Protect your professional interests
Get expert legal advice for things like complaints and investigations, employment contracts, and tie-in fees. Understand your options and make informed decisions
Newly-qualified membership
Preparing to qualify or new to practice? AOP membership is a career constant, by your side from the start and wherever your future takes you. As you establish yourself in optometry, we’ll help you build confidence, navigate new experiences and access the resources, advice and support you need
Boost your clinical confidence
Call on expert clinical guidance when facing challenging scenarios or uncertainty in practice. Reinforce your clinical judgement and keep providing the best possible care
Keep your skills sharp
Strengthen your skills and stay on top of your mandatory CPD through trusted articles and resources, including Optometry Today, plus exclusive events and webinars
Safeguard your new career
Meet GOC requirements and practise with confidence with professional indemnity insurance included in your membership, so you have cover in place if things go wrong
Learn from those who've been there
Connect with an experienced optometrist to learn from their experience, share ideas and get a different perspective through the early stages of your career
Navigate life’s challenges
Access confidential support and practical help for whatever work or life throws your way, from everyday worries to more difficult situations