Affiliate Members

There are three types of affiliation to the AAO, Out of Province Affiliate and Retired Affiliate. All AAO Affiliates may attend AAO functions and events at the same cost as a member, however Affiliates may not vote or hold office. Access to the AAO website is limited. Affiliates will receive all appropriate AAO correspondence and information. 

Out of Province Affiliate

Upon application, an optometrist practicing in another jurisdiction, where they maintain active membership with their respective association, may apply for an Affiliate Membership with the Alberta Association of Optometrists. The annual fee for this membership is $350.

Out of Province Affiliates are eligible to attend AAO functions and events at a 30% discount off the non-member fee. However, they may not vote or hold office. They will receive all appropriate AAO correspondence and information.

For additional information, please contact the Member Services Coordinator at: 
memberservices@optometrists.ab.ca

Retired Affiliate

When a registered optometrist retires from the practice of optometry in Alberta, they are automatically registered as a Retired Affiliate of the AAO. There is no charge for application or annual registration fees for this membership status. Retired Affiliates receive appropriate AAO mailings and are invited to the Annual General Meetings. Retired Affiliates must be non-practicing.

Resident Affiliate

For additional information, please contact the Member Services Coordinator at: memberservices@optometrists.ab.ca

Becoming a Member

For additional information, or to become a member, please email our Member Services Coordinator.

MemberServices@optometrists.ab.ca