US Doctors
Advocacy, education and professional guidance are available to every AOA US Doctor of Optometry.
Featured Benefit: AOA EyeLearn
AOA EyeLearn provides a comprehensive online catalog of educational modules, webinars and resources designed to enhance clinical proficiency, support modern optometric practice and improve practice management for doctors and paraoptometric staff.
Benefits for US Doctors of Optometry
Explore exclusive benefits, resources and advocacy available through AOA membership at every stage of your optometry career.
Discounts for ODs
Access exclusive discounts on membership and events to save during the early stages of your career.
- Discounted dues in first 5 years = $1500+ total savings
- Reduced rates for residents = $900+ total savings
- Member-only rates for Optometry's Meetings and other AOA events
Connection
Build relationships with peers, mentors and leaders within a nationwide community of optometrists.
Education & Insights
Stay informed through continuing education, clinical updates and industry insights.
- Featured Benefit: AOA EyeLearn, On-Demand CE & Learning Resources
- AOA Focus Magazine
- AOA News (Including weekly and daily newsletters: Week in Focus and First Look)
Practice Resources
Enhance patient care with AOA-vetted tools and solutions.
Career Advancement
Pursue new opportunities and expand your leadership throughout your optometry career.
Financial Planning
Protect your financial future with solutions that support your personal and professional goals.
Advocacy for Optometry
Rely on a strong, collective voice to safeguard the profession, secure your future and deliver results.
AOA Highlights
Insights, events and experiences to help you grow as an OD
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Ask the Coding Experts
You ask, the experts answer. The AOA Coding and Reimbursement Committee supports the AOA's strategic direction to develop and value procedural (CPT), diagnostic (ICD-10) and supply codes (HCPCS). Members can submit questions regarding medical records and coding to askthecodingexpert@aoa.org. Here are the latest questions.
Highlights from Optometry's Meeting® 2026
Check out what you might have missed from Optometry's Meeting® 2026 in Phoenix.
AOA on Capitol Hill 2025: Live News Updates
Welcome to the official news hub for AOA on Capitol Hill 2025! Follow along with the AOA's exclusive coverage from optometry's single-largest federal advocacy event in Washington, D.C., and learn about the issues 600 of our colleagues championed on Capitol Hill.