Tanzania Optometric Association (T.O.A) has been registered under the United Republic of Tanzania Societies Ordinance Act, 1954. Rule 5. On 15th April 1992 with registration certificate No. 7625. To serve as optometric profession association

The mission of Tanzania Optometric Association is to represent, promote and advance the profession of optometry in Tanzania by creating an excellent profession environment that provides essence of success and comfort of optometric eye care services to the public.