I practice optometry outside of the United States. Can I join the AOA?

I practice optometry outside of the United States. Can I join the AOA?

As an optometrist* who resides in a foreign country or a territory of the U.S., you can apply for AOA international membership.

Here's a direct link to join as an International Member: https://www.aoa.org/member-center/join-the-aoa/membership-categories/international-member-application

*Optometrist is as defined by the World Council of Optometry (WCO).  

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