Alliance Partners
We've got you at the ASO!
The ASO is broadening its network of alliance partners, forming relationships with organisations that share our commitment to the profession and, ultimately, to better patient care.
Each partner is chosen for the practical value it delivers to members — whether that's access to trusted products and services, sharper professional development, stronger advocacy on the issues that matter, or simply better rates on the tools ophthalmologists rely on every day.
By working alongside like-minded partners, the ASO can extend what we offer well beyond what any single organisation could achieve on its own. It also strengthens our voice in the wider health sector, ensuring ophthalmology is well represented wherever decisions are being made.
We'll continue to be selective, partnering only where there's a clear benefit to you. As these alliances grow, so too does the value of your ASO membership.
Does your business benefit ophthalmology? Reach out to sandra@asoeye.org to have a chat about a partnership!
Alcon
Benefit: Access to a global leader in eye care solutions.
Details:
• With a heritage of over 70 years, Alcon is the largest eye-care device company worldwide, operating in over 70 countries and serving patients in more than 140.
• Partnership with ASO in place since 2017.
• Provides full surgical and vision-care portfolios, including intraocular lenses, refractive and vitreoretinal devices, and advanced viscoelastics
BMW
Benefit: Special purchase and ownership privileges on new or demonstrator BMW vehicles for ASO members.
Details:
When purchasing a new or demonstrator BMW, ASO members are entitled to:
• Complimentary scheduled servicing for 3 years or 60,000 km.
• Complimentary use of a BMW during scheduled servicing.
• Reduced dealer delivery cost of $1,850 (excluding taxes).
• Corporate-level benefits extended to spouse or de facto partner.
• Reduced rate on a BMW Driving Experience course.
• 3 years unlimited kilometre warranty.
• Access to “BMW Genius”.
• BMW Roadside Assistance.
• Competitive finance rates via BMW Financial Services.
Contact: 1800 635 750 or corporate@bmw.com.au for details.
Cutcher & Neale
Benefit: Complimentary general consultation and tailored advisory services for ASO members.
Details:
• Accounting and advisory firm specialising in medical professionals at all career stages (Doctors in Training, private practice, specialists becoming practice owners, etc).
• Firm established in 1953, with over 65 years’ experience serving the medical profession.
• ASO members receive a complimentary general consultation (telephone or web). To book: 1800 988 522 or medical@cutcher.com.au
• Regular seminars and workshops in metropolitan, regional and country NSW.
Eye Learning Online
Benefit: Discounted access to ophthalmic assistant/receptionist/infection-control courses.
Details:
• Online learning provider offering courses designed for ophthalmic clinics: ophthalmic assistant, ophthalmic receptionist, and infection control.
• As of 1 July 2023, ASO members receive a 10% discount off all Eye Learning courses.
Ellex by Lumibird Medical
Benefit: Access to three leading-edge medical technology brands – Ellex, Quantel Medical and Optotek Medical – which collectively provide practitioners innovative world-class ophthalmic technologies for eye disease.
• Product portfolio includes photodisruption lasers for the treatment of secondary cataract, in addition to SLT lasers for the treatment of glaucoma and photocoagulation lasers for the treatment of retinal diseases.
• Worldwide leader in specialised diagnostic ophthalmic equipment.
• Australian manufacturing and production site (Ellex Medical), employing more than 150- South Australians.
• All Ellex laser products are manufactured in-house from the ground-up. This includes the highly complex laser cavities which are the “heart” of our lasers.
Glaukos
Benefit: Industry-leading provider of novel therapies for chronic eye diseases (supporting ophthalmologists).
Details:
• Founded in 1998, Glaukos focuses on innovative ophthalmic medical-technology and pharmaceutical solutions for glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases.
• Introduced the first Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) device, the iStent® in 2012, followed by next-generation iStent inject® devices.
• Strong R&D investment (~30% of sales) and global clinical-pipeline of surgical & pharmaceutical therapies.
i-Scribe by Akuru
BENEFIT: Al clinical scribing purpose-built for ophthalmologists - with exclusive ASO member discounts.
Details:
• Australian-built Al scribing - turn your consults into structured notes and letters instantly, with less admin and better quality documentation
• Personalised in your voice with ophthalmology-trained models - clinical letters and reports that read right the first time
• Integrates with your EMR - plus complimentary profiles available for your orthoptist, nurse, and secretary
• Access to collaborative ASO + Akuru webinars and health technology updates
ASO member discounts:
• New to i-scribe? 20% off your first year
• Already enjoying i-scribe? 15% off applied at your next renewal
Click here for details and to claim your discount
Johnson & Johnson Vision
Benefit: Access to a broad spectrum of eye-care innovations and technologies.
Details:
• Johnson & Johnson has a legacy of developing transformational eye-health products.
• Their ambition “Vision Made Possible” spans the full eye health journey: paediatric to mature eyes, contact lenses, refractive & cataract surgery, and investigational gene therapies for retinal diseases.
• Positioning as a trusted partner for clinicians, helping patients “see and experience the world”.
MDA National
Benefit: Discount on professional indemnity insurance for ASO members who are also members of MDA National.
Details:
• Recognised as ASO’s preferred medical-indemnity provider.
• Offers individualised advice and medico-legal support tailored to the ophthalmologist’s career stage.
• ASO & MDA National dual-members save 12.5% on their Professional Indemnity Insurance Premium and Membership Subscription.
• Eligibility: ASO trainee members covered under MDA National’s Doctor in Specialist Training (DiST) category.
Contact: 1800 011 255 or peaceofmind@mdanational.com.au
Mater Education
Benefit: Access to complimentary communication and leadership development learning
Details:
• Participate in an exclusive webinar focused on emotional intelligence and communication in clinical practice
• Access Mater Education’s High Value Conversations on-demand eLearning modules, supporting flexible, self-paced development. High Value Conversations is a neuroscience-informed communication framework for leading effective, outcome-focused conversations
• Attend Mater Education sessions at the ASO Skills Expo, including panel discussions and practical insights
• Build skills to support patient outcomes, team performance and workplace culture
• Engage in learning aligned to CPD requirements, with mapping to Medical Board of Australia categories applicable across specialist colleges, including RANZCO
• Explore Mater Education’s face-to-face High Value Conversations (HVC) workshops and broader programs in leadership, teamwork, communication, and clinical skills. View dates and register here for: High Value Conversations | Mater Education
Ophthalmology Times
Benefit: Access to a dedicated industry-media resource for ophthalmologists.
Details:
• The publication delivers insights on surgery, therapeutics, imaging, device-technology, gene therapy, and practice management.
• Print and digital channels provide timely, accurate knowledge tools for ophthalmologists to enhance patient care.
Orbit World Travel
Benefit: Exclusive personalised travel-management benefits for ASO members.
Details:
• Partnership secured a range of exclusive offerings for ASO members.
• Contact: ato@orbitworldtravel.com.au or phone 1300 262 885 for VIP services.