The Academy is your best resource for ophthalmic education, meetings, advocacy and global eye care. Membership in the Academy is open to any ophthalmologist worldwide as well as medical doctors currently enrolled in an ophthalmology training program.
Apart from the prestige of belonging to an internationally renowned medical organization, all Academy members receive access to information not available elsewhere, and valuable benefits at no added cost, such as:
Free Annual Meeting Registration
The Academy's Annual Meeting, the premier ophthalmological meeting in the world, offers a wide array of scientific sessions, papers, posters, exhibits, video programs and instruction courses. Academy members have the opportunity to participate in the governance of the Academy at the business sessions. Members of the Academy receive preferential mailing of:
- Registration materials
- Housing applications
- Course tickets
Subscription to Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is the only journal that prints exclusively full-length, peer-reviewed reports of original research and is recognized as the premiere scientific publication in ophthalmology. Each month, members receive valuable information about surgical techniques, treatment methods, drug studies, pathophysiology, genetics and clinical trials.
Subscription to Ophthalmology is accompanied by access to OphSource.org, a convenient online resource providing opportunities to subscribe to full-text issues of top-rated, peer-reviewed ophthalmology publications, as well as access to free tables of contents, article abstracts, and e-alerts.
New in 2007, this includes free full online access to:
- American Journal of Ophthalmology
- Survey of Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmology Clinics of North America
EyeNet Magazine
The Academy's monthly newsmagazine covers the latest in clinical, business and member news. EyeNet is edited by leading ophthalmologists and a highly esteemed international editorial board. From Specialty Clinical Updates to ethical debates, EyeNet offers members a forum for improving the practice of ophthalmology; our Washington office contributes information on timely issues such as practice and risk management, clinical education and public service. (Available to international members at a discounted rate.)
"Members Only" Access
This section of the Academy Web site features Clinical Information, Educating Your Patients, and Practice Management.
Listing in the Academy's Member Directory & Industry Guide
This publication is the most comprehensive "Who's Who" of ophthalmology worldwide in print and online, and is an essential reference and networking tool (Please note: Members in Training will not be listed until all training is completed.)
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit Reporting Service
The Academy keeps records and provides free transcripts of member's CME credits online through the Academy's Web site.
Discounts on Products, Programs, Materials and Services
From clinical education to practice management to patient information materials, the Academy is renowned for the excellence of its products and services. All are developed by dedicated ophthalmologists who volunteer their expertise.
SimplifEye Ophthalmic Purchasing Program
A program from Henry Schein, Inc., the SimplifEye Ophthalmic Purchasing Program features a special formulary, developed with the help of ophthalmologists, designed to give Academy and AAOE members the best possible prices on medical, surgical and front office supplies.
Insurance
Eligibility for Academy-sponsored professional liability insurance through Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company (OMIC), a risk retention group. As a value-added service to members, OMIC coordinates access to six business insurance products and is administered by Medical Risk Management Insurance Services (MRMI), including employment practices, fraud and abuse/HIPAA privacy, errors and omissions, directors and officers, business owners, and workers compensation. (US Members only)
Also, eligibility for Academy-sponsored group insurance products administered by Marsh Affinity Group Services, including term life, disability income, office overhead expense, long-term care, high-limit accident, catastrophe major medical, Medicare supplement, Gateway International accident and medical, and individual and small business group health. (US Members only)
WorldPointsTM Credit Card (B of A)
Eligibility to apply for full-featured credit card with no annual fee, competitive rates, high credit lines, a rewards program, and a concierge service to help with gifts, finding tickets, and much more. To apply, call toll-free 1.800.438.6262 and refer to priority code FAAPXV.
Line of Credit
Eligibility to apply for either a personal or business line of credit with no application fee or annual fee and no collateral needed. To apply, call 1.888.628.7700.
NEW! Payment Processing Service
Save money on your credit card transactions! Chase Paymentech, the official provider of electronic payment solutions for AAO and AAOE members, offers processing services that are competitively priced and designed to meet the unique requirements of practices such as yours.
Chase Paymentech benefits include:
- Preferred Visa/MasterCard rates
- No application, conversion or terminal reprogramming fees
- No annual fee
- No monthly minimum
- A free competitive analysis
- Flexible payment options-Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and debit cards
- Technical support 24 hours a day/7 days a week
Contact Chase Paymentech at 800.824.4313
Special Member Price for the Journal of Refractive Surgery
Academy members receive 40 percent off the standard individual rate. (Available through the Academy online store publications.)
Disclosure
The Academy is able to offer a variety of programs and services that benefit its members by collaborating with commercial businesses. Some of these business arrangements provide the Academy with a royalty or fee that helps the Academy offset expenses associated with other membership programs. Among these businesses are: Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company, MBNA America Bank, Elsevier Inc., Chase Paymentech, and Marsh & McLennan Companies.
