The Pennsylvania Optometric Association is the professional organization for Doctors of Optometry in Pennsylvania. An affiliate of the American Optometric Association, the POA promotes the highest quality eye and vision care by optometrists, represents optometry to state government, provides its members with post-graduate education and membership benefits, and conducts activities in the interest of the visual welfare of the public.
The mission of the Pennsylvania Optometric Association is to represent the interests of Doctors of Optometry in Pennsylvania and to advance eye and vision care for the citizens of the Commonwealth.
The Pennsylvania Optometric Association's vision is for the profession of optometry to be recognized as the leader in the delivery of the highest quality eye care in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Optometric Association believes that: