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Benefits of Membership 2025
Why Join OVDRA?

Explore Our Membership Benefits

Be Featured Exclusive Opportunities Advance Your Credentials Continuing Education Fellowship COVT State Community E-Blasts Volunteer Hub Students & Residents Research Grants Therapist Corner Affinity Programs

Exclusive Opportunities

Access exclusive practice and volunteer roles tailored to your skills and passion. Members post free listings and collaborate on meaningful projects.

Advance Your Credentials

Enjoy discounted certification fees and track your progress seamlessly with Certemy, your all-in-one credential management platform.

Discounted Continuing Education

Check our Event Calendar for exclusive education events with special member pricing, including the Annual Meeting!

Fellowship (FOVDR)

Earn your Fellowship certification for ODs with special member pricing and dedicated support.

Certified Optometric Vision Therapist (COVT)

Certified Optometric Vision Therapist program with special member pricing and easy certification management.

Connect with Your State Community

Engage and collaborate with members in your state to build stronger professional relationships.

Member E-Blasts & Updates

Stay informed with the latest news, resources, and opportunities delivered directly to your inbox.

Practice & Volunteer Opportunities

Find or post practice openings and volunteer roles tailored for OVDRA members. Visit our Volunteer Hub for more information.

Student & Resident Benefits

Membership is free for all years of optometry school and residency.

Students and residents receive discounted registration and access to educational content to support your journey into vision therapy.

Research Grant Eligibility

Each year from March through May, OVDRA accepts applications for Research Grants to support oculomotor, binocular vision, visual information processing, learning-related vision problems, and vision therapy research. These Grants are available to members only.

Vision Therapist Corner

Learn more about certification, meet the COVT Mentors, learn about the heritage of vision therapists in OVDRA, and more! Stay up to date with the latest techniques and research to build your knowledge base.

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Affinity Programs

OVDRA offers special member discounts with a variety of industry partners. Benefits include lab discounts, supplies, equipment, and more — specifically curated to support your vision therapy practice and professional growth.

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