Texas Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
@texas_ophthalmological_association
Austin, TXhttp://www.TexasEyes.org Non-profit OrganizationsOverview
About Texas Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
* The Texas Ophthalmological Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1956 to promote and advance the science and art of medical eye care.
* Current membership is approximately 800 physicians.
* The headquarters for the TOA are located in Austin.
* The TOA was named a "Model State Society" by the American Academy of Ophthalmology 5 times and received the Academy's "Special Recognition Award" in twice for political action and public affairs work, respectively.
* The TOA provides continuing medical education programs to members.
* The TOA provides representation to various legislative, regulatory, and associative bodies, including:
o The U.S. Congress
o Texas Legislature
o Texas Department of Human Services
o Texas Education Agency
o Texas Department of Public Safety
o U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
o Managed care organizations
o Texas Medical Association
o American Academy of Ophthalmology
* Current membership is approximately 800 physicians.
* The headquarters for the TOA are located in Austin.
* The TOA was named a "Model State Society" by the American Academy of Ophthalmology 5 times and received the Academy's "Special Recognition Award" in twice for political action and public affairs work, respectively.
* The TOA provides continuing medical education programs to members.
* The TOA provides representation to various legislative, regulatory, and associative bodies, including:
o The U.S. Congress
o Texas Legislature
o Texas Department of Human Services
o Texas Education Agency
o Texas Department of Public Safety
o U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
o Managed care organizations
o Texas Medical Association
o American Academy of Ophthalmology