Developing Doctors of Optometry For Over 50 Years
The Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA), founded in 1968, is the prime umbrella association representing over 4000 doctors of Optometry across the 36 States of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as well as all other Optometric interest groups in Nigeria. An affiliate member of the African Council of Optometry (AFCO) and the World Council of Optometry (WCO). NOA is the umbrella body for all NOA State Chapters; The Association of Optometric Educators (AOE); The Women Optometrists in Nigeria (WON); & Nigerian Optometric Students Association (NOSA).
As The Nation’s Primary eye care Provider, we are uncovering better ways of developing eye care profession in our communities by doing it and helping others do it.
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Leadership
Empowering students to thrive as Doctors of Optometry.
Milestones
Optometric practice in Nigeria has grown over the course of 50 years
Universities
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Latest News and Updates
An Address by The NOA President Dr Obinna Awiaka, During the 2022 World Sight Day
The Nigerian Optometric Association gladly joins the World Health Organization (W.H.O), the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), the
PROF UCHE IKONNE COMMISSIONS OPTOMETRY HOUSE
As part of activities at the ongoing 45th Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) Annual Conference & Vision Expo; the Optometry House
Esteemed Colleagues: Health Sector Reform Committee
The attention of the Nigerian Optometric Association has been drawn to a State House Press Release of September 6th, 2021,
NOA Moves for Greater Co-operation Between Ophthalmologists and Optometrists
In a move to ensure greater synergy in eye care amongst Optometrists and Ophthalmologists; the President of the Nigerian Optometric
NOA NEC Calls for Accreditation of Unilorin Optometry Programme
*High Powered Meeting with UNILORIN Vice-Chancellor*On the Spot Assessment of Optometry Facilities**Town Hall Meeting with Optometry Students As part of
NOA Pays Courtesy Call on the Honorable Minister for Health
As part of the advocacy drives of the Nigerian Optometric Association(NOA), The National Executive Council(NEC) of NOA, yesterday, paid a