The mission of the CARIOA shall be to facilitate the enhancement and development of eye and vision care in the region. The objects of the CARIOA shall be:
2.1 To plan strategically to achieve the enhancement and development of primary eye and vision care by optometrists in the region.
2.2 To promote high standards of education and practice by optometrists in the region through seminars and continuing education programs.
2.3 To unite and co-ordinate optometry in the region.
2.4 To generally support aid programmes directed at the provision of eye and vision care to societies in need.
2.5 To co-operate with any other organization concerned with the promotion and development of primary eye and vision care or the prevention of blindness.
2.6 To promote the advancement of the science of optometry for the benefit of mankind,