The New York State Society of Opticians, Inc. (NYSSO), is a professional association formed in 1936 to provide New York State Licensed Ophthalmic Dispensers a means of effective communication and education. Approximately 1,200 New York State Licensed Ophthalmic Dispensers benefit from membership in NYSSO.
NYSSO's guiding principles are:
- Advocate for and promote the scope of practice for opticians.
- Establish and elevate the standards and ethics of the profession.
- Encourage, cooperate and promote the enhancement and enlargement of the scope of practice for all opticians.
- Provide quality continuing education.
Membership benefits include:
- Quarterly newsletter
- Continuing education credits through regional programs and our annual conference, regional meetings and symposiums
- Need to know information
- Government relations
- Networking
Career advancement opportunities.
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