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

OAL Fall CE Conference: CE in the Big Easy, October 16-17, New Orleans

Astor Crowne Plaza
739 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

We are very excited to announce this NEW continuing education program in partnership with the University of Houston College of Optometry. Enjoy all that the city of New Orleans has to offer and join us for a weekend of fantastic continuing education, October 16-17, 2010.

Dr. Bruce Onofrey, Professor and Executive Director for UHCO CE Programs, will host the program as our CourseMaster. Topics include neuro-ophthalmic disease, multiple sclerosis, systemic disease, systemic medications, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy presented by Danica Marrelli, OD, Bruce Onofrey, OD, RPh, Anastas Pass, OD, MS, JD and Rosa Tang, MD, MPH, MBA.

Additionally, the Sunday afternoon session will feature Billing & Coding, along with, everything you need to Know about EMR. Don't miss this session, with Dr. Charles Brownlow, where you will learn how stimulus funds are available to assist you with the implementation of EMR in your office!

Hotel Information:
Astor Crowne Plaza 739 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130
Rate: $157 per night plus tax Reservation Deadline: September 14, 2010

Click here ("read more") to see the course agenda. On the "Events & CE Info" tab to the left you can download a registration form. *NOTE: Online registration WILL NOT be available for this event. You will register through the University of Houston College of Optometry CE Department.
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Jeff Anastasio Honored with the Sullins InfantSee Award

ORLANDO-During last week's 2010 Optometry's Meeting, the American Optometric Association elected new officers, and its InfantSEE program honored Jeffrey Anastasio, OD, with the 5th annual Dr. W. David Sullins Jr. InfantSEE Award.

The Sullins Award-named for W. David Sullins Jr., OD, who died in 2005-recognizes an OD who has made significant contributions to optometry in his or her community for outstanding public service involving the InfantSEE program. Anastasio, who practices in Covington, Louisiana, has been co-chair of his state's InfantSEE committee since 2007 and played a key role in promoting the Louisiana state InfantSEE Weeks event last summer as well as the InfantSEE concept in general.

Dr. Stacy Gandy wins MARCO Grand Prize!

The 2010 OAL Annual Convention is now in the record books and, once again, huge numbers of ODs and Paras attended. The convention was held June 11-13, 2010 at the Lafayette Hilton. The Exhibit Hall featured a new program called "Passport to Prizes" where Dr. Stacy Gandy of Rayville, La. claimed the OD grand prize, an LM 600 Auto Lensometer valued at $5,000! (pictured here) donated by Marco! Congratulations to Dr. Gandy and all the other prize winners.

The OAL wishes to thank all of our 2010 exhibitors, especially the following, who donated prizes: MARCO, Gulf States Optical, Essilor / Varilux, National Optical, HOYA, Omni Optical, Kenmark, and Modern Optical.