Benefits of Academy Membership for International Members

No registration fee for the Annual Meeting
AAO 2019, the AAO’s annual meeting, is the largest ophthalmic conference in the world, offering a wide range of scientific sessions, papers, posters, exhibits, video programs and instruction courses.

Print and online subscription to Ophthalmology, the AAO’s scientific journal
Ophthalmology provides full-length, peer-reviewed reports of original research. Members receive valuable information about surgical techniques, treatment methods, drug studies, pathophysiology, genetics and clinical trials. Access full text of Ophthalmology online or download to your iPad.

Access to the Ophthalmic News & Education (ONE^®) Network
The AAO’s education platform is the most comprehensive online resource in ophthalmology. The ONE provides the ability to quickly access relevant clinical information from an extensive, up-to-date ophthalmic knowledge base.

CME Reporting and Transcripts
Members can report CME credits earned through both AAO and non-AAO activities via fax, mail or online through CME Central. Members can also review and print a copy of their complete CME transcript.

Online access to EyeNet, the AAO’s monthly magazine
EyeNet is AAO’s official magazine and delivers practical clinical information that can be applied immediately in patient care. Highlights from each issue are delivered to you via email and full text is available at www.eyenet.org. You can also purchase a year’s worth (11 printed versions) for $135, which covers shipping and handling costs. To subscribe, visit www.eyenet.org.

Subscription to Academy Express

Academy Express offers highlights from peer-reviewed clinical journals, opinions from leading experts and news from the AAO.

Discounts on products, programs, materials and services
Members receive special pricing on AAO products and services.

Listing in Find an Ophthalmologist, the AAO's searchable online database of practicing members
Note: You will not appear in Find an Ophthalmologist until the beginning of the year following approval as a candidate for membership.

EyeSmart®
EyeSmart – the AAO website for the public – raises awareness about major eye diseases, reduces risk of eye-related injury and provides a forum for people to have their eye health questions answered by Eye MDs. EyeSmart also offers expanded content and more features.

Subscription to YO Info™
YO Info is the AAO’s e-newsletter® for young ophthalmologists (YOs), which includes those in training or in their first few years in practice.

International section
The International section of the Academy's website offers convenient access to information and resources that are of special interest to members outside the United States. The International section provides an online resource for information such as visa instructions for traveling to the annual meeting, language assistance, an ophthalmic meetings calendar and society database.

News and Notices for International Members
News and Notices for International Members is a monthly electronic newsletter developed for AAO members practicing outside of the United States. It is designed to keep you informed of the many programs, services and resources the AAO has available for you.

International Ophthalmologist Education Award
The International Ophthalmologist Education Award recognizes international AAO members who pursue lifelong education in ophthalmology. Recipients are honored with a certificate and recognized in EyeNet and Academy Express.

International Scholar Award
The International Scholar Award was developed to further honor international members and their lifelong commitment to learning. Members who fulfill the requirements and qualify for the International Scholar Award will receive a certificate, an annual meeting ribbon, as well as recognition on the AAO’s website, in EyeNet, and at the annual meeting.