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american orthoptic council®


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 a certified  orthoptist and AOC accredited programs.  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 is the American Orthoptic Council?

Advanding orthoptic Excellence

  Sets standards for orthoptic education and continuing        education

  Verifies clinical and teaching competencies

  Supports ongoing education growth

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

  Guides 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


Upcoming events

  • AACO National Meeting 2026, New Orleans

Recent updates

  • AOC Oral Board Exam: 08/29/2026

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