Our purpose and values
Discover more about what drives us
About us
We are the leading representative membership organisation for optometrists in the UK. We support over 82% of practising optometrists to fulfil their professional roles to protect the nation’s eye health. We protect, support and represent our members throughout their careers
Governance and structure
Our Board, Council and committees play a crucial role in our work
Our five-year strategy 2022–2026
Setting out our ambitious vision for the AOP over the next five years, and our roadmap to achieve this goal
Contact the AOP
Got a query? Get in touch with a member of our team. We are here to help
Marketing opportunities
We offer a range of advertising and sponsorship opportunities
Vacancies at the AOP and OT
Discover the latest job vacancies at the AOP and OT
AOP Annual report
Promoting the profession, serving and protecting our members in 2022
Latest news See all View all Latest news
- Carbomer eye gel recall on specific brands
- DVSA misses opportunity to improve sight standards for motorists, warns Association of Optometrists
- NHS backlog emergency forcing people to go private or risk permanent sight loss, latest survey finds
- AOP calls for ‘bold thinking’ in response to DHSC request for new minor and urgent eye care service
- New AOP members elected to join Hospital Optometrists Committee
