Joining, Rejoining, Renewing, and Paying Dues
I moved to another state. How do I transfer my AOA membership?
If you are a member of the American Optometric Association and have moved to another state, you may need to transfer your membership to a different state or affiliate association. AOA membership for doctors of optometry practicing in the United ...
Why does AOA show the wrong membership status for me?
If your AOA account shows an incorrect or inactive membership status, don't create a new account. In many cases, your membership information may simply need to be updated or matched to the correct AOA account. Why might my membership status be ...
What is the American Optometric Association (AOA)?
The American Optometric Association (AOA), founded in 1898, is the leading authority on quality eye and vision care and a national advocate for public health. The AOA represents more than 50,000 doctors of optometry (O.D.s), optometric professionals, ...
Becoming an Optometrist: Schools & Student Membership Eligibility
If you are considering a career in optometry, choosing an accredited optometry school is an essential first step. This article provides: A trusted source for the full list of optometry schools Guidance on which schools qualify for AOSA/AOA student ...
How much does it cost for a doctor of optometry to become a member of the AOA?
Membership in the American Optometric Association is part of a combined membership that includes national, affiliate, and often local society dues. Because of that, the total cost can vary depending on your location and career stage. The best way to ...
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 ...
Who can join the AOA? What membership categories exist?
The American Optometric Association (AOA) represents doctors of optometry, optometry students, and others who support optometric care. Most members are doctors of optometry who join through a state, territorial, or federal services association that ...
How do I pay dues to renew my membership?
Most renewing member doctors of optometry pay dues through their affiliate (not MyAOA). Current Optometrist members with an existing AOA and affiliate membership can pay their renewal dues through their state or affiliate association, not through ...
How can I join the American Optometric Association (AOA)?
The American Optometric Association (AOA) offers membership options for doctors of optometry, optometric staff, students and others within the profession. Doctors of Optometry To learn about AOA membership categories, eligibility requirements and how ...