Nj Sop

Welcome to the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians (NJSOP), the professional association that represents approximately 682 licensed optometrists, 200 paraoptometric members, and 140 student members across the state. Our dedicated members serve patients in various communities and practice settings, including private practices and retail establishments. We are passionate about promoting the importance of vision in lifelong learning, productivity, and overall well-being.

Our optometric physicians are prepared to diagnose and treat a wide range of ocular conditions, including eye injury, infection, inflammation, and allergy. They can also coordinate care with primary care physicians and surgeons. Our members actively participate in numerous vision care plans, major health insurance plans, Medicaid, and Medicare, ensuring that we are well-positioned to meet your eye health and vision care needs for a lifetime.

Services Offered

1. Comprehensive Eye Examinations: Our optometrists provide thorough eye examinations to assess your visual acuity, eye alignment, depth perception, and overall eye health. These examinations help detect vision problems, eye diseases, and other abnormalities early on, allowing for effective treatment and management.

2. Contact Lens Evaluation and Fitting: NJSOP members offer professional contact lens evaluation and fitting services, ensuring that you find the most suitable and comfortable contact lenses for your vision needs and lifestyle.

3. Pediatric Eye Care: Early eye examinations are crucial for a child's development and academic success. Our optometric physicians are experienced in providing pediatric eye care, focusing on the detection and correction of vision problems in children.

4. Management of Ocular Diseases: Our members are skilled in diagnosing and managing various ocular diseases, such as glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration. We collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

5. Low Vision Services: NJSOP members are committed to helping individuals with low vision maintain their independence and improve their quality of life. We offer specialized devices, adaptive strategies, and rehabilitation services tailored to each patient's unique needs.

6. Emergency Eye Care: Our optometric physicians provide prompt and effective care for eye injuries, infections, and other eye emergencies, minimizing the risk of long-term damage and vision loss.

7. Visual Therapy and Rehabilitation: Our members offer visual therapy and rehabilitation services to help patients with conditions like amblyopia, strabismus, and binocular vision dysfunctions. These services aim to improve visual skills, alleviate symptoms, and enhance overall visual comfort and performance.

8. Co-management of Refractive and Ocular Surgeries: NJSOP members work closely with ophthalmologists to co-manage refractive surgeries (e.g., LASIK, PRK) and ocular surgeries (e.g., cataract, glaucoma), ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Our Commitment

The New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians is committed to advancing the profession of optometry, advocating for our members and patients, and providing access to quality eye health and vision care services. We strive to improve health equity by increasing access to vision and medical eye care for all New Jersey residents.