THE OBJECTS OF THE HILLSBOROUGH SOCIETY OF OPTOMETRY ARE:
To advance, improve and enhance the vision care of the public
To unite optometrists; to encourage and assist in the improvement of the art and science of optometry
To elevate unceasingly the standards and ethics of the profession of optometry
To protect and defend the inalienable right of every person the freedom of choice of practitioner
To restrict the practice of optometry and any part of it to those who have been trained, qualified, and licensed to practice the profession;
For benevolent purposes
To maintain an active affiliation with the American Optometric Association, Inc. and the Florida Optometric Association, Inc.
The Hillsborough Society of Optometry is one of the local societies that make up the Florida Optometric Association.
The Florida Optometric Association (FOA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the eye health and vision care of Floridians through the practice of optometry. Our membership includes more than 1700 optometrists across the state. The mission of the FOA is to advance and promote the quality, availability, and accessibility of primary eye care and related health care of Florida's citizens; to represent the profession of optometry; to enhance and promote the independent and ethical decision-making of its members; and to assist and enable optometric physicians to practice their profession so as to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
Vision and Mission:
Vision: The American Optometric Association is the acknowledged leader and recognized authority for eye and vision care in the world.
Mission: Advocate for the profession and serve doctors of optometry in meeting the eye care needs of the public.
OD EYE PAC
Optometry in Florida is a regulated profession. To ensure that Florida optometrists continue to have a voice in the legislative process, the OD-EYEPAC committee was formed and registered with the state of Florida. Contributions to OD-EYEPAC are used to support the election of individuals to the Florida Legislature who share organized optometry’s ideals and philosophy on public access to eye care. Only when we pull together can we be a formidable force in shaping future legislation. Join the fight today!
Please join us in supporting your profession today. Select the link below to contribute to OD-EYEPAC.
HSO OFFICERS:
President: Megan Hueske, OD
Vice President: Ashley Mitchell, OD
Secretary: Molly Buchanan, OD
Treasurer: Aundrea Snyder, OD
Trustees: Richard Weisenberger, OD, FAAO; Chung To, OD, FAAO