Registration
Welcome to the Optometry's Meeting registration page. Here you will find registration rates and instructions, as well as information on discounts and savings.
Start your Optometry's Meeting registration
Click the button below to begin your Optometry's Meeting registration. Note: you must use your AOA account.*
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*Not logged in already? There's a good chance you already exist in our system. If you ever were an AOA or AOSA member, or registered for a paraoptometric examination, your login credentials are still valid.
Questions about registration, rates or deadlines? Please email optometrysmeeting@aoa.org or review our frequently asked questions.
Questions about retrieving your AOA account? Please contact AOA Member Services or call 800.365.2219.
Optometry’s Meeting® 2026 Registration Pricing & Deadlines
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AOA/AOSA Member Registration
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EARLY BIRD |
ADVANCED |
ONSITE |
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Optometrist |
$580 |
$635 |
$695 |
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Life Member |
$215 |
$240 |
$265 |
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Optometric Educator |
$430 |
$430 |
$545 |
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Optometric Education Staff |
$430 |
$485 |
$545 |
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Optometrist One-Day Pass: Wednesday, Thursday or Friday or Saturday |
$375 |
$435 |
$495 |
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Optometric Staff /Paraoptometric One-Day Pass, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday or Saturday |
$125 |
$125 |
$125 |
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Optometric Staff / Paraoptometric |
$215 |
$215 |
$215 |
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Student/Future Optometrist |
$60 |
$75 |
$115 |
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Resident/Post-Graduate |
$114 |
$130 |
$145 |
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Association Executive |
$225 |
$245 |
$265 |
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House of Delegates (Only) *For Optometrist HOD attendees only* |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Non-AOA Member Registration - Access to CE, EyeCare Square exhibit hall and all events, unless otherwise noted.
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EARLY BIRD |
ADVANCED |
ONSITE |
|
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Optometrist |
$1,015 |
$1,115 |
$1,215 |
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Optometrist One-Day Pass Wednesday, Thursday or Friday or Saturday |
$615 |
$665 |
$715 |
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Optometric Educator |
$730 |
$785 |
$845 |
|
Optometric Staff / Paraoptometric |
$265 |
$290 |
$315 |
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Optometric Staff / Paraoptometric One-Day Pass, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday |
$190 |
$215 |
$240 |
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Student/Future Optometrist |
$164 |
$186 |
$219 |
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Resident/Post-Graduate |
$275 |
$290 |
$315 |
Guest Registration
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Guest Registration Fees - NO CE: Includes access to exhibit hall/breaks & special events, when noted. Guest Pass is only available with a valid Conference badge |
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Exhibits & Events: Adult Guest |
$275 |
$290 |
$315 |
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Exhibits & Events: Child 11-17 years |
$80 |
$80 |
$90 |
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Exhibits & Events: Child 4 -10 years |
$50 |
$50 |
$60 |
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Exhibits & Events: Child 0-3 years |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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3-Day Exhibit Hall Only Pass – Does not qualify for CE (Non-Exhibitors) |
$65 |
$90 |
$115 |
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Celebration Ticket Only (Only needed if a full guest pass isn't purchased—no access to Opening Reception or EyeCare Square) |
$165 |
$190 |
$215 |
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1-Day Exhibit Hall Pass — Friday Only |
$0 |
$0 |
$50 |
|
AOA Speakers |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Press Pass |
Press Pass - $0 Please contact ycooper@aoa.org for information on securing a press pass. |
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Exhibitor & Industry
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EARLY BIRD |
ADVANCED |
ONSITE |
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Exhibitor (Booth Allotment) |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Exhibitor (Additional Beyond Allotment) |
$223 |
$234 |
$245 |
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Industry Partner |
$580 |
$635 |
$695 |
Registration discounts, savings and special rates
Optometry’s Meeting delivers a premier conference experience for optometry professionals. Here are several ways that attendees can save money but still gain access to this top-notch, professional experience.
4 ways to save on your Optometry’s Meeting experience
- Are you an AOA/AOSA member or associate member? The annual AOA and AOSA member meeting offers special member pricing—half off or more in some cases! So, too, AOA member doctors can enroll their staff as AOA associate members—at no cost to their AOA membership—to qualify for member pricing. Contact memberservices@aoa.org or visit aoa.org/join to start your membership today!
- Take advantage of early registration tiers! The next easiest way to save on Optometry’s Meeting: Register for the meeting during the early-bird registration period, January through March 31, to receive the lowest registration rates.
- Are you active military? In recognition of your service to our nation, Optometry’s Meeting offers a $150 discount for active military attendees on a full conference registration fee. Please contact optometrysmeeting@aoa.org for more information.
- Take advantage of housing and travel discounts! Optometry’s Meeting offers different hotel options to choose within the housing block that will give you not only the best rates but also the closest rooms to the convention center. And if you're an optometry student, early career OD or optometric faculty, the AOA and AOSA have made AOA+ travel grants available for you to attend Optometry's Meeting. Learn more about AOA+ travel grant opportunities.
Hey paraoptometric professionals! Need help making your case to attend?
Are you a paraoptometric professional eager to attend Optometry's Meeting but need help making a strong case to your manager or boss? This customizable justification letter can help.
The downloadable letter outlines the unique benefits of paraoptometric attendance at Optometry's Meeting and how it aligns with not only your professional goals but also your practice goals. It also explains how networking with other professionals in the field can help establish a meaningful connection and resource for your career.
