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The Association for Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics is a global not-for-profit organization for scientists and individuals from all disciplines related to ocular pharmacology and its therapeutic applications. AOPT- has a diverse, multi-national membership composed of preclinical and clinical scientists, students, and healthcare professionals. Members are from academic institutions, pharma and biotech industries, device companies, clinics and private practice. If you want to join our membership to enjoy the benefits for AOPT members, please
AOPT Membership Information
There are four classes of membership in AOPT: Regular Members, Associate Members, Contributing Members, and Emeritus Members.
- REGULAR MEMBERS. The Regular Membership represent individuals demonstrating a genuine interest in or making significant contribution to ocular pharmacology and therapeutics. This may be evidenced by a) scientific publications; b) attendance at pharmacological, ophthalmological, optometric, or visual science meetings; c) direct involvement in research. A candidate for membership completes the online membership form and pays the appropriate membership dues. Membership is for two years. A subscription to the Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics is optional.
- ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. Associate Membership is for pre-doctoral and postdoctoral students. A candidate for this membership must have a pre-doctoral, or postdoctoral student status, and must complete the online membership form and pay the appropriate membership dues.
- CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS. Contributing Membership is restricted to corporations, associations, and individuals who support the objectives of AOPT but do not satisfy the requirements of Regular Membership or individuals elected to membership in any class who voluntarily choose to become Contributing Members. A candidate for contributing membership completes the online membership form and pays the appropriate membership dues.
- EMERITUS MEMBERS. Any Regular Member may make a written request to the Treasurer that his/her membership be transferred to that of an Emeritus Member. The request is subject to approval of the membership committee. Emeritus Members have all the rights and privileges of Regular Members, except those of voting and holding elective office.
Membership benefits:
- Only AOPT members may submit abstracts and present at the AOPT biennial Meeting. Membership dues include abstract fees.
- Reduced registration fees for AOPT meetings, free participation of other activities organized by AOPT.
- Discounted subscription to the official AOPT Journal, Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics (JOPT) (hyperlink needed here).
- Eligible for travel grants to the AOPT biennial Meeting.
- Eligible for “Fellow of AOPT (FAOPT)” based on members’ dedication, leadership and contributions to AOPT.
- Eligible for AOPT board, committee and leadership opportunity.