With years of service (since 1969) to the optometry profession, educators, students and patients nationwide, the National Optometric Association (NOA) has been a leader in the cause of improving the quality and accessibility of eye care in minority and other historically underserved communities.
Increasing the number of minority eye care practitioners, through student recruitment and career placement, has been the NOA's historical focus. In recent years, the organization has expanded its activities in the areas of patient education, devising campaigns and forming alliances designed to empower at-risk populations with greater awareness of eyecare issues. With hundreds of committed members nationwide, the NOA is represented in a variety of clinical settings, educational institutions and other centers of influence in the profession of optometry. NOA members also are committed role models, serving to promote better health and other endeavors in their respective communities.
CHARLESTON in 2009
The 41st Annual Convention will be held at:
CHARLESTON PLACE JULY 13th-18th
The charm of Charleston, SC is due in no small part to its varied and historically telling architecture. Charleston natives enjoy cuisine that is influenced by French, African, Caribbean and other cultures. A vibrant lifestyle has long made this a must-visit place for those in search of memorable nightlife.
NDEP is a partnership of the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than 200 public and private organizations.
The NOA would like to promote their members to use NDEP logo on their letterhead, websites & materials.
Dr. David Fleishman, a retired ophthalmologist, is building a educational website regarding the 700 plus year history of the optical lens. This international project now has the participation of over 620 institutions sharing more than 4300 images on nearly 250 pages of information.
