About us

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.

AOP Benefits

Benefits of membership include:

• Fortnightly copy of OT magazine
• Discount on books
• Occupational vision standards

Blog

An insider's guide to what it's really like being an Optometry student.

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.

FREE Student 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

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

What does the AOP do?

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

Benefits

The AOP provides professional indemnity insurance as well as a host of benefits available only to members.

International Optometrists and students are welcomed into the profession in the UK. This section provides information and guidance to help you.

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.

Student Events

The AOP arranges a number of eduational and fun events tailor-made for students and pre-regs.