Why Every Ophthalmologist Should Be A Member
Access one-of-a-kind resources, stay up to date on
industry news and join the community representing
Ophthalmologists Australia-wide.
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
Timeline of Achievements
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 bTodies 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.
Supporting ophthalmologists in their practices is a priority for the ASO.
We have developed the following resources to do this.
MEMBER FAQ’S
- 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.
The ASO hosts the Business Skills Expo event for ophthalmologists each year.
We also offer discounted ophthalmic staff training opportunities through our affiliation with
online learning company Eye Learning.
ASO BUSINESS SKILLS EXPO
Our annual Expo is a CPD point accredited 2.5 day event that helps ophthalmologists build valuable business skills.
The ASO works exclusively with a small number of alliance partners to deliver professional support and benefits to our members.
