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Membership

In 2010, the College had a membership of over 13,000, including over 9,000 practising UK Members and Fellows.   College Members work in a range of settings including:
 
  • Independent Private Practice
  • Corporate Organisations
  • The NHS (hospital and community settings)
The College’s Members are based in the UK and overseas and include students studying for degrees in optometry, trainees undertaking their Pre-Registration Period, practitioners who work in a variety of settings and retired optometrists.
  
In order to remain in membership all Fellows and Members have to pay an annual subscription according to their category of membership, must agree to abide by the Code of Ethics of the College, and, if in practice, must undertake to carry adequate professional indemnity cover to safeguard themselves and their patients.
  1. How to become a Member

    How to become a Member

    Contact the College if you wish to become a member of the College

  2. Membership Categories

    Membership Categories

    View the Membership categories - UK, Overseas, non-practising and reduced rates if you work less than 50 days.

  3. Member Benefits

    Member Benefits

    Find out more about the benefits available to you as a Member of the College.

  4. Conditions and Principles of Membership

    Conditions and Principles of Membership

    View Membership requirements