both Doctors and Paraoptometrics. In response to member's requests, we offered 18 hours of CE this year, with 6 hours on Sunday. Speakers included Drs. Larry Alexander, Jim Thimons, Derek Cunningham, Glen Steele, and Walter Choate, who lectured on a variety of topics including contact lenses, pediatric optometry, glaucoma, ocular and systemic nutrition, anterior segment therapy, ocular inflammation, ocular trauma, and retinal disease.
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OAL Convention Attendees Packed The House For Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal

On Friday afternoon, June 12, 2009, Optometrists, Paraoptometrics, Guests, Exhibitors, and Speakers participating in the Annual Convention were treated to a special guest appearance by Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. Over 300 people packed the lecture room to hear a very positive, motivational message from the Governor. This year's convention set new attendance records (O.D.'s=174, Students=9, Paras=127, Guests=24; Grand Total=333). Pictured here are, from left to right: Jim Sandefur, Senator David Heitmeier, Governor Bobby Jindal, Chris Wroten, and Guy Feuer.