
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

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

NOA Moves to Strengthen ties with Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria
Nigerian Optometric Association(NOA) is not resting in its oars, in a bid to ensure Optometry maintains its rightful place in

World Sight Day: October 14th 2021
In a few weeks time, Optometrists and other eye care practitioners around the world will mark the WORLD SIGHT DAY,