activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 7
- Continuing education for optometrists with prescribing rights Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesProvides access to approved SBIRT and opioid-related continuing education courses for optometrists who hold controlled substance prescribing rights, supporting compliance and clinical competence.
- Continuing education through volunteer service Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesAllows optometrists to earn continuing education credit by performing volunteer services within the scope of their license, promoting community engagement and professional development.
- High-volume eye examination services Comprehensive Vision Care ServicesConducts eye exams with retinal imaging for all patients at a rate of up to three exams per hour, ensuring efficient and scalable access to diagnostic eye care.
- Pre-exam patient intake and testing Electronic Health Records ImplementationEmploys trained technicians to complete pre-testing and full patient intake documentation using RevolutionEHR prior to doctor visits, streamlining clinical workflows.
- Primary Eye Care Services Comprehensive Vision Care ServicesOffers a range of primary eye care services, including dry eye care, myopia management, specialty contact lenses, and advanced diagnostic imaging like OCT and Optos retinal imaging, conducting up to three eye exams per hour with technician support for pre-testing and patient intake.
- Primary eye care delivery Comprehensive Vision Care ServicesProvides comprehensive primary eye care services including dry eye care, myopia management, specialty contact lens fitting, and advanced diagnostic imaging such as OCT and Optos retinal imaging.
- Provision of primary eye care services Comprehensive Vision Care ServicesDelivers comprehensive eye care including dry eye treatment, myopia management, specialty contact lens fitting, and advanced diagnostic imaging such as OCT and Optos retinal imaging.
advocacy · 5
- Advocacy for Optometric CareSupports political candidates who champion optometry and broader access to comprehensive vision care, and facilitates constituent contact with state senators on these issues.
- Citizen engagement in state legislative processProvides tools such as links to Utah Senators’ contact pages and an interactive map to help residents and optometrists identify and contact their state senators based on home or practice location.
- Civic engagement and legislative outreach support Legislative Engagement ToolsProvides tools for members and the public to engage with state legislators, including links to Utah Senators' contact pages and an interactive map to identify representatives based on home or practice location.
- Political advocacy and candidate supportSupports candidates for state office who advocate for optometry and increased access to comprehensive vision care in Utah.
- Political advocacy and candidate supportSupports candidates for state office who advocate for optometry and expanded access to comprehensive vision care, helping align policy with professional and patient interests.
capacity building · 1
- Continuing Education for Optometrists Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesProvides access to approved continuing education courses, including those on SBIRT and opioid-related topics for optometrists with controlled substance prescribing rights, and allows optometrists to earn credit through volunteer services.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Advocacy for Optometric Scope of Practice and Patient Access nonpartisan_candidate_support_based_on_policy_alignmentThe organization supports political candidates and engages in grassroots advocacy to advance the optometry profession and ensure patients have access to the full range of care provided by Doctors of Optometry.
- Advocacy for Optometric Scope of Practice and Patient Access nonpartisan_candidate_support_and_grassroots_advocacyThe organization supports political candidates who are committed to advancing the optometry profession and ensuring patients have access to the full range of care provided by Doctors of Optometry. It also encourages grassroots advocacy among its members to influence state senators on relevant issues.
- Collaborative and Efficient Clinical Practice team_based_clinical_workflow_and_knowledge_sharingThe organization advocates for a team-oriented clinical environment with streamlined workflows to support efficient and high-quality patient care. It also encourages sharing information among optometrists and other professionals to benefit patients and advance knowledge.
- Continuous Professional Development and Knowledge Sharing continuing_education_standardsThe organization ensures optometrists continuously broaden their knowledge and skills through mandatory continuing education, including specialized topics like opioid education, and encourages sharing information among professionals to advance patient care and the field of optometry.
- Grassroots member mobilization for legislative influence grassroots advocacyThe organization leverages its membership base to influence state policy by encouraging direct communication with legislators, operating on the belief that collective, constituent-level advocacy is an effective mechanism for shaping optometric scope and practice rights.
- Nonpartisan advocacy for optometric policy advancement nonpartisan candidate support based on policy alignmentThe organization supports political candidates based on their commitment to advancing the profession of optometry and ensuring patient access to the full scope of care, reflecting a strategic theory that policy change is driven by aligning with officeholders who prioritize optometric values.
