Membership
As a BCLA member you will distinguish yourself as a dedicated, passionate and effective eye care professional. BCLA membership empowers you at all stages of your education and professional career through specialist, high quality CPD and research delivered by leading experts in contact lens and anterior eye health. As a member of the association you will join a global community of like-minded professionals with common values and passion for eyecare.
By joining the BCLA you can access benefits worth over £1000 for as little as £4.54 per week and support your educational and professional advancement.

Student and Newly Qualified Membership
The BCLA offers discounted membership to support you through your studies and into the first 2 years post qualification as you move into practice. Membership is open to those in the UK and overseas and includes:
- Full time optometry students
- Part-time contact lens and dispensing optician students
- Junior hospital doctors and student ophthalmologists
- Full time optometry post graduates
Find out more about specific membership categories, benefits and rates.