Utah Optometric Association
"Serving Utah's Eyecare Needs Since 1951"
The mission of the Utah Optometric Association is to promote the highest professional standards in vision care so that its delivery will be the finest available to patients and citizens of Utah.
Contact us today to find out how the UOA can help support you and your Optometry practice.
We're excited to welcome Dr. Kenyon Anderson as the UOA President for 2024-2025. For more information about the UOA 2024-2025 board members, click here.
Welcome to the 2025-2026 UOA President: Jeff Simmons, OD
Some Benefits of UOA Membership
- The UOA staff and contracted lobby team actively advocate to protect, promote, and advance the optometric profession.
- The UOA Board volunteers their time to represent you both in Utah and nationally
- The UOA offers multiple opportunities for members to connect and network with other optometrists across the state.
- The UOA offers discounted or free continuing education courses to members throughout the year.
- The UOA delivers high-quality education for paraoptometrics and staff members
- The UOA keeps members current on licensing rules and other regulatory changes that impact their ability to practice.
- The UOA assists optometrists with posting classified ads to hire new associates, find jobs, purchase practices, or sell equipment.
- The UOA publishes a newsletter with valuable practice information, industry updates, and association news.
- The UOA partners with legal, financial, and recreational organizations to offer exclusive member benefits.
- As a UOA member, you will also receive benefits from the American Optometric Association as well. Here is a link to AOA benefits
- AOA Excel Business & Practice Management Resources [i.e., malpractice insurance, HIPAA compliance, student loan refinancing, group purchasing, merchant processing and more]
- Discounts at AOA Marketplace
- Paraoptometric resources
Installation lunch at the UOA Annual Congress in 2025.