Benefits of Academy Membership
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International
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International
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$995 USD
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$525 USD
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$175 USD
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Free
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Ophthalmology® and Journal Gateway
Dive deeper into the latest news in ophthalmology with free, one-stop, digital access to 16 peer-reviewed journals. |
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Ophthalmology® Virtual Journal Club
Participate in lively discussions as top luminaries review published research across all subspecialties. |
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Ophthalmic News and Education (ONE) Network®
Learn anytime, anywhere with unrestricted, on-demand access to thousands of instructional videos, CME courses, self-assessments and more. |
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Academy Express
Curated weekly roundup of the most important news and practice pearls, delivered straight to your inbox. |
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EyeNet® Magazine
Get the latest industry news plus clinical roundups with the Academy’s monthly newsmagazine. |
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Practice Management Resources
Manage the everyday challenges and changes in your practice with a rich variety of tools to help you navigate MIPS, avoid coding pitfalls and get maximum reimbursement. |
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IRIS® Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight)
Improve patient care and simplify federal quality reporting. Users have avoided $1.4 billion in MIPS penalties from 2017-2021. |
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Digital Access to Focal Points Archive
Apply research findings from recent research into daily practice with the full archive of 100+ issues. |
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Webinars
Watch live and recorded webinars covering clinical updates, wellness and more. |
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Ophthalmology® Science
Get a $500 discount on article publication charge for each accepted paper you publish in the Academy’s first open access journal. ($2,000 for Academy members and $2,500 for nonmembers) |
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Benefits of Academy Membership
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Fellow /
Member
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International
Member
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International
Member-in-
Training
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Member-in-
Training
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| Annual Dues Amount |
$995 USD
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$525 USD
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$175 USD
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Free
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Find an Ophthalmologist
Market your practice and let potential patients find you easily by area or subspecialty. |
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Ophthalmology Job Center
Member pricing on job postings on the #1 job site for ophthalmology. |
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CME Central
Report and track CME credits earned. Only Academy members can review and print a copy of their complete transcript. |
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Eligibility for OMIC Coverage
Only Academy members are eligible for coverage through the Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company, the only ophthalmology-specific medical liability insurance carrier. |
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Member Pricing on products, services and Academy meetings
Save 30-80% off list prices, including AAO 2023. |
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COVID-19 Resources
Get clinical guidance with special considerations for ophthalmic surgery and practical advice for managing your practice with new protocols. |
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Achievement Award Program and International Awards Program
Earn recognition for your work and dedication to ophthalmology. |
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AAO Insure
Academy-sponsored insurance plans offer protection for the range of needs members may have throughout their life, at competitive rates. |
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Advocacy
Stay up to date on the regulatory, reimbursement and legislative issues in Washington, D.C. and around the U.S. |
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Benefits Valued At
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$46,036
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$6,961
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$6,646
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$9,565
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| Annual Dues Amount |
$995 USD
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$525 USD
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$175 USD
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Free
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