The Academy community includes various platforms where members can engage with each other:
- Commenting on AAO.org website articles
- The Ophthalmology Community, where members can engage in conversations with each other
- Social media channels: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram
- Giving ratings and reviews for EHR systems
The commenting and EHR reviews are exclusive to members; non-members cannot view or participate in those comments or reviews. Explore how to be a part of the Academy's community below.
Commenting: Your Voice Throughout the Academy Website
Commenting allows you to share your thoughts and questions right where the topic is already being talked about. We have expanded the amount of content that has commenting ability, so members can interact directly around their areas of interest. The ability to comment on articles and add them to your to-do list to read later is available in the following areas:
The Academy expects participants to review and adhere to
commenting guidelines and standards. If you see or suspect a problem, you can click on the "flag as inappropriate" button from the drop-down menu to the right of the comment in question.
The most-commented on and most-viewed articles appear as a list in the right column of most pages. While we expect all members to aim for the highest level of accuracy, comments on articles are not vetted by Academy staff. Use your own knowledge, common sense and research when evaluating content shared in the comments.
Note: Members may share links to article comments via social media directly from the comments section but comments on AAO.org will remain restricted for viewing by members only.
The Ophthalmology Community
Academy members have access to special-interest communities where they can connect to share resources and evolve their body of knowledge. The Ophthalmology Community includes the following groups:
Engage with others involved in global eye care to exchange ideas, ask questions and share.
Build community with ophthalmologists committed to advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ patients and equality for LGBTQ+ professionals.
Share your knowledge and ideas about ER and inpatient based ophthalmic care with colleagues who specialize their practice to hospital-based patients.
Learn about incorporating information technology into your daily ophthalmic practice.
Exchange ideas and discuss the business issues facing modern ophthalmic practices through the practice management online community for AAOE members.
Connect with ISRS members around the world to share challenging cases, get questions answered and learn the latest in cataract, corneal and refractive surgery.
Connect with fellow medical students to share information, access resources and get advice.
EHR Reviews: Share and Learn
Start and participate in discussions
Read about other practices' experiences with their EHR systems or post a review of your own. If the EHR system you want to review isn't listed, email community@aao.org to request for it to be added.
- Rate the system as a whole out of five stars, and rate its performance on standard factors such as "Ease of use" and "Increases patient volume."
- Help others weigh decision points by listing Pros and Cons.
- Share any details or stories in your full-text review.
- Indicate what kind of practice you are part of to help other users find reviews from groups like theirs.
Sign Up for Conversations newsletter
Conversations, a weekly Academy newsletter, highlights topics that Academy members are discussing on social media and on AAO.org. Find out what your colleagues are saying about the latest clinical innovation, health policy developments and other key issues affecting ophthalmology. Get a weekly snapshot and then join the conversation. Sign up for the newsletter.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback, either in comments on the appropriate area of the site, or by email (community@aao.org).