Help advance the research, literacy and educational aspects of the scientific field of the tear film and ocular surface

Become part of an international, collaborative network of scientists, clinicians and industry representatives

Access the TFOS Membership Database & Search Function (current Members contact Linda Herrington for your password Linda@TearFilm.org)

Obtain a subscription to The Ocular Surface provided, free of charge, to all TFOS Members through an educational grant from Alcon Laboratories, Inc

Receive a discount to the TFOS event at ARVO and other Society meetings

Worldwide networking opportunities: invitations to the TFOS Networking Nights

Apply, if eligible, for TFOS Student Awards at International Conferences including ARVO, EVER and TFOS Conferences

Receive Up-to-date information on Society programs, services and news

Vote in TFOS elections

Participate in Society governance

Full Membership - $120
Student/Fellow Membership - $30 (with documentation about training status)*

*Students and fellows must provide a letter (e-mail) from their Department Chairperson, Research Director or Preceptor to support their application for the reduced training rate.

Please send documentation of professional and/or student/fellowship status to:

Rose M. Sullivan
rose@tearfilm.org