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        <ExplanationTxt>The association is comprised of active members, special class members, partial practice members, life members, retired members, federal service members, honorary members, student members, post graduate members, optometric educators, and associate members. Each membership class contains various voting rights and other privileges.</ExplanationTxt>
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