New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO)

Professions:

Optometry

Our members:

Optometrists

Region of activity:

National

New Zealand

Scope of membership:

National

New Zealand

Founded: 1930 Members: 500

Description

The New Zealand Association of Optometrists represents over 94% of practising optometrists in the country. Founded in 1930, membership of the NZAO is voluntary and is open to all registered optometrists. Its affairs are overseen by a council of seven members who are elected for two year terms.

Member benefits

Continuing education for its members in the form of seminars and an annual conference,
Liases with the government concerning regulation of our profession,
Liases with government departments on matters related to eye health vision and vision standards,
Liases with kindred professions on matters of mutual concern,
Collective insurance cover,
Promotes the profession of Optometry to raise public awareness,
Independently assess complaints against its members,
Supports the education of future members of the profession through involvement with the Department of Optometry and Vision Science at The University of Auckland,
Members of the World Council of Optometry and the Asia Pacific Optometric Council
Voluntary Ophthalmic Services Overseas (VOSO), which provides eye care to Pacific Island countries.

Affiliations

We are member of:

World Council of Optometry (WCO)