The Tennessee Dispensing Opticians Association is the only state association working on behalf of all
Opticians in Tennessee.   We are the only education provider in the state to support legislation that maintains a State Board of Dispensing Opticians and licensing dispensing opticians.  We are the only education provider to spend money on  maintaining a lobbyist and attorney to monitor the legislature in an effort to make sure that any new bills that are introduced are for the good of the optician and consumers of Tennessee.

SPECIAL THANKS - After many years of wonderful service Barbara Spicer has retired as the administrative secretary of the TDOA.  Our new secretary is Mellissa Misiak.  Mellissa is a former employee of Milam's Optical Service in Nashville, TN. Please be patient with us during this transition.  The TDOA office hours are 8am to 12pm central time Monday
through Friday.


2008 Continuing Education
Mark Your Calendar Now!

To save on expenses to help fight the 2008 Opticians Licensing Board Review, the TDOA Officers and Board of Directors have decided to forgo the following chapter hours: Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Johnson City.
So that everyone in these locations will have a chance to receive their education for 2008, the Convention will be held
at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center/Ramada Inn, Pigeon Forge, TN, June 21 & 22.
We will have 8 hours each day. Make your plans now to attend.
March 2, 2008 Memphis Chapter - 8 Hours
November 2, 2008 Nashville Chapter - 8 Hours

Thank you to our Sponsors for 2007! Check out our sponsors under "Corporate Sponsors".
Please support those who support TDOA.

UPDATE: "If you attended the Nashville Chapter Meeting, November 11, 2007 and wanted a
handout for Jackie O'Keefe classes, please contact Ms. O'Keffee at okeefejl@charter.net"