What is AAOP?
You may have heard of AAOP™ but weren't sure what it was all about. I'm here to set the record straight on what AAOP™ can do for YOU!
AAOP™ is the American Academy of Ophthalmic Professionals. AAOP is a non-profit organization for technicians and under the umbrella of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. It represents a diverse group of ophthalmic medical personnel including orthoptists, ophthalmic registered nurses, contact lens technicians, ophthalmic assistants, technicians and technologists, ophthalmic photographers and ophthalmic surgical assistants.
What They Do
The American Academy of Ophthalmic Professionals (AAOP)™ offers education, and career opportunities for technicians and clinical staff.
Member Benefits
The members-only online community connects you in real time with supportive peers to have questions answered, exchange tips and share best practices.
Online Meetups and Webinars
Connect live online with "Ask the Trainer" bimonthly meetups and exclusive educational webinars developed for technicians and clinical professionals.
"Tech This Out" Case Challenges
Challenge yourself with an on-going series of quizzes covering various patient situations and clinical concepts critical to being a successful ophthalmic technician.
Clinical Teams Express Newsletter
Quarterly newsletter with valuable tips and pearls for clinic flow, technical skills, patient experience, team development, coding, compliance and more.
Helpful training and educational resources for everyone on your clinical team, including videos, short articles, check lists and more.
EyeNet® Magazine
Access the digital version of Ophthalmology's premiere monthly magazine for clinical pearls, timely coding updates and practice management resources.
AAO 2026: Discounted Registration Fee and Technician Track
Includes access to the AAO 2026 in New Orleans, including the AAOP technician track; the ASORN nurse’s track; clinical courses; AAOE practice management courses; and access to the world’s largest ophthalmic marketplace.
How to Join/More Information visit https://www.aao.org/membership/join-aaop