Welcome

The Optometry Association of Louisiana (OAL) is a group of state licensed optometrists who deliver primary eye care to citizens in all parts of Louisiana. Over 300 members strong, the organization provides continuing education programs for its doctors, sponsors programs to improve optometry in Louisiana, and represents Louisiana nationally in optometric programs and events. The OAL also promotes legislation that allows optometrists in Louisiana to provide better eye care to all of our citizens.

What is a Doctor of Optometry?

Doctors of optometry are independent primary health care providers who examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures as well as diagnose related systemic conditions. For more information, visit the American Optometric Association's website.

OAL Convention Set for June 8-10, 2012 in Lafayette!

Join us at the Lafayette Hilton June 8-10 as we convene for the 2012 edition of the OAL Annual Convention. Mark your calendars and make plans to join us.

Schedules & registration forms are now posted under the "Events and CE Info" tab to the left.

Online registration is now open! Click on the "brownish red" button at the top of this page to launch the form.

Allons a Lafayette!

Congratulations to All Award Nominees!

The Optometry Association of Louisiana thanks all members who made nominations for the 2012 OAL Awards.

Winners of each award will be recognized at the Installation Luncheon on Saturday, June 9, 2012. You will surely want to be present for a very well deserved "Statesman of the Year" Award as well as a special "President's Award".

THE OAL CONGRATULATES THIS YEAR'S NOMINEES:

Optometrist of the Year:
Jeff Anastasio, OD
David Heitmeier, OD
Jay Miller, OD
Jeffrey Silbernagel, OD

Young Optometrist of the Year:
Jonathan Bowman, OD
Alisa Brogden, OD
Keith Menard, OD

Public Service Award:
Stephanie Darbonne, LOTR, WCC Hospital, Sulphur, La.
Jarrett Johnson, OD
Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation

Chris Wroten, OD, Named SECO's Young Optometrist of the Year!

The OAL is proud to announce that Chris Wroten, OD has been named SECO's Young Optometrist of the Year! This award is given annually to ODs within the 12 member states of SECO who have shown exemplary leadership and service to the profession of optometry. Dr. Wroten will be recognized and will receive his award at the SECO 2012 Annual Congress in Atlanta, Georgia, February 29-March 4, 2012.
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Invest In Your Practice...Invest In Your Staff!

There is a way for you to provide better vision care for your patients - without spending thousands of dollars on new equipment or traveling thousands of miles to learn the newest optometric procedures. How? By increasing the skills and abilities of the members of your staff - through their membership in the Optometry Association of Louisiana- Paraoptometric Section.

The OAL-PS offers a broad spectrum of educational opportunities to help improve paraoptometric skills which, in turn, means better overall vision care for your patients. The OAL-PS was founded for the benefit of not only paraoptometrics, but for their employers as well. A well-trained paraoptometric can perform many routine office procedures, giving you more time to spend with your patients - and that means better care. The OAL-PS also provides an opportunity for paraoptometrics to meet, make new friends, share ideas, and enjoy quality time with their peers.

By clicking on the "read more" link here, you can download a membership application. Or, to learn more about the newly reorganized OAL-PS, click on "Events & CE Info" on the left menu bar.

If you have any questions or would like further information on becoming a member, please contact me.

Cordially,
Amy Godeaux, CPOT
OAL-PS President
337-457-5277
savage34@bellsouth.net
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