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Join or Renew IEOC Membership

IEOC Purpose

This non-profit organization was formed in 2009 to bring together medical professionals who are interested in the field of equine ophthalmology in order to collectively advance the science of equine ophthalmology and to improve the care of equine patients.

Membership Qualifications

An invitation to join the IEOC is extended to any Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), or equivalent, clinician or non-veterinarian clinical researcher who is interested in equine ophthalmology. This includes all veterinary ophthalmologists, internists, surgeons and other specialists, as well as general practitioners or researchers with an interest in equine ophthalmology. 

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Membership is also open to veterinary residents, and to DVM or equivalent students. Individuals in the latter group are required to be sponsored by a member veterinarian.

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If your professional background and/or interests lie in equine ophthalmology, please consider applying for membership. See instructions on this page.

Dues Fees and Calendar

The dues cycle follows the calendar year, but opens generally mid-November, and will close the end of May annually. Dues for the following year will reopen the following November. Prorating is not provided. All members must be renewed to submit registration for the Symposium each spring. The 2025 dues fees are $165USD, and trainees are $100USD, a $50 late fee will be charged for submissions made on or after February 1st.

Renewing, Current Members

Thank you for maintaining your IEOC membership! The 2025 dues renewal cycle is now open through May 31st, 2025.

Lapsed or New 2025 Members

Lapsed Members: These are members who do not choose to renew annually. The IEOC welcomes any past member to re-apply, an application form and credentials submission will be required for re-submission and approval. Once dues renewals open in November of 2024, to re-apply an application form will need to be submitted for committee review. Once approved, a dues form and link will be provided for submission.

Highlighted Membership Benefits

  • Invitation to attend and/or present at the annual Symposium

  • Collaboration opportunities at the Symposium and online

  • Opportunity to apply for research grants

  • Access to a members-only social media site

  • Access to a searchable archived online members-only listserv. 

  • Complimentary access to all Symposium course proceedings and 'Pearls', no matter attendance

  • Access to a quarterly newsletter with original content written by other esteemed members

  • Reduced subscription rate for digital access to the Veterinary Ophthalmology journal

  • Access to the on-line digital membership directory with detailed members-only contact information

  • A professional listing in the equine ophthalmology referral database for public referrals.

  • Opportunity to serve on the IEOC Board or committees

  • Help contribute to equine ophthalmology exposure within the veterinary community and public education

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