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Orthoptists

Resources & Associations

The AAOP offers education, training programs, networking opportunities, and other career-support resources for orthoptists and other professionals in the ophthalmology field.
American Academy of Ophthalmic Professionals (AAOP)
655 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA, 94109-1342
Tel: (415) 561-8500
Fax: (415) 561-8533
Email: aaop@aao.org
https://www.aao.org

The AAPOS offers education and resources for ophthalmologists and ophthalmology patients.
American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS)
5034A Thoroughbred Lane
Brentwood, TN, 37027-4231
Tel: (615) 649-3089
Email: info@aapos.org
https://aapos.org

The AACO provides education, advocacy, and other resources for certified orthoptists.
American Association of Certified Orthoptists (AACO)
8 Tanager Trail
The Woodlands, TX, 77381-3121
Tel: (281) 939-5332
Tel 2: (815) 973-2376
Email: aaco@orthoptics.org
https://www.orthoptics.org

The AOC, a division of the American Association of Certified Orthoptists, provides education, professional standards, and certification for orthoptists.
American Orthoptic Council (AOC)
https://www.orthoptics.org/site/american-orthoptic-council-aoc-

The IJCAHPO offers certification, educational programs, news, and other resources for ophthalmology professionals.
International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO)
2025 Woodlane Drive
St. Paul, MN, 55125-2998
Tel: (800) 284-3937
Tel 2: (651) 731-2944
Email: jcahpo@jcahpo.org
https://www.jcahpo.org

The IOA offers education, training, events, and membership benefits for orthoptists.
International Orthoptic Association (IOA)
RPG Crouch Chapman, 40 Gracechurch Street
London, ENGLAND, United Kingdom, EC3V 0BT
Email: contact@internationalorthoptics.org
https://www.internationalorthoptics.org

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