World Council of Optometry
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Affiliate Membership Application

Affiliate Membership is open to universities, NGOs, organizations and institutions that represent special optometric interests.

The WCO annual membership is from January 1- December 31. Applications processed after September 1 will be prorated.

Membership dues for Affiliate Members are $896 USD per year. Once your membership application has been approved, you will receive an invoice.  Your membership will be activated once payment is received.

For more information, contact us at enquiries@worldoptometry.org.

Application

Please note that our Membership and Administrative Coordinator is currently out of the Office so  WCO membership application processing will resume on Feb 19, 2026.

Organization/Institution Information

Contact Information

1) Invoice/Finance Contact

Please fill out the information below for the contact that will receive the WCO membership invoice / financial communications for your organization.

2) Media / Communications Contact

Please fill out the information below for the contact who will receive WCO E-Newsletter, Press Releases, World Optometry Week and World Sight Day-related communications on behalf of your organization.

3) Leadership Contact

Please fill out the information below for the leadership contact that will receive membership materials and other WCO communications.
If you check YES we will also send WCO E-News, Press Releases, World Optometry Week and World Sight Day-related communications to this person.

Governing Document/s

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.
All documents must be in English or translated into English, as that is the official language of the World Council of Optometry.

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