Membership > Why Join?

In view of today's rapidly changing health care environment, participation in organized optometry is essential for staying abreast of current issues and in positioning you and your practice for success. Joining MOA allows you to do just this:

• MOA represents optometry in Maryland's General Assembly
  YOU maintain your right to practice independently and gain the freedom to expand your scope of practice.

• MOA provides discounted, cutting-edge continuing education programs.
  YOU update your knowledge and skills, fulfill license renewal requirements, experience personal and professional growth through a stimulating exchange of ideas with doctors of optometry who are leaders in the field.

• MOA serves as a referral source for consumers.
  YOU increase you patient base.

• MOA provides opportunities for peer interaction and volunteer participation in activities having direct impact on issues crucial to optometry.
  YOU make an essential contribution to strengthening your association, your profession and your practice.

• MOA publishes bimonthly member newsletter MOA Eyewitness and produces MarylandEyes.com.
  YOU stay abreast of the latest news and learn about practice management techniques that can help you build your practice and professional skills.

• MOA actively works with insurers to promote the profession of optometry.
  YOU get included in eye health care programs.

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