The Association of Optometrists (AOP) is the leading representative membership organisation for
optometrist
Optometry is a specialized health care profession that involves examining the eyes and related structures for defects or abnormalities. Optometrists are health care professionals who typically provide comprehensive primary eye care.
In the Un ...
s in the United Kingdom.
It supports over 82% of practising optometrists (members) to fulfil their professional roles to protect the nation’s eye health.
Activities and services
The Association provides a range of professional services and products to its members, including:
* Indemnity insurance
* Legal representation and advice
* Continuing education and training (CET)
* Annual conferences, events and webinars
* News, online and print, under the brand title
Optometry Today
* Political lobbying
History
The organisation traces its history back to 1946.
when the Institute of Ophthalmic Opticians (formed in 1904)
and the Joint Council of Qualified Opticians (founded in 1923),
were incorporated into The Association of Optical Practitioners.
In 1986, the organisation renamed to the Association of Optometrists.
The organisation retains use of the 'AOP' acronym.
In 2017 the organisation reported it had grown to "17,000+ members", "representing 80% of UK optometrists".
Publishing
The organisation publishes a
professional journal, ''
Optometry Today''.
See also
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European Academy of Optometry and Optics The European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO) is a membership organization for the development of optometry
Optometry is a specialized health care profession that involves examining the eyes and related structures for defects or abnormali ...
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World Council of Optometry The World Council of Optometry (WCO) is a membership organization for the development of optometry ( eye care) internationally. The WCO is the first and only optometric organization to have official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) ...
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American Optometric Association
The American Optometric Association (AOA), founded in 1898, represents approximately 37,000 doctors of optometry, optometry students and para-optometric assistants and technicians in the United States.
Overview
The AOA states that:
The American O ...
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American Academy of Optometry The American Academy of Optometry (AAO) is an organization of optometrist
Optometry is a specialized health care profession that involves examining the eyes and related structures for defects or abnormalities. Optometrists are health care prof ...
References
External links
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Optometry Today
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Eye care in the United Kingdom
Health in the London Borough of Islington
Medical associations based in the United Kingdom
Organisations based in the London Borough of Islington