Welcome to the American Association of Certified Orthoptists2020 • Our 80th Year Orthoptics is a well-established profession within the specialty of ophthalmology. For more than 75 years, orthoptists have provided care to patients in the United states pertaining to evaluation and treatment of disorders of the visual system, particularly involving binocular vision and eye movement. Orthoptists help to detect and manage conditions such as amblyopia and diplopia, and they administer orthoptic exercises. The American Association of Certified Orthoptists was established in 1940 and provides services to its members through continuing education, information sharing, public policy development, networking and public education. The American Orthoptic Council is a separate organization which is responsible for setting educational standards for orthoptists and certifying individuals who complete the required training to practice as an orthoptist. Please contact the AOC directly with questions about certification of orthoptists.
Follow us on Facebook! Membership in the AACOThe AACO is a close network of orthoptists and orthoptic students across North America and other countries, working together to promote both the profession and the individual member. Indeed, AACO members come from the United States and 12 other nations. Membership benefits include:
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Announcements
Work on the 2021 National Meeting is well underway. It will take place in New Orleans from November 13-15. More details will be available soon, but there is a discussion about offering it as a "hybrid" meeting with some sort of online access. Stay tuned!
Time to renew your AACO membership! Because of a number of factors, the first due notice was somewhat delayed, so the $50 late fee doesn't kick in until April 13th. June 30th is still the final deadline for the year as required in the bylaws. CLICK HERE to renew now! (Be sure to have your dues renewal notice handy.)
NEW! Our longtime member and mentor to many, Sara Shippman, has been experiencing frustration with her email since her recent retirement from the NYEEI. She's concerned that messages sent to her old address aren't getting through, so please check the AACO Online Member Directory for her updated information. Member log-in is needed to access the directory.
The IOA Congress 2020 to be held in June has been cancelled. It has been rescheduled for June 2022 in the same place, Liverpool UK.