Practitioners

Why be a member?

Member Benefits Click here to become a member

  • Continuing Professional Development Activities
    Congresses, seminars, self-study. The Association provides CPD that allows you to accumulate all 30 points per year.
  • Power of and desire for a unified / cohesive Profession

  • Transformation Process
    Transparent moves to accommodate change e.g. revised constitution.
  • Commitment to key professional issues
    By dedicated individuals/teams, addressing optometry in practice, the profession (as a whole) as well as the future of optometry.
  • Representation
    Of the Profession at all levels (Government, Medical Aids, HPCSA, BHF, Professional Board etc).
  • Integral part of eye-care team
    (Local and international) - Camaraderie and sense of belonging.
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  • News and Views
    (Optiforum, E Newsletter, email etc)
  • Access to broad spectrum
    Of expertise (legal, financial, Human Resources, Technical etc). - Advice/Assistance/Problem solving on personal and professional basis.
  • Campaign and Project participation
    (Eye Sense for Your Licence, Right to Sight, Eagle Eye, School Screening etc).
  • Setting of Codes

  • Ethics
    Integrity of Profession
    Principle of self regulation
  • Testimonials of Good Standing
    Where applicable (CV's, international bodies, education institutions, research projects etc).
  • Indemnity Insurance
    To the value of R2.5 million. Applies to members only.
  • Group Benefits
    Long and Short-term Insurance, Motor vehicle purchases/leasing, cell phones etc., Medical Aid, Provident Fund, etc.
    • Marketing and flag flying on behalf of Profession