About the CAO

Advancing the profession of Optometry to the Forefront of Eye Care

To represent all licensed optometrists
To unify all members in accomplishing the association’s goals
To create a positive and optimistic attitude
To promote an active and growing association
To foster an environment which inspires a fraternal rather than a competitive interaction among members
To encourage rewarding social activities and friendships among its members
To project a positive, progressive image to the public
To encourage that interprofessional and intraprofessional relations be pursued
To promote increased public recognition of our profession and its high ideals
To recognize the achievements of its members
To act to foster and nurture the scope and quality of optometric care
To enhance the quality of optometry school applicants
To promote optometry as the authority of primary eye care to the public
To foster respect from other health care professions
To utilize the organizational structure in an efficient, effective and economical manner in achieving its goals
To develop alternate sources of income other than dues
To maintain an awareness of social conscience in the profession
To cooperate for the economic health of members’practices
To assist in enhancing the economic health of members’ practices