Local doctor elected treasurer of state association

Dr. Matt Bauer was elected to Treasurer of the Minnesota Optometric Association (MOA) at its recent annual meeting.  Dr. Bauer practices at Open Cities, 409 N. Dunlap St., where he started the full time non-profit eye clinic. Dr. Bauer has been a committed member of the MOA since he joined the statewide association in 2011. He has served on the MOA Board of Trustees as well as the association’s Education Committee and the Third Party Committee. He has been a strong advocate for accessibility of eye healthcare in his practice, and has worked with the MOA to secure grants in the areas of diabetic eye health and children’s vision. He has both hosted and participated in public events to promote awareness and prevent vision loss.