Optometry Cares Society

The Optometry Cares Society was created to acknowledge and highlight those individuals who have chosen to support Optometry Cares with a distinguished, personal investment.

3 people with glass trophy With their generous philanthropic support, Optometry Cares is better able to empower the profession.

OCS members are celebrated each year at a private reception at Optometry's Meeting, at Leaders Summit, at AOA on Capitol Hill and at other AOA member gatherings.

A gift as small as $83 per month or $1,000 per year will qualify you as an OCS member. To begin your monthly giving or to make a one-time donation, please visit here.

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