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Organizations: Vision Care Occupations (8)

American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the largest national membership association of Eye M.D.s. Eye M.D.s are ophthalmologists, medical and osteopathic doctors who provide comprehensive eye care, including medical, surgical and optical care.
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Contact:
aaoe@aao.org
415.561.8500
655 Beach St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
Tagged keywords: National, Physicians, Vision Care Occupations
American Optometric Association (AOA)
Supports doctors of optometry, optometry students and paraoptometric assistants and technicians.
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Contact:
800.365.2219
243 N. Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63141
Tagged keywords: National, Optometrists, Vision Care Occupations
American Orthoptic Council (AOC)
Supports orthoptists, who evaluate and treat people with visual system disorders.
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Contact:
lwfranceco@att.net
608.233.5383
3914 Nakoma Rd
Madison, WI 53711
Tagged keywords: National, Vision Care Occupations
Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO)
Represents the interests of optometric education. Includes a directory of residency programs, data related to optometric faculty and students, an online journal, a faculty directory, a list of optometric schools, admission requirements, initiatives, and more.
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Contact:
301.231.5944
6110 Executive Blvd
Suite 420
Rockville, MD 20852
Tagged keywords: National, Optometrists, Vision Care Occupations
Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
Offers certification and continuing education for ophthalmic allied health personnel.
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Contact:
jcahpo@jcahpo.org
800.284.3937
2025 Woodlane Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55125-2998
Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Licensure and Certification, National, Vision Care Occupations
South Dakota Board of Examiners in Optometry
Regulates the licensure of optometrists in South Dakota. Inspects optometric offices, enforces statutes, rules, and regulations, including consumer complaint review and processing.
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Contact:
sdoptboard@venturecomm.net
605.493.6504
PO Box 6
Langford, SD 57454
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Optometrists, South Dakota
South Dakota Optometric Society (SDOS)
Provides information on Doctors of Optometry, education needed, and licensure requirements. Includes a section on careers.
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Contact:
sdeyes3@pie.midco.net
605.224.8199
PO Box 1173
Pierre, SD 57501
Tagged keywords: South Dakota, Vision Care Occupations
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Licenses and regulates health professionals in many fields in the state of Wisconsin.
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Contact:
Web@drl.state.wi.us
608.266.2112
PO Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708-8935
Tagged keywords: Audiologists, Chiropractors, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Licensure and Certification, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nursing Occupations, Optometrists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physicians, Podiatrists, Psychologists, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Wisconsin

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