American Academy of Ophthalmology launches new professional group

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has established a new membership group, the American Academy of Ophthalmic Professionals, to support the professional interests of technicians, ophthalmic assistants, photographers, nurses, orthoptists and other members of the clinical team. 

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The group will begin admitting members in August. Members will have expanded opportunities for career advancement, access to up-to-date information in the field and a new technician learning track, according to a July 5 press release. 

New resources include new learning courses, an online community letting clinical staff connect in real time, a clinical team newsletter, tips for clinic flows and discounts on coding tools. 

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