07/19/2020

Help fight FTC's contact lens ruling!

Action needed today!

AOA rallies optometry and allies to fight FTC contact lens rule!

Federal regulators finalized new Contact Lens Rule mandates on prescribers despite years of opposition from not only the AOA but also members of Congress, prompting optometry's advocates to press for fairness and full accountability in the regulatory process going forward.

Read letter from AOA President, Dr. William Reynolds, here.

Action Needed TODAY!

• Call your two U.S. Senators and one House member!! To do so, place separate calls with the U.S. Capitol switchboard at 202.224.3121, each time asking for either one of your two U.S. Senators or one House member (U.S. House member lookup).
  
  
• Please use this script and share any action reports or needs for AOA staff follow-up with Matt Willette, AOA's director of congressional relations, at mwillette@aoa.org
  
  
• After you place your call, click here to send a message to your legislators through the AOA’s Legislative Action Center.
  
  
• Please contact Matt Willette or Dr. Wright with any questions, to discuss strategy or to report on the responses you're receiving from your Senators and House members.