Vision Matters Archive
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Vision Matters Archive, a centralized, members-only page where every issue is listed alongside a quick synopsis and direct URL.
This archive was created in response to member feedback and in appreciation for the strong engagement the publication receives each week. By gathering each edition in one protected location, we hope it becomes an increasingly valuable resource for RIOA members in the years ahead.
Thank you for your continued support and for the consistently strong open rates that show Vision Matters delivers real value to our community.
Sincerely,
Timothy P. Bonin
Executive Director
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| Friday, November 28, 2025 | No Vision Matters on account of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. |
| Friday, November 21, 2025 | This issue pairs a warm Thanksgiving message with a big push to register for Holiday Cheer CE, RIOA’s unofficial start to the holiday season at The Trap Brew Pub & Grill. It highlights CE from Dr. Mengli Han on amblyopia and Dr. Thomas Andrea on idiopathic intracranial hypertension, alongside a General Membership Meeting to vote on an updated mission statement and modest 2026 dues adjustments aligned with AOA. The newsletter closes with a call for donated exam and optical equipment to support the Rhode Island Free Clinic’s care for uninsured patients. |
| Friday, November 14, 2025 | This update recaps the Optometry Cup Final, a friendly fundraising showdown between Rhode Island and New Hampshire tied to the Game Day CE program. Rhode Island held a slim $100 lead by day’s end, with final results hinging on AOA-PAC contributions collected throughout the week. The piece underscores strong member engagement, momentum toward RIOA’s 2025 fundraising goal, and includes thanks to the doctors whose contributions fueled the day’s success. |
| Friday, November 07, 2025 | This update announces that the 2025 RIOA Member Survey will launch early next week. It’s a short, focused survey aimed at helping the association better understand member needs and shape future CE, programs, and advocacy. The message encourages all Rhode Island ODs to participate and emphasizes that even a minute or two of feedback makes a meaningful difference. |
| Friday, October 31, 2025 | This edition explains how Vision Matters is evolving based on strong member feedback and high engagement. Beginning in November, each issue will build on the previous one, and a full monthly archive will be linked at month’s end for easy reference. The update underscores RIOA’s commitment to keeping the newsletter timely, relevant, and accessible. It closes with a light “how it started / how it’s going” moment featuring Kiké Hernández’s World Series Game 5 home run and a nod to Game 6 that night. |
| Friday, October 24, 2025 | Announces the full 2026 RIOA CE calendar, encourages strong member participation, and highlights the two remaining CE events of 2025. It promotes Game Day CE with an AI workshop by Dr. Perry and glaucoma/neuro-optometry sessions with Dr. Thimons, plus a reminder about the Oceanside CE discount. It also previews Holiday Cheer CE at The Trap, keeping the long-running tradition fresh. The newsletter closes with an AOAExcel article on how practices can attract high-quality passive OD job seekers through differentiated listings, growth opportunities, and targeted exposure tools. |
| Friday, October 17, 2025 | This issue highlights upcoming CE, including an interactive AI-in-optometry workshop and glaucoma/neuro-optometry courses with Dr. Thimons. It recaps the RIOA/YORI “Going to the Match” social event, shares an AOAExcel piece on malpractice-policy exclusions ODs often miss, and includes a volunteer request for the Abbie Frances Lawton free eye clinic. It wraps with classifieds, job info, and the reminder that posting ads is a free RIOA member benefit. |
| Friday, October 10, 2025 | This issue spotlights American Optometric Association (AOA) teaming with pro-baseball player Kiké Hernández for the “Eye Deserve More” campaign to encourage in-person eye exams. It also includes updates on a CE-weekend event, a job opening at a low-vision clinic, a volunteer call-out for a free eye-clinic, a request for donated exam equipment for a mission to Cape Verde, plus classified ads and member job/practice-coverage listings. |
| Friday, October 03, 2025 | A quick Vision Matters update highlighting AOA’s new “Eye Deserve More” campaign with Kiké Hernández, plus a fast rundown of CE events, job openings, and other member news. |
