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Why Every Ophthalmologist Should Be A Member

ADVOCACY

We are your medico-political voice. We are experts in government relations, media and campaigns.

SAFETY

We protect your clinical autonomy and patient relationships. The battles we fight today are going to safeguard your practice for tomorrow.

OPTIMISATION

We provide the business skills and resources to take your career to the next level.

Access one-of-a-kind resources, stay up to date on
industry news and join the community representing
Ophthalmologists Australia-wide.

 

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THE BENEFITS OF BEING AN ASO MEMBER

The benefits of ASO membership are extensive.
Click the links below to find out more about the benefits we offer.

 

Advocacy & Representation  Resources & Practice Support  Education & Events

Our Alliance Partners Other Member Benefits

 

 

 

Advocacy & Representation

The ASO is committed to advocating for ophthalmologists and their patients.

We have developed position statements to communicate our position on key ophthalmology and eye health issues that are exclusive to ASO members only. 

The ASO regularly makes submissions to government and healthcare bodies on issues impacting ophthalmologists and their patients.

Our most recent submissions are exclusively provided for our members to read.

 

 

 Dr Bill Glasson on why every ophthalmologist in Australia should be a member.

 

 

Resources & Practice Support

Supporting ophthalmologists in their practices is a priority for the ASO.
We have developed the following resources to do this.

MEMBER FAQs

  • ASO responses to common member queries e.g. What can I advertise as an ophthalmologist?

MBS GUIDE FOR OPHTHALMOLOGY PRACTICES

  • Downloadable PDFs

FIND AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST TOOL

  • All actively practising members of the ASO are listed on the ASO Find An Ophthalmologist directory

The ASO is committed to supporting ophthalmologists in improving the health literacy of patients.
We have developed a range of health literacy resources for patients.

MY EYE HEALTH JOURNEY

  • A series of information sheets designed to provide your patients with clear, easy to digest information that explains key aspects of the ophthalmic healthcare experience.

PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE SWITCH CAMPAIGN

  • The ASO wants Australians to get the most out of private health insurance. Our Switch campaign explains the ability to switch insurers at any time.

MARKETING

  • Marketing resources for ophthalmologists

PUBLICATIONS

  • Downloadable copies of the ASO Member’s Bulletin (our hardcopy magazine produced 3 times per year)
  • Current and past issues of our monthly e-news, EyeWatch

THE BATTLES WE FIGHT TODAY
WILL SAFEGUARD YOUR OPHTHALMOLOGY PRACTICE FOR TOMORROW.

 

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