News & Updates
Welcome to the blog page for news and information relating to the Vermont Optometric Association! Stay up-to-date with exciting developments. Join us as we strive to elevate the scope of Vermont optometrists to match our exceptional training. Together, we can make a difference in the field of optometry.
Better access, better utilization of our doctors through optometry scope expansion bill
Below is the opinion of Dr. Randy Fitzgerald, of Colchester, who practices optometry in Burlington, sharing his thoughts on the need for an expanded scope for optometrists in Vermont. Why do you visit your optometrist? An injection, perhaps, a troublesome growth or...
Emerging Optometrists Discuss Benefits of an Expanded Scope
Drs. Sophia Convertini and Michael Sellars met while studying to become optometrists and have together come to Vermont for residency, working closely with Dr. Dean Barcelow, president of the Vermont Optometric Association. Below they share their experience as students...
Support the VOA, Donate Today!
Join us in our fight to bring the scope of Vermont optometrists to the level of our training! Due to the hard work of many of you, town hall meetings, and patient testimonies, our fight for OPR to recommend scope expansion was successful! Currently, our scope bill...
New Website for the VOA!
We are excited to unveil our new, modern website that aims to elevate your experience with us. However, we regret to inform you that due to circumstances beyond our control, certain functionalities such as member login, online payments, and joining are temporarily...