Full-time Membership

If you’re a licensed optometrist practicing in Alberta at least 75 days a year and a current member of the Alberta College of Optometrists, you’re eligible to apply for Full-Time Membership with the AAO. To join, simply pay your professional dues, fees, and levies, and agree to follow the AAO’s bylaws.

Membership Benefits

A full benefits guide will be provided with membership. Benefits include: 

Advocacy & Representation

  • A voice in legislative affairs
  • Membership with the Canadian Association of Optometrists

Public Awareness & Promotion

  • A listing on the patient Find an Optometrist tool on the AAO website
  • Public promotional campaigns, materials, and equipment loans
  • AAO vision care programs (Eye See…Eye Learn™ and Eyesafe™)

Practice Support & Resources

  • Patient information materials and aids
  • Online resources
  • Monthly newsletters with current and trending optometry news

Professional Development

  • Regional meetings and workshops
  • Continuing education opportunities, in-person and online
  • AAO Annual General Meeting and Conference

Member Perks

  • Member discounts for personal and professional services

Becoming a Member

For additional information, or to become a member, please email our Member Services Coordinator.

MemberServices@optometrists.ab.ca