Two South Carolina Doctors of Optometry Elected to SECO International Board of Trustees

Published on May 5, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C.—The South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA) has announced that two of its distinguished members have been elected to leadership roles with the Southern Council of Optometry (SECO) International, a nationally recognized organization dedicated to advancing optometric education, clinical excellence, and patient care. Widely respected across the profession, SECO International plays a vital role in delivering continuing education and driving innovation within the field, the announcement said. Lori Roberts-Hauser, OD, a graduate of InterAmerican University, has been elected secretary of the SECO International Board of Trustees.
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