About The OAO

We are a group of opticians that meet monthly and yearly for the following reasons.

The Opticians Association was established for the gathering current and potential opticians to share knowledge and to mentor others into the optician profession. Our bylaws state:

The purposes of this state Association shall be:
A. To promote the advancement of the science and knowledge of opticianry and better eyecare to the public.
B. To encourage educational programs and training in conjunction with ABO and NCLE.
C. To cooperate with state and local governments, their agencies and other public group for the benefit of the public.
D. To promote the use of qualified ophthalmic dispensers in the dispensing of eyewear and other optical products to the public.
E. To instill mutual understanding and friendships among dispensing opticians.
F. To advance the interests and general welfare of optical dispensing.