Membership
Join our global network and actively shape the future of optometry and vision equity.
Join Our Global Optometry Alliance
Joining GOPHA means more than becoming a member of an organisation; it means actively shaping the future of our profession and advancing vision equity for populations worldwide.
Membership Benefits
Amplify Your Voice & Influence Policy
Contribute to a powerful, unified voice advocating for optometry within global health systems. You will help shape policies that advance vision equity and align with WHO strategies like SPECS 2030.
Collaborate with a Global Network
Join an influential network of peers, thought leaders, and institutions. Forge partnerships, share high-impact strategies, and drive collective action on the world’s most pressing eye health challenges.
Advance Your Professional Expertise
Access specialized education and evidence-based best practices. Elevate your standing through unique opportunities to publish, present your work, and gain recognition on an international stage.
Drive High-Impact Research
Engage in multinational research collaborations. You will be part of driving innovation in scalable, community-based models of eye care that deliver tangible outcomes to inform policy.
Create Lasting Impact
Join a mission-driven community committed to results. Translate your expertise into action to strengthen health systems and create a world with better vision and better health for all.
Membership Categories
General Membership
Open to optometry professional associations directly involved in the optometry field.
Rights & Benefits:
- Eligible to vote at General Assembly
- Can hold leadership positions
Associate Membership
An invitational category for associations from countries where primary eye care providers are not yet legally recognised as optometrists.
Rights:
- May participate in projects
- No voting rights
- Cannot hold leadership positions
Affiliate Membership
For individuals, organisations, and academic institutions who support GOPHA's mission but do not qualify for General Membership.
Rights:
- Includes individual optometrists, students, NGOs, & industry partners
- Single representative voting rights
- Position on executive committee
Membership Application
Join GOPHA today to be at the forefront of the movement transforming global eye health. Please fill out the application form below.