The United Opticians Association (UOA) helped orchestrate a meeting that will define the next chapter for our profession.​

In a milestone moment, representatives from two employers of opticians and the UOA came together with one shared goal: to strengthen, elevate, and unify the profession of opticianry.​

This gathering represents more than a meeting — it’s a movement. A powerful step forward in aligning industry, education, and leadership to solve shared challenges and unlock new opportunities for opticians everywhere.​​

Stay tuned — this is only the beginning.
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Save The Date!! For the first UOA and OAAK Membership Meeting 8/27/25 3:30pm for ALL OAAK Members! This will be a historical 1st Members Only Optical Chat, and we are excited to celebrate all OAAK members that have UOA membership as part of their benefit with their membership! Not a member?? Click on Membership today and become a member of both the OAAK and the UOA and be in the "know" on the hottest topics in our profession!!

The OAAK and the Opticians Association of Oregon (OAO) have joined together in a historical venture as all OAAK and OAO active members will be able to attend all virtual CEC events running at multiple times! OAAK and OAO members will be able to benefit from multiple CEC events and grow together to bring even more benefits to its members!! Don't miss out on this historical start on 8/3/25 with the first event being held by the OAAK. Not a member? No worries! Click on the Membership icon today and become a member and receive the details for this event and more to come!