Memberships Available

BIPOSA is an association which includes:

1. UK and Ireland Ophthalmologists with a specialist interest in paediatric ophthalmology and / or strabismus

2. Orthoptists

3. Associate members including:

• • UK and Ireland Doctors training in paediatric ophthalmology or strabismus
  • UK and Ireland Paediatric / Strabismus Fellows*
  • International ophthalmologists with an interest in paediatric ophthalmology and / or strabismus
  • Research doctors and scientists with interests in paediatric ophthalmology and / or strabismus
  • Hospital optometrists with a particular interest in paediatric ophthalmology

4. Honorary members (by invitation only)

* Fellowships

The term “Fellowship” is going out of use in the context of UK training ophthalmologists. Trainees who have completed an “out-of-programme paediatric training” (OOPT) in paediatric ophthalmology or strabismus (and from 2024 level 4 training in paediatric ophthalmology or strabismus) have the same recognition for those applying for associate membership

Instructions for application to become a member:

1. 1. Read the guidelines and byelaws here
   2. Fill in the application form completing the sections appropriate for your speciality/grade
   3. Send it off! Your application will be assessed by the Charity Trustees and if accepted you will be asked to complete an annual standing order mandate
   4. Please note that membership is completed ONLY on receipt of payment of your membership subscription. Failure to make annual payment by standing order makes membership lapse