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Provisional Members: Provisional members are physicians licensed by the Texas Medical Board practicing ophthalmology in Texas, who have either been certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology or the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery or who have practiced ophthalmology for not less than three years, which shall include an approved three-year ophthalmology residency training period. They may be considered for elevation by the Executive Council to Regular membership after a one-year period of Provisional membership. They are eligible to vote, attend meetings, and receive regular mailings. They are not eligible to hold office.

Military Members: Military members are physicians serving the Armed Forces of the United States of America in the State of Texas, who practice ophthalmology. Texas licensure shall not be required. They are eligible to attend scientific meetings and receive mailings. They are not eligible to vote or hold office.

Resident Members: Resident members are physicians who are enrolled in approved ophthalmology residency training programs in the State of Texas. They are eligible to attend scientific meetings and receive mailings. They are not eligible to vote or to hold office.

View the TOA bylaws for full membership descriptions.