- Patient-Centered Care and Education patient_focused_careThe organization promotes a patient-focused practice model where optometrists prioritize patient health, provide personalized recommendations, and educate patients on long-term eye health with a compassionate and honest approach.
- Patient-Centered and High-Quality Optometric Care patient_centered_careThe organization promotes a patient-focused practice model where optometrists deliver high-quality care, prioritize patient health, provide professional and compassionate service, and ensure access to proper care for all. This includes emphasizing patient education, long-term eye health, and honest communication.
- Patient-centered care model integrating education and clinical excellence patient-centered careThe organization promotes a care model that centers patient health through personalized education, long-term eye health planning, and the use of current clinical advances, operating on the theory that sustained patient outcomes are improved when care is both technically excellent and relationally engaged.
- Professional Development and Standards for Optometrists continuing_education_and_professional_standardsThe organization ensures optometrists maintain high standards of practice, ethics, and continuous learning. This is achieved through mandatory continuing education, including specialized opioid education, and by encouraging the broadening of knowledge and skills to provide the latest and most effective vision care. Volunteer service is also recognized as a form of professional development.
- Team-Based Clinical Workflow for Efficient Care team_based_clinical_workflowThe organization emphasizes a team-oriented clinical environment with streamlined workflows to support efficient and high-quality patient care.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Continuing Education Requirements
Provides information and guidance to Utah optometrists on fulfilling their continuing professional education requirements for license renewal, including special courses and volunteer hours.
Controlled Substance Courses
Offers information on DEA and Utah state requirements for controlled substance training for optometrists with prescribing rights, including opioid education and SBIRT courses.
Legislative Advocacy
Encourages members to contact their state senators to advocate for issues impacting optometry and vision care in Utah.
UOA Political Action Committee (UOA PAC)
A separate legal entity that supports candidates for state office who understand and support optometry and increased access to comprehensive vision care.
relationships · 23
who they work with
- Avec Eye Center Partner — Partner organization through which equipment sale is coordinated
- Ben Collins, O.D. Partner — Trustee of the Utah Optometric Association serving 2025–2027.
- Chanae Landeen Partner — Associate Executive Director of the Utah Optometric Association.
- Collin Gray, O.D. Partner — President Elect of the Utah Optometric Association for 2025–2026.
- Council on Medical Education Partner — Approves optometry-related continuing education courses for licensing compliance in Utah.
- Council on Professional Education (COPE) Partner — Approves continuing education courses that meet Utah optometric licensing requirements.
- Court Wilkins, O.D. Partner — Trustee of the Utah Optometric Association serving 2025–2027.
- Craig Pew, O.D. Partner — Trustee of the Utah Optometric Association serving 2024–2026.
- Curtis Bramble Government — Identified as the organization's Senate Sponsor.
- Dallin Boardman, O.D. Partner — Trustee of the Utah Optometric Association serving 2025–2027.
- Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Government — Collaborates on continuing education requirements and license renewal processes for optometrists in Utah.
- Jeff Simmons, O.D. Partner — President of the Utah Optometric Association for 2025–2026.
- Kaeleen Franson, O.D. Partner — VP of Legislation of the Utah Optometric Association for 2025–2026.
- Kenyon Anderson, O.D. Partner — Past President of the Utah Optometric Association for 2025–2026.
- Kingspeak Vision Partner — Operates the Sandy clinic where the Utah Optometric Association is seeking to place an associate OD.
- Kyle Wilson, O.D. Partner — VP of Finance of the Utah Optometric Association for 2025–2026.
- Mark Curtis, O.D. Partner — Trustee of the Utah Optometric Association serving 2025–2027.
- Mark Taylor, O.D. Partner — Executive Director of the Utah Optometric Association.
- Northern Utah Eye Center Partner — Collaborates with the Utah Optometric Association in seeking a part-time optometrist to expand access to eye care in Logan
- Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Partner — Collaborates on optometric medicine education through the College of Optometry.
- Ryan Robison, O.D. Partner — Trustee of the Utah Optometric Association serving 2024–2026.
- UTAH OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION Network — Organization associated with the job posting for an optometrist position in Herriman, Utah.
- Utah Optometric Association Partner — Works closely with the UOA PAC to support candidates for state office.