09/01/2026
Thank you Paras!🙏
We 🩵 paraoptometric staff! September is Paraoptometric Appreciation Month, the only formal observance dedicated to honoring the practice staff that critically support the delivery of optometric patient care.
With Americans’ increasing demand for primary eye health and vision care services provided by doctors of optometry, paraoptometric staff play a vital role in the efficient and effective delivery of quality patient care. That’s why the COA and AOA are focused on equipping paraoptometric professionals with the education and resources necessary to build skillsets that can help optometrists meet this demand for care.
Who are paraoptometric staff?
âś…Optician
âś…Contact lens technician
âś…Optometric scribe
âś…Front office/manager
âś…and more
Paraoptometric Appreciation Month is an opportunity to recognize these staff contributions by sharing appreciation on social media using , planning recognition events and giving the gift of AOA associate membership to encourage professional development and staff retention.
Sign up your paras here:https://www.aoa.org/education/eyelearn-ce-and-on-demand-education/paraoptometric-resources/paraoptometrics-and-staff-membership