EAOO MEMBERSHIP

At the EAOO, our commitment to excellence in eye health care begins and ends with our members. We’re here as your dependable partners, committed to helping you every step of the way in your career – from your early university days to reaching the highest levels of success in the field.

Our main goal is simple: we want to give you the knowledge, skills, and tools you need to unlock your professional potential. If you have any questions or need more details about our membership options, don’t hesitate to reach out to our Membership team at membership@eaoo.info. We’re here to support you on your journey.

Join the EAOO community today and let’s work together to elevate the standards of eye health care while nurturing your professional growth. Your journey starts here, with us.

EAOO membership is valid from 1st January to 31st December each year. We offer various membership categories to suit different needs, with the following annual fees:

Individual Membership: 100 EUR
Professional Organisation Membership: 500 EUR
Educational Institutes Membership: 500 EUR
Student Membership: NO FEE
Corporate Supporter: 500 EUR
Affiliate Membership: 50 EUR

Use of members logo Academy conference – access to special rates Website – members only area Access to Special Interest Groups and Forums Academy News updates Eligible to vote Access to Fellowship Programme

Individual

An individual who is an optometrist, optician, educationalist, or researcher working in the field of optometry and optics (Includes Fellows)

Use of members logo Academy conference – access to special rates Website – members only area Access to Special Interest Groups and Forums Academy News updates Eligible to vote Access to Fellowship Programme

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER BENEFITS

  1. International networking opportunities for optometrists, opticians, researchers, educationalists that can help individual members continue their professional development, expand their knowledge base, and build their own professional networks.
  2. Right to use Academy member logo.
  3. Discounted member rates to Academy Annual Conference.
  4. Admission to Academy prestigious Fellowship Program.
  5. Access to the Academy “members-only” section of the Academy Website.
  6. Membership of the Academy special interest groups (SIGs) and forums.
  7. Individual member Voting Rights.
  8. Regular Academy News updates.
  9. Advance notification of international eye care and research events.

Annual Fee – EUR 100

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Student

Open to under and post graduate students Europe and beyond studying in optometry and optics. (Confirmation by the institution where the study is being undertaken), (Includes European Diploma Students)

Use of members logo Academy conference – access to special rates Website – members only area Access to Special Interest Groups and Forums Academy News updates Eligible to vote Access to Fellowship Programme

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
(Proof of student status required by educational institute)

  1. International networking opportunities that can support students find research opportunities, exchange programmes, and build their own personal professional networks.
  2. Discounted student / postgraduate member rates to Academy Annual Conference.
  3. Access to the Academy “members-only” section of the Academy Website.
  4. Membership of the Academy special interest groups (SIGs) and forums.
  5. Regular Academy News updates.
  6. Advance notification of international eye care and research events.
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Professional Organisation

A national/regional association working in the field of optometry and optics

Use of members logo Academy conference – access to special rates Website – members only area Access to Special Interest Groups and Forums Academy News updates Eligible to vote Access to Fellowship Programme

PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS

  1. Access to an international network of optometrists, opticians, researchers, educationalists, and fellow organisations to develop information exchange and build professional networks.
  2. Right to use Academy member logo.
  3. Entitlement to vote (Named key contact only)
  4. Listing Organisation name, logo / badge, and profile on “About Us” section on Academy Website with link to own organisation website.
  5. Promotion of organisation events, news, research grants and awards on Academy Website.
  6. Admittance to Associate Member program as below.
  7. Access to Academy online Special Interest Groups and Forums which include Binocular Vision, Cornea, Contact Lenses and Refractive Technology, Education, Low Vision, Optics & Lens Technology and Primary Eye Care.
  8. Regular Academy News updates.
  9. Advance notification of international eye care and research events.

Annual Fee – EUR 500

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Corporate supporter

Supporter or Sponsor from the corporate sector working in the field of optometry and optics.

Use of members logo Academy conference – access to special rates Website – members only area Access to Special Interest Groups and Forums Academy News updates Eligible to vote Access to Fellowship Programme

CORPORATE SUPPORTERS

  1. Access to international networking opportunities.
  2. Right to use Academy member logo.
  3. Listing, Company Logo and profile on Academy ‘About Us’ section on the website with a link through to Company own website.
  4. Promotion of events, news, awards, research / marketing positions to all Academy members.
  5. Entitlement to vote (Named key contact only).
  6. Advanced notification and special sponsorship package offer to Annual Academy Conference.
  7. Concessional company employee rates to attend Academy Annual Conference. (2 per corporate)
  8. Access to Academy online Special Interest Groups and Forums which include Binocular Vision, Cornea, Contact Lenses and Refractive Technology, Education, Low Vision, Optics & Lens Technology and Primary Eye Care.
  9. Regular Academy News updates.
  10. Advance notification of international eye care and research events.

Annual Fee – EUR 500

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Educational Institutes

A university, school, hospital, research institution or specialist interest group working in the field of optometry and optics.

Use of members logo Academy conference – access to special rates Website – members only area Access to Special Interest Groups and Forums Academy News updates Eligible to vote Access to Fellowship Programme

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES

  1. Access to international networking opportunities that support and promote the establishment of exchange programs including Erasmus programs and build their own professional networks.
  2. Right to use Academy member logo.
  3. Listing University Name and profile on “About Us” section of the Academy Website with a link through to institute own website.
  4. Promotion of events, news, awards, research and teaching positions to all Academy members.
  5. Discounted key contact rates to Academy Annual Conference. (2 per institute)
  6. Admittance to Affiliate Member program as below.
  7. Access to special Student Membership rate for all under registered students.
  8. Entitlement to vote (Named key contact only)
  9. Entitled to nominate candidates to sit on the Academy Education Committee.
  10. Regular Academy News updates.
  11. Advance notification of international eye care and research events.

Annual Fee – EUR 500

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Affiliate membership

An individual with an interest in optometry and optics and working within the sector. Open to colleagues from Professional Organisations, Corporate Supporters & Educational Institutes.

Use of members logo Academy conference – access to special rates Website – members only area Access to Special Interest Groups and Forums Academy News updates Eligible to vote Access to Fellowship Programme

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP

(New Category; open to colleagues within the optometry and optics sector)

  1. Access to an international network of optometrists, opticians, researchers, educationalists, and organisations that can help individual members continue their professional development, expand their knowledge base, and build their own professional networks
  2. Discounted member rates to Academy Annual Conference
  3. Access to the Academy members-only section of the website.
  4. Membership of the Academy special interest groups (SIGs) and forums
  5. Regular Academy News updates.
  6. Advance notification of international eye care and research events.

Restrictions:

  • Not entitled to vote
  • Not entitled to use Academy Logo for personal use
  • Required to upgrade to FULL Individual Member for admission to Academy prestigious Fellowship Program and use of Academy logo.

Annual Fee – EUR 50

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Unlock a world of opportunities in optometry and optics by becoming a member of the EAOO community. Join us today and embark on a journey of professional growth, knowledge sharing, and innovation!

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