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Membership in the California Optometric Association is tripartite; you also become a member of the American Optometric Association as well as a local society within your geographical location in California, all of which provides you with local, state and national representation. COA works on your behalf to:

Protect your license to practice in California
Represent the interests of optometrists in the California legislature and the courts
Advocate for a position in the regulatory and health care systems and for the inclusion in managed care programs
Promote access and enhance the public’s perception of comprehensive optometric health care
Offer quality continuing education programs to meet license requirements

Check out all your COA & AOA benefits HERE!

Note: Did you know that failure to post in the workplace the USCIS Discrimination Notice can result in severe civil financial penalties? It is one of the 16 employment-related posters required to be placed in the workplace by every employer. COA makes these posters available to members at a significant savings. To learn more click HERE or get your required employment law poster now!

Additional Benefits

Governmental & Legislative support
Legislative Keyperson Training
Subscriptions to COA publications:
- Award-winning California Optometry magazine
- Government Affairs Weekly
- COA Member News E-newsletter
Find An Eye Doc online locator service listings
Members Only access to COA Online, including up-to-date legislative issues
Registration discounts for COA educational conferences
Membership Pin
Office Membership Plan to enroll staff in the California Paraptometric Section
Access to special member services: