Career and Education

The American Academy of Optometry (the Academy) is an association of optometric and other vision science-related professionals who strive to stay at the top of their field and are committed to promoting the art and science of vision care through lifelong learning. With 97% retention rate of the over 11,500 members, consisting of 6,000 Fellows, candidates, and students, the Academy is a thriving professional association whose membership has nearly doubled in the last ten years. The Academy has a budget of over $6.5 million and reserves of about $7.5 million. The Academy’s annual meeting is the largest in optometry and provides nearly 300 hours of innovative continuing education lectures, clinical workshops, symposia, and scientific presentations. The American Academy of Opt