SC Optometric Physicians Association

Proud moment for SCOPA! 👏 Two of our distinguished members and past presidents have been elected to the SECO International Board:

✨ Dr. Lori Roberts Hauser, Secretary
✨ Dr. Melissa Wood, Trustee

Their appointments reflect their tireless dedication to optometric advancement and excellence. Huge congratulations on this well-deserved recognition and leadership opportunity!

Where you live shouldn’t determine how well you see.

In South Carolina, vision impairment rates vary dramatically, from 3.8% to over 22% depending on the county. Many high-risk areas are in historically under-resourced communities.

This World Health Day 🌎 know the facts about the
role that Doctors of Optometry play in expanding access to care and reducing health disparities.

Better access to eye care = stronger, healthier
communities.

Special thank you to SCOPA’s 2024-25 Board of Directors! Your time and service over the past year is appreciated!

We hope to see you at SCOPA’s 118th Annual Meeting!

☀️A link to register is in the comments section or visit www.sceyedoctors.com for more information.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support SCOPA’s Legislative Appreciation reception. One of our favorite events of the year held in appreciation for all that the Legislators do for the citizens of South Carolina and the profession of optometry!

Our thoughts are with all our friends and families in FL, GA, NC, SC and TN. SCOPA is here to help in any way that we can.

For our optometric friends, Optometry’s Fund for Disaster Relief (OFDR) can provide assistance snd support to those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

If you would like to apply for assistance or donate to OFDR, visit www.aoafoundation.org/our-programs/optometrys-fund-for-disaster-relief-(ofdr)

Special thank you to SCOPA’s 2023-24 Board of Directors! Your time and service over the past year is appreciated!

SCOPA was well represented by leadership at Optometry’s Meeting in Nashville this year! Thank you for attending Drs. Janet Wilson, Vaughn Parfitt and Kevin Campbell.

School screenings provide less than 4% of the information generated during a comprehensive eye exam. Before the summer ends, make sure to schedule an appointment with a Doctor of Optometry in your area to help your kids stay up to date on their eye health. Visit www.sceyedoctors.com for more information.

One of SCOPA’s favorite events of the year held in appreciation for all that the Legislators do for the citizens of South Carolina and the profession of optometry!