Optos and the AOA have collaborated on disease-related tools including diabetes education and resources for AOA member optometrists and their practices since 2008.  This year, Optos sponsored a formal multi-year diabetes initiative focused on providing clinical education and resources to AOA members.  The overall goal was to make the doctors aware that they are essential health care providers for patients with diabetes relating to their visual and retinal health.  Through this sponsorship, AOA and Optos have provided a valuable resource to help AOA doctors increase patient awareness about the condition, facilitate early detection, and assist in disease management and treatment.

The supplement is called Optometrists Form Front Line in Battling Diabetes and it can be found at https://www.aoa.org/diabetes.