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Students are really important to the AOP. Have a look around and you will find plenty here to help you with your studies as well as access to discounts, study materials, support and events.
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Useful links

There is a wealth of information around studying optometry and here is a list of useful links to start you off.
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Learning Zone

The AOP provides a variety of study aids to help you gain optometric skills and knowledge to support your undergraduate and pre-reg studies. This section gives you access to many topics, formats and interactive resources.
Pre-Registration Learning Tools

The resources in this section will help you prepare for your Pre-Registration Period.

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Top Tips to improve your core optometry skills.
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FREE Student Membership

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AOP Benefits

Benefits of membership include:
- Fortnightly copy of OT magazine
- Discount on books
- Occupational vision standards
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Need help?

Remember the AOP is there for you so if you are having difficulties in your studies or around coping with life as a student please call our Student Helpline for independent confidential advice and support.
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FREE Pre-Registration Membership

Apply for FREE student membership online today!
AOP Benefits

Benefits of membership include:
- Fortnightly copy of OT magazine
- Discount on books
- Occupational vision standards
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Pre-Reg Discussion Zone, a forum for you to ask questions and discuss pre-reg related matters.
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What does the AOP do?

The AOP represents the interests of individual optometrists as well as the interests of the profession as a whole
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Benefits

The AOP provides professional indemnity insurance as well as a host of benefits available only to members.
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Find out more useful information for optometrists on the main AOP website.
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International Optometrists and students are welcomed into the profession in the UK. This section provides information and guidance to help you.
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Need Help?

Remember the AOP is there for you so if you have any queries about being a student or optomestrist in teh UK please call our Helpline for independent confidential advice and support.
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What is an Optometrist?

An optometrist is a highly trained healthcare specialist who examines the health of your eyes, detects any eye conditions and writes prescriptions for spectacles or contact lenses.

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A short 3D film promoting careers in optics. This short video was directed and acted by students.

Multimedia

Latest Multimedia

MIDO 2013: l.a.Eyeworks

At MIDO this year OT spoke with l.a.Eyeworks about its products
Optrafair 2013: GOC (part two)

OT speaks to the GOC's head of education, Linda Ford, about the newly introduced Peer Review education element
Optrafair 2013: The GOC (part one)

OT speaks to the GOC's head of education, Linda Ford, about the enhanced CET rules, which were introduced on January 1 with the 2013-2015 cycle
Why should practitioners consider joining the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers?

OT spoke to WCSM upper warden, Chris Hunt, and liveryman, Zahra Jessa, about the benefits of joining the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers

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MIDO 2013: l.a.Eyeworks
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Optrafair 2013: GOC (part two)
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Optrafair 2013: The GOC (part one)
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Why should practitioners consider joining the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers?
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MIDO 2013: Fashion
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Optrafair 2013: MPSII
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Optrafair London 2014
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Optrafair 2013 Impressions
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Essilor Pioneers Roadshow
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Fresh Eyes
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AOP Peer Review Roadshows
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