UOA Post: Protecting the Optical Industry and Your Patient’s Vision Needs!

Are You Aware of the Potential Impact of Recent Tariffs on Your Business and Your Patients?  The United Opticians Association (UOA) and The Vision Council are working together to minimize the impact of newly proposed 301 tariffs on the optical industry. Our shared mission is to ensure you can continue to provide accessible and affordable vision care to your patients.

A recent Vision Monday article laid out how these tariffs could lead to higher costs for eyewear, optical materials, and lab services. Opticians may have a more difficult time delivering the quality vision solutions their patients rely on. Seniors, children, and low-income individuals would be disproportionately impacted.

UOA’s advocacy efforts related to tariffs focus on:

1. Fighting for key exclusions to protect optical products as essential medical devices.
2. Reducing financial strain on consumers and optical businesses.
3. Exploring alternative sourcing for critical ophthalmic components.

Help us ensure you can continue to focus on what matters most—helping people see clearly and live better.
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