How can I join The American Optometric Association (AOA)?
To join the American Optometric Association, visit this link and select the category which best identifies you. Here you can learn more about the requirements and proceed with the join process.
As a doctor of optometry, you can also join via your affiliate. For contact information for all AOA affiliates, please visit this link.
Are you a staff member working alongside an AOA doctor of optometry? You can join as a paraoptometric member at no additional cost to your sponsoring OD. For more information on that process, visit this link.
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The AOA Member Resource Center can also be reached via email message or at 800.365.2219.
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