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Press Releases from MOA

Below is a list of recent and past press releases distributed by the MOA. Other resources available to media members are our list of story ideas, fact sheets and information on MOA's involvment in the community.

Current Headlines

July 2008
MOA Urges Pre-School Year Eye Exams for Children
As the school year approaches, getting a comprehensive eye exam for your child should be at the top of your to-do list. This is a good way to make sure that your child is adequately prepared to start the school year right - with clear and comfortable vision. FIND OUT MORE

January 2008
MOA Helps Promote January as National Glaucoma Awareness Month
You've probably heard of glaucoma, but many people don't know how it can affect - and how quickly it can take - your eyesight.....MORE

Past Press Releases

2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002

2007 Press Releases

January 2007

MOA Helps Promote January as National Glaucoma Awareness Month


2006 Press Releases

November 2006

Maryland Optometry Awards Presented - LINK

Dr. Nina Doyle Honored with Young OD of the Year Award - LINK

Dr. James Colgain Honored with OD of the Year Award - LINK

Dr. Howard Woolf Honored with the Mel Waxman Award - LINK

MOA Lobbying Firm Honored with the Eugene McCrary Award - LINK

August 2006

American Eye-Q Survey: Adults Not Making the Grade When it Comes to Eye Care Knowledge - LINK


2005 Press Releases


2004 Press Releases

November 2004

School Nurses Receive Training to Detect Vision Disorders in Children - LINK

August 2004

Maryland State Board Rules on Doctor Responsibility in Blue Cross Suit - LINK


2003 Press Releases

December 2003

MarylandEyes.com Honored as Top Maryland-based Nonprofit Web Site - LINK

Winter Welcome a Special Evening for All - LINK

November 2003

Levin, Harris, Bennett, and Farone-King Honored by MOA - LINK

MOA Inaugurates 2004 Board of Directors - LINK

October 2003

Taking Safety Seriously Can Add to Halloween Fun - LINK

Maryland Optometrists' Right to Full-Scope Practice in Jeapordy - LINK

June 2003

Licenses for Maryland Optometrists Expire on June 30, 2003 - LINK

Maryland Optometrists' Right to Full-Scope Practice in Jeapordy - LINK



2002 Press Releases

December 2002

Madgar OD of the Year; WBAL-TV and Maryland Optometrists Honored at MOA Convention - LINK

November 2002

MOA Optometrists Offer Free Eye Exams Year-Round - LINK

June 2002

MOA to Visit PCO: Volunteers Needed - LINK

Donate Your Old Glasses to Recycle For Sight - LINK

January 2002

MOA Offers Local African-American Optometry Students Scholarship - LINK