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Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Resources & Associations

The AAO provides education, advocacy, and other resources for ophthalmology professionals.
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
PO Box 7424
San Francisco, CA, 94120-7424
Tel: (415) 561-8500
Fax: (415) 561-8533
https://www.aao.org

The AMT provides certification and membership benefits for medical technologists and related professionals.
American Medical Technologists (AMT)
10700 West Higgins Rd., Suite 150
Rosemont, IL, 60018-3722
Tel: (847) 823-5169
Email: mail@americanmedtech.org
https://www.americanmedtech.org

The ATPO offers educational programs, membership events, and career support for ophthalmic technologists and related professionals.
Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology (ATPO)
446 E. High St., Suite 10
Lexington, KY, 40507-1763
Tel: (859) 977-7453
Email: atpo@atpo.org
https://www.atpo.org

The JCAHPO offers certification and continuing education programs for ophthalmic health personnel.
Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
2025 Woodlane Dr.
St. Paul, MN, 55125-2998
Tel: (800) 284-3937
Tel 2: (651) 731-2944
Fax: (651) 731-0410
Email: jcahpo@jcahpo.org
https://www.jcahpo.org

This Web site provides useful information, including tech tips, for ophthalmic technologists, technicians, and assistants.
OphthalmicTechnician.org
https://ophthalmictechnician.org

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