Ohio Optometric Association (OOA)

Description

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.
OOA optometrists are the family doctors of vision and eyecare.

Member benefits

Reduced registration fees at quality continuing education and clinical training programs like the EastWest Eye Conference in October.
Subscriptions to Journal of the American Optometric Association, AOA News and Perspectives.
Access to optometric employment placement services
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation group rating coverage
Health insurance
Support from the OOA staff in solving issues you may encounter such as managed care
Advocacy
The OOA works with elected officials, state regulatory agencies, third party payors, and others to promote the profession of optometry.
Third Party Issues
The OOA has retained the services of a consultant for optometry on issues related to third party.
Continuing Education
OOA's 12 geographic zones regularly sponsor meetings which offer CE and interaction with local ODs.
The EastWest Eye Conference held annually in Cleveland in October is sponsored by the OOA and provides over 250 hours of continuing education for doctors and staff, an exhibit hall and a Friday Night Party at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Web Site
The OOA website offers a wealth of information of interest to doctors. The Members portion of the website includes updates regarding Medicare, Medicaid, payors and other topics.
Opportunity Provider/Seeker Listing
OOA maintains a listing of employment opportunities for doctors which is also posted on the OOA website.
OOA members can take advantage of valuable benefits and at the same time generate non-dues income for the Association.