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By Richard Zimbalist, 10 months10 months ago
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New FREE Online CE Available through NAVAO!

We’re happy to announce that we have added a great new online CE course to our site titled, “OCT Boot Camp Clinical Pitfalls and PEARLS”. All NAVAO members have FREE access to the course, be sure to check it out on our Continuing Education Page!

By Richard Zimbalist, 2 years ago
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2019 AAO Call for Courses – Opens January 2nd

The submission window for AAO’s 2019 Meeting in Orlando open on January 2nd!  Read more at here   

By Richard Zimbalist, 2 years2 years ago
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Recurring PayPal Subscriptions Discontinued

As of today all NAVAO Recurring Memberships with PayPal have been stopped. This only applies to those members with automatic yearly subscriptions. How This Will Affect You You will not lose any access to the NAVAO website over the next several months. We have converted your recurring membership to an annual Read more…

By Richard Zimbalist, 2 years2 years ago
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Gay Tokumaru Bessen, OD, FAAO

Gay Tokumaru Bessen, OD, FAAO   It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that The National Association of VA Optometrists (NAVAO) shares with you the passing of Dr. Gay Tokumaru Bessen.  Dr. Tokumaru was a visionary leader in NAVAO.  She served as NAVAO President from 2005-2009.  Moreover, Dr. Tokumaru Read more…

By Richard Zimbalist, 3 years3 years ago
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Minutes from the January C&P Conference Call

Be sure to check out the minutes from the recent Compensation and Pension conference call at https://www.navao.org/…/compensation-and-pension-workgroup…/

By Richard Zimbalist, 3 years ago
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NAVAO Response to Dr. Shulkin

The Honorable David J. Shulkin, MD Secretary of Veterans Affairs U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs   Dear Mr. Secretary: The National Association of VA Optometrists (NAVAO) represents the optometrists on the medical staff of VA facilities providing eye care to the nation’s Veterans.  The NAVAO mission of providing optimal eye Read more…

By Richard Zimbalist, 4 years4 years ago
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Sign up for Text Alerts

NAVAO is pleased to offer text alerts for all of its members!  If you would like to sign up, we will text you with important reminders such as membership dues, annual banquet information, and new posts.

By Richard Zimbalist, 5 years3 years ago

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