The American Optometric Association is the premier authority in the optometric profession. With more than 34,000 members in 6,500 U.S. communities, the AOA leads the way in its mission of improving the quality and availability of eye and vision care everywhere.
Web site: www.aoa.org
Georgia Optometric Association
For over a century, the GOA has been the only organized voice of optometry in the state. The GOA is dedicated to continually enhance the professional standing of optometry among the healthcare community and for its members to fulfill the vision and eye care needs of the citizens of Georgia.
The Georgia Optometric Association represents hundreds of member optometrists throughout the state. It is active membership that makes a difference in the future success of optometry.
Web site; www.ciclt.com/goa
Wisconsin Optometric Association
The Wisconsin Optometric Association is a nonprofit affiliation of licensed optometrists and associated businesses dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the vision welfare of the people of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Optometric Association exists to benefit every citizen through the development and delivery of cost effective, high-quality, 'state of the art' eye care equally available to everyone; and to maintain high technical and professional standards by all optometrists in all endeavors.
Web site: www.woa-eyes.org
The mission of the Ohio Optometric Association is to promote high quality optometric care for the residents of Ohio, preserve and advance the profession of optometry, serve as an advocate for our patients and members, and serve as the principal resource for public health information regarding the eyes and vision.
Doctors of optometry can provide a lifetime of comprehensive eye care. In addition to providing eye examinations, refractive surgery consultation/referral, contact lenses and eye glasses, OOA optometrists test for and diagnose eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, macular degeneration and treat eye diseases with prescriptions.
Southern Council of Optometrists/SECO International
The Southern Council of Optometrists/SECO International is comprised of the state associations of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The Armed Forces Optometric Society (AFOS) is a valued affiliate member of SoCO. SoCO is dedicated to promoting organized optometry and education for optometrists world-wide. SECO represents an outlet to accomplish that mission.
North Central States Optometric Council
The mission of the North Central States Optometric Council (NCSOC) is to provide a forum for exchange of information between member state associations, enhance optometric education in the region and further the political interests of member states in the American Optometric Association. These state associations in turn represent approximately 7,000 licensed doctors of optometry in the region.NCSOC represents optometrists in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
North Carolina State Optometric Society
Established in 1909, the North Carolina State Optometric Society (NCSOS) is made up of nearly 800 member optometrists. Its mission is to promote, advance and insure the viability of the practice of optometry for the benefit of its members and the citizens of North Carolina. Optometrists are primary eye care providers who diagnose, manage and treat injuries and diseases of the eye and the visual system.
Web site: www.nceyes.org
Contact Lens Manufacturers Association (CLMA)
Founded in 1961, the Contact Lens Manufacturers Association (CLMA) is made up of contact lens laboratories and materials, solution and equipment manufacturers in the United States and abroad. Its goal is to educate eye care professionals, the public and the industry about contact lens technology, features and benefits.
Web site: www.clma.net
Iowa Optometric Association
The mission of the Iowa Optometric Association (IOA) is to improve the quality, availability and accessibility of eye/vision care in Iowa, to represent the optometric profession to government, third parties and the public, and to assist members in conducting their practices successfully in accordance with the highest standards of patient care and efficiency. The IOA encourages high ethical standards and continued post-graduate level professional education and research. The IOA will utilize its resources to promote and maintain high professional standards of eye care in Iowa.
Web site: www.iowaoptometry.org
Nebraska Optometric Association
The mission of the Nebraska Optometric Association (NOA) is to improve the quality, availability and accessibility of eye and vision care in Nebraska; to represent the optometric profession to government, third parties, and the public; to assist members in conducting their practices successfully in accordance with the highest standards of patient care and efficiency; and to develop a sense of community among members, thereby creating commitment to the profession of optometry. The NOA encourages high ethical standards and continued post-graduate level professional education and research. The NOA utilizes its resources to promote and maintain high professional standards of eye care in Nebraska.
Web site: www.noaonline.org
Texas Optometric Association
"Doctors of Optometry working together to advance excellence in eyecare for every Texan." The TOA represents over 1,400 optometrists.
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