New Orleans 2026
National Meeting
Click here for the national meeting details including meeting schedules, information for speakers and hotel details
New orleans 2026
Meeting Registration
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New orleans 2026
Hotel Reservations
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Patient Resources
Who we see and what we treat
Discover what you can expect from a pediatric eye exam with an orthoptist. Learn about the more common conditions we treat and find resources about glasses and prisms.
Orthoptic Training
Interested in a career in orthoptics in the USA?
Explore options for pursuing orthoptic training in the USA. If you are already an orthoptist trained outside the USA, please contact the American Orthoptic Council® for guidance on obtaining US certification.
Careers
Job Opportunities
Looking for a job in the USA? Have a vacancy for an orthoptic position? Follow the link to visit our career center for details.
American association of certified orthoptists
Member Benefits
Learn about the AACO and how we support the profession by providing continuing education opportunities, advising on clinical practice in the USA and posting employment opportunities for Certified Orthoptists®
AACO Tribute Fund
Has an orthoptist made a impact in your life?
To celebrate, congratulate, and remember those people who have contributed to the field of Orthoptics and the AACO.
American Orthoptic Council®
Certification Information
The AOC® is the certifying body for orthoptists in the USA. Establishes and monitors standards for the education of orthoptists and offers information on how to become a Certified Orthoptist® in the USA. Verifies the certification of orthoptists in the USA.
