Continuing education
Conferences, CMEs, seminars and workshops keep members current as optometry and eye care continue to evolve.
Established 2014 · Bengaluru, Karnataka
The professional home of optometry in Karnataka
Karnataka Optometry Association is a not-for-profit body of optometrists, students and educators. We advance the profession and eye care across the state through continuing education, public awareness and a strong professional community.
Registered society
Karnataka Societies Act, 1960
Karnataka Societies Act, 1960
2014Year established
30+Districts across Karnataka
3Membership categories
CMEConferences & workshops
What we stand for
An association built around its members and the public it serves
Optometry is a regulated healthcare profession, and optometrists are primary eye-care practitioners. KOA exists to raise standards, protect members' interests and improve access to good vision for everyone in Karnataka.
Public awareness
Campaigns on UV protection, children's vision, Good Vision for Life and World Optometry Day promote eye health to the public.
Member support
We protect members' professional interests, act as a job centre, and help negotiate fair recognition and remuneration.
Who is an optometrist?
Primary healthcare practitioners of the eye and visual system
Optometry is an autonomous, educated and regulated healthcare profession. Optometrists provide comprehensive eye and vision care: refraction and dispensing, the detection, diagnosis and management of eye disease, and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system. (World Health Organization)
Our vision
Upliftment and promotion of the profession
To work for the upliftment and promotion of the profession of optometry and eye care across Karnataka.
Our mission
Continuous education and public awareness
To provide continuous education through conferences and seminars, and to promote optometry through public awareness.
From our events
Conferences, workshops and campaigns across the state
A glimpse of KOA gatherings, from state-level conferences and CMEs to World Optometry Day walks and inter-college competitions.
Join the association
Be part of optometry's professional body in Karnataka
Life, associate and student memberships are open to qualified optometrists and students. Members gain access to continuing education, professional support and a state-wide network.