Does AOA membership always include affiliate membership?

Does AOA membership always include affiliate membership?

In most cases, if you are a US Doctor of Optometry, AOA membership is a dual membership that includes your state optometric association or affiliate such as Armed Forces Optometric Society (AFOS).  

Some membership categories - mostly non-optometrists or non-US doctors - must join the AOA directly.   

FAQ on membership categories and requirements.

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