Right to Practice Full-Scope Optometry in Jeapordy;
MOA Organizing Meetings Statewide to Plan Defense

Issues have arisen in the Maryland General Assembly that could limit our ability to practice full-scope optometry. The Maryland Optometric Association (MOA) is calling upon all practicing OD's to address this serious situation. It is imperative as health care professionals that we provide the best possible service to our patients.

Find a Meeting in Your Area;
You Can't Afford Not to Attend

Central Maryland
Monday, October 7th
Far East Restaurant
5055 Nicholson Lane
Rockville, 7 pm

Western Maryland
Thursday, October 10th
Lockhouse Restaurant
11 East Main Street
Hancock, 7 pm

Anne Arundel
Tuesday, October 15th
Jasper's
1651 State Road 3
Crofton, 7 pm

 North East Maryland
Wednesday, October 9th
McGregor's
311 St. John's Street
Havre de Grace, 7 pm

Eastern Shore
Monday, October 14th
Webster's Grill
1801 N. Salisbury Blvd.
Salisbury, 7 pm

RSVP with MOA with name, meeting, and number of people attending at least 1 week prior to above meetings.

Greater Baltimore
Wednesday, October 16th
Martin's West
6817 Dogwood Road, 6pm

(This meeting will be held in conjuction with the CE class being held at Omni. Please contact Omni to register at 410-281-2656)

In response, the MOA has put together a number of dinner meetings to be held around the state. We will be discussing goals for this year's legislative session and what everyone must do to reach these goals.

We are urging all optometrists to recognize this as a priority and attend. You do not have to be a member of the MOA. The MOA will subsidize the meetings, supplying dinner and one hour of continuing education credit at a rate of only $10 per person for all but Greater Baltimore. If you choose to attend the Greater Baltimore meeting, being held in conjunction with a current CE program, there will be no additional charge. Space is limited and registrations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.

Once again we ask you to join us on one of these evenings to gather together to defend our rights as health care practitioners.

To register for the meeting, click here, print out the form, fill it out and fax or mail it to MOA Headquarters. The $10 will be collected at the door.

 

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