The Manitoba Association of Optometrists
The Manitoba Association of Optometrists (MAO) is the regulatory and licensing body for the practice of optometry in Manitoba. We are responsible for enforcement of the provisions of The Optometry Act and Regulation. Every optometrist who works in Manitoba must be registered with MAO. We are also the professional association for Manitoba optometrists.
Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure the safe and ethical delivery of quality eye health and vision care through the regulation of optometry in Manitoba, and to promote excellence in the practise of optometry through advocacy and education.
Our structure consists of a council, committees, and staff with our primary functions being:
- Enforce bylaws, rules, and standards
- Set and maintain Standards of Practice
- Register qualified practitioners
- Respond fairly to public and patient inquiries and concerns
- Promote awareness of optometrists’ role in the health care system
- Promote the importance of eye health and regular, preventive exams
- Promote clinical excellence
- Uphold practitioner competence