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Advancing Orthoptic Excellence

Empowering professionals through certification and promoting the highest standards

of orthoptic education and care.



For professionals

Review Continuing education requirements. Learn about Education opportunities from the AACO. Learn about the new International Candidate requirements.

Maintain Certification

International Candidates

for students 

Learn about becoming an orthoptist. If you are a current orthoptic student, click below to learn about the board examinations.

Become An Orthoptist

Certification Information

For the public

Learn about Orthoptics, the small profession and a critical part of the eye care team.

If you are an employer: learn about hiring orthoptists, and verifying certification. 

What Is An Orthoptist?

Verify an Orthoptist

What does the American Orthoptic Council® Do?

Advanding orthoptic Excellence

  Set standards for orthoptic education

  Verify clinical and teaching competencies

  Support ongoing education growth

  Provide guidance to the American Association of Certified         Orthoptists (AACO) 

  Guide the future of orthoptics

Orthoptic Council Leadership

What is the AACO?

The American Association of Certified Orthoptists (AACO) is the membership organization for certified orthoptists. The AACO and AOC® work together to advance and advocate the practice of Orthoptics. The AACO hosts CE opportunities, advises on clinical practice, posts employment opportunities and much more.

Learn more about the AACO


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