Membership

Everything we do starts and ends with our members. We are here to support you at every stage of your career – from the first days at university to the highest levels of professional achievement. We make sure that you have the knowledge, skills and resources to fulfil your professional potential and provide the highest quality eye health care to your patients.

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Join the College today

Invest in your future with membership of your professional body. We offer a range of membership packages and benefits to suit every stage of your career.

Life and Honorary Fellowship (FCOptom)

Fellowship of the College (FCOptom) is an acknowledgement of outstanding professionals and their commitment to the profession, experience and accomplishments.

Member resources

We have developed a number of useful resources to help you raise awareness of your profession and promote your practice in your community.

Locum resources

We've put together a support pack for members working as locums in multiple practices.

Taking a career break

Career breaks are becoming more common as many optometrists take on family responsibilities or recuperate from illness, take time out to travel, or focus on learning or other interests and projects. 

Membership support and conditions

Find out more about reclaiming your tax, changing membership category, Code of Conduct, policies and more.

University student

Free membership

Pre-registration trainee

Free membership

Qualified optometrist

Choose your membership option

Associate

For UK-registered dispensing opticians, ophthalmologists, ophthalmic nurses or orthoptists

Membership categories and fees: Join today!

Invest in your future with membership your professional body. We off a range of membership packages - and invaluable member benefits - for optometrists at every stage of their careers.

Full range of member benefits

You can take advantage of a wide range of benefits with College membership. Take a look at the list and make sure you don’t miss out.