12.5.2025

2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for optometry as we proudly celebrate 125 years of the profession in New Hampshire.

The NHOA Board and our dedicated committees are already hard at work crafting events and initiatives that promise to make this anniversary year unforgettable. Energy is high, ideas are flowing, and we’re committed to delivering a year worthy of the legacy we honor.

Please be sure to save the dates using the calendar on our website, and make plans to join your colleagues throughout 2026 as we celebrate optometry’s past, present, and future together.

February 4, 2026

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Eastern

Fratello’s in Manchester’s Historic Millyard

155 Dow St, Manchester, NH 03101

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40% of members have taken the 1-2 minute survey.

Please take yours today!

The 2025 NHOA Membership Survey has been sanctioned by your Board of Directors as part of our ongoing commitment to being a leading, listening association for New Hampshire’s primary eye care providers. We want to better understand what’s working, where we can improve, and how NHOA can best support you in practice, advocacy, and professional development.

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We are pleased to announce the launch of the Friday Focus 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 NHOA members in the years ahead.

Thank you for your continued support and for the consistently strong open rates that show Friday Focus delivers real value to our community.

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