Student American Academy of Optometry

Q: Is this club only for optometry students?

Yes — this is a student chapter of the American Academy of Optometry specifically for UC Berkeley optometry students in training.

Q: What is the connection to the American Academy of Optometry (AAO)?

The club is the UC Berkeley student chapter of the AAO, reflecting the national organization's values and goals at the student level.

Pre-Health·Academic Societies

The UC Berkeley Optometry Chapter of SAAO connects optometry students to the values and goals of the American Academy of Optometry. The club encourages excellence in optometric practice, promotes the art and science of vision care, and supports personal growth, education, and active participation within the broader optometric community — helping students develop as future practitioners.

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