The MSO, as a membership organization, is dedicated to promoting the profession of Optometry, to providing services to our members and to offering programs to benefit the general public.
Optometry is called a legislated profession.
Expansion in the scope of practice of an Optometrist can only be made through changes in Massachusetts General Laws. As health care continues to evolve in Massachusetts, the role of health care professionals, such as Optometrists, will also change. The intent of many of these amendments is to provide better and more convenient care to the consumer. Optometrists are located in just about every city and town in Massachusetts making it more convenient for the consumer to receive quality eye care in their community. The MSO exists primarily to enhance the optometrist's scope of practice, and to provide more types of care to the consumer.