About Us & Our Mission
Oregon Optometric Physicians Association
The Oregon Optometric Physicians Association (OOPA) is a statewide organization comprised of doctors of optometry, college of optometry faculty, optometric students, and industry-related associates.The OOPA is an affiliate of the American Optometric Association (AOA). It is governed by a president, president-elect, secretary/treasurer, past president, two directors, and an executive director.
Member committees within the OOPA plan activities and carry out the mission of the Association.
The Mission
To promote, protect, and advance the professional practice of optometry.
Positioning Statement
Among early-career optometric physicians, the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association is the professional organization where membership allows you to feel confident & empowered throughout your professional journey because it is an accessible, impactful network of diverse practitioners dedicated to protecting your educational investment, improving the future of your practice, and enhancing your work/life balance.
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