There are several benefits of becoming an OPAI member. Any healthcare professional with an interest in the science of ophthalmic plastic surgery is welcome to join the society. While only ophthalmologists can become General member in OPAI; any professional with active interest in Oculoplastics, Orbital and Lacrimal disorders can become an associate member of OPAI. General / Regular Members are allowed to vote or hold office within the organisation where as associate members, international members and honorary members are not allowed to do so.
The following are the suggested categories of professionals who may benefit from OPAI membership (non-exhaustive list):
- Ophthalmologists
- Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeons
- General Plastic Surgeons
- Maxillofacial surgeons
- ENT Surgeons
- Dentists
- Dermatologists
- Pathologists
- Ocularists
- Optometrists
- Research scientists