New AOA President Teri Geist prioritizes ODs’ primary eye health role

PHOENIX — Teri K. Geist, OD, FAAO, an optometrist practicing in Omaha, Nebraska, was inaugurated as president of the American Optometric Association at Optometry’s Meeting 2026.“As president, my focus is on strengthening our collective voice, advancing advocacy, and helping more patients, policymakers and health care leaders understand the essential role doctors of optometry