Types:

1. Active member; who was elected according to the rules of the society.
2. Honorary member; a highly-qualified ophthalmologist, or an ophthalmologist who offered a well-recognized services to the society, can be promoted and elected as an honorary member.

Requirements:

1. He should be legally competent for political rights.
2. He should be medically certified according to Egyptian rules.
3. Egyptian physicians should be members of the physician’s syndicate, while non-Egyptians are promoted and elected according to society regulations.

 

Termination:

Membership is terminated in case of;

1. Written resignation.
2. Death.
3. Loss of requirement’s fulfillment.
4. Unethical or undignified behavior.
5. Payment delay of the annual fee for 3 successive years