College membership

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists is the only membership body for ophthalmologists, representing the profession in the development of standards and the workforce.

Your career. Your voice. Your College.

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists is a thriving community of eye care professionals around the world. Membership offers you the opportunity to shape the future of your career and your discipline.

As a College member you can:

Learn

  • Develop your skillset and deliver better eye care by taking advantage of our extensive education programme
  • Attend our annual Congress for networking and learning at the UK’s largest ophthalmology conference
  • Stay informed on the latest research through valuable resources and guidance including ophthalmology journals, College News magazine and our enewsletter EyeMail
  • Extend or refresh your knowledge with access to on-demand learning programmes on our online learning platform Inspire as well as discounted training courses.

Connect

  • Join your colleagues and peers to form the voice of your profession and belong to a thriving community
  • Develop your own professional brand and help to improve clinical practice worldwide by engaging with College work
  • Develop a varied and mutually beneficial network in the UK and internationally
  • Access best practice by working with fellow professionals with a wide range of experience and knowledge.

Succeed

  • Get recognition for your skills and expertise in the speciality by achieving professional accreditation through the College
  • Take advantage of support and guidance from colleagues and staff members
  • Raise your professional profile by sharing your insights and knowledge through our platforms.
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