The Association of Optometrists (AOP) is the leading representative membership organisation for
optometrist
Optometry is the healthcare practice concerned with examining the eyes for visual defects, prescribing corrective lenses, and detecting eye abnormalities.
In the United States and Canada, optometrists are those that hold a post-baccalaureate f ...
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
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, ''
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 and optics in Europe. It aims to help in advancing scientific knowledge and learning for optometrists, opticians, and vision scientist ...
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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 ...
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American Academy of Optometry The American Academy of Optometry (AAO) is an organization of optometrists based in Orlando, Florida. Its goal is to maintain and enhance excellence in optometric practice, by both promoting research and the dissemination of knowledge.
The AAO hol ...
References
External links
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Optometry Today
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