Joining, re-joining, renewing, and paying dues.
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)?
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 ...