Mdopa

OUR MISSION

Advance the profession of optometry
through education, professional development,
community service and public policy advocacy.

ABOUT US

Welcome to MDOPA

Together with the American Optometric Association and the Florida Optometric Association we have built a group of unified Optometrists who are working to protect your inalienable right to freedom of choice when selecting an eye care practitioner. MDOPA is the only voice that speaks for optometry in Miami-Dade County and the only force that works to protect the interests of optometrists and their patients.

Education

We strive to provide our members quality continuing education throughout the year making sure they stay current with new developments and advancements in the field of Optometry.

Professional Development

As an MDOPA member, you are welcome in a space where you’re able to establish connections that may lead to opportunities for professional growth.

Advocacy

As a legislative profession, it is necessary to raise awareness of eye health and the role of optometrists in providing essential eye care services. We make sure to protect & promote the profession of optometry and ensure the public has access to high-quality eye care services.

Resources

Our goal is to empower doctors of optometry by giving them what they want most from a membership. Members have exclusive access to practice management tools and clinical resources available to them.

Be a part of the leaders in eye health and vision care.

– 91% of AOA members found it important to be a member
– 53% of non members also found it important to be a member
– A recent survey shows the majority of patients trust AOA members over non members as their eye care provider

Membership Benefits

MDOPA Membership Benefits

  • Free continuing education at our general membership meetings
  • Discounted registration to Miami Nice Educational Symposium
  • Organized sponsored Social and Networking events

FOA Membership Benefits

  • Legislative representation at the national, state and local levels
  • Telephonic legal consultation regarding Chapter 463 and Board rules
  • Discounted continuing education
  • Medicare consulting
  • The Insight quarterly magazine featuring legislative updates and legal corner column on frequently asked questions related to optometry
  • FOA website/members’ only section – www.floridaeyes.org
  • Complimentary classified ad postings on FOA’s website and magazine
  • FOA buying group – Vision West, Inc.
  • Networking opportunities with your peers
  • Communications that keep you informed on local, state and national optometric issues
  • Discounts on credit card processing, optometric website design, patient debt collection services, ophthalmic equipment and more
  • AOA Coding resources
  • AOA Optometry Cares foundation allows members to give back to their profession. Optometry Cares supports AOA’s Vision USA, InfantSEE, and Healthy Eyes Healthy People programs.
  • AOA Paraoptometric training
  • AOA Marketplace offers discounted practice materials, HIPAA materials, displays and forms
  • AOA Excel – insurance, career center, retirement planning services, practice finance
  • AOA Connect social networking web resources
  • Please click here for an AOA member benefits guide.

Board

Eric Chow, O.D.

President

Samantha Fernandez, O.D.

Vice President

Celina Ruiz, O.D.

Treasurer

Tanya Pakzad, O.D.

Secretary

Laura Espinosa Davis, O.D.

Immediate Past President

Veronica Gomez, O.D.

Trustee

Lauren Nicholas, O.D.

Trustee

Teresita Bollar, O.D.

 

Trustee and Miami Nice Chairwoman

 

Carmen Perez Blanco, O.D.

Trustee

Events

Join Us April 22nd-23rd for MiamiNice Annual Educational Symposium

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MIAMINICE
Be sure to join us at our annual educational symposium, Miami Nice!
We try to ensure our attendees remain current and knowledgeable in the field of optometry by providing quality CE given by experienced and scholarly doctors.

OD-EYEPAC

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.

Contact Us

Please feel free to reach out should you have any questions!

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    Address

    ADDRESS

    950 South Lejeune Road 2nd Floor Miami, FL 33134

    EMAIL

    mdopa.board(at)gmail.com