New Doctors of Optometry
With numerous resources, the AOA supports students and young doctors of optometry entering the profession.

During this transformative time, AOA members are equipped with professional guidance for an aspiring doctor of optometry, including valuable resources such as:
In-depth analysis and personal stories from doctors of optometry across the country on topics that matter most to the profession
AOA members automatically receive a 0.25% rate discount for maintaining their membership.
Young doctors: Find your career fit.
AOA takes on anti-optometry lobbying group’s deceptions
Despite its name, the National Association of Optometrists and Opticians is a “front” for large optical retailers, working against the interests of doctors of optometry and comprehensive vision care for patients, the AOA contends in a Jan. 5 letter sent to the Internal Revenue Service.
Reshaping care: New myopia management guidance released
Access new myopia management guidance from AOA, Johnson & Johnson Vision and other stakeholders to learn how myopia care is evolving and optometry’s role.
How AOA membership has benefited me
Five member benefits you should be taking advantage of.