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West Florida Optometric Association

Advancing optometry and eye care across Northwest Florida.

WFOA supports the profession of optometry and works to advance the quality, availability, and accessibility of primary eye care and related health care for Northwest Florida’s citizens.

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Our purpose

Championing high standards of patient care

WFOA represents optometry, supports its members, and promotes professional care that serves Northwest Florida communities.

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Accessible eye care

Promoting the quality, availability, and accessibility of primary eye care and related health care.

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Professional advocacy

Representing the profession of optometry and the value of optometric physicians in our region.

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Ethical practice

Encouraging independent, ethical decision-making and the highest standards of patient care.

SIP AND CEWFOA Continuing Education

Sip and CE

WFOA’s annual continuing-education program for optometric professionals.

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Continuing education

Learn, connect, and grow together.

Our annual Sip and CE event brings optometric professionals together for education, professional connection, and discussion relevant to the practice of optometry.

Details for the next event—including course information, registration, and sponsorship opportunities—will be shared when available.

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Join WFOA

Help shape the future of optometry in Northwest Florida.

WFOA welcomes optometric physicians interested in professional connection, continuing education, and advancing ethical, high-quality patient care.

Membership Interest

“The mission of the WFOA is to advance and promote the quality, availability, and accessibility of primary eye care and related health care of NW Florida's citizens; to represent the profession of optometry; to enhance and promote the independent and ethical decision-making of its members; and to assist and enable optometric physicians to practice their profession so as to ensure the highest standards of patient care.”

About WFOA

Supporting optometry in Northwest Florida.

The West Florida Optometric Association is a professional association committed to the profession of optometry and the communities it serves.

Our mission

The mission of the WFOA is to advance and promote the quality, availability, and accessibility of primary eye care and related health care of NW Florida's citizens; to represent the profession of optometry; to enhance and promote the independent and ethical decision-making of its members; and to assist and enable optometric physicians to practice their profession so as to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

What WFOA stands for

  • Advancing high-quality primary eye care and related health care throughout Northwest Florida.
  • Representing and strengthening the profession of optometry.
  • Supporting ethical, independent professional decision-making by optometric physicians.
  • Helping optometric physicians practice to the highest standards of patient care.

A regional professional community

WFOA brings together optometric physicians and professional colleagues connected by a shared commitment to education, ethical practice, and excellent patient care. Through association engagement and continuing education, we support the profession today and help prepare it for the future.

Next event

Details will be announced when available.

Sip and CE brings optometric professionals together for annual continuing education, professional connection, and meaningful discussion relevant to optometric practice.

Please note: No current attendee, vendor, or sponsor registration link is published on this site. Contact WFOA to express interest or request updates.
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Leadership

Volunteer leaders serving WFOA.

WFOA is guided by optometric physicians and volunteer leaders committed to the profession and Northwest Florida communities.

Term information: The following leadership list reflects the 2024–2026 WFOA Board of Directors and should be updated when a new board is seated.

Officers

  • President: Dr. Hannah Sahawneh
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. Ian Bellard

Board of Trustees

  • Dr. Andrew Sahawneh
  • Dr. Jennifer Werrell
  • Dr. Lindsay Durtschi
  • Dr. Meagan Tipton
  • Dr. Stephen Tipton

CE Administration

  • Dr. Jennifer Major

Get involved

WFOA welcomes interest from optometric physicians who want to connect with the association and its professional community.

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Contact

Get in touch with WFOA.

Questions about association information, membership interest, or future continuing-education programming are welcome.

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