Logging into AAO.org
Remember My Login on this Computer
Types of Users and Access to AAO.org Content
Forgotten Username or Password
Changing Your Username
Changing Your Password
Becoming an Academy Member
Creating a Web Account
Logging into AAO.org
If you are a dues-paying member of the Academy or AAOE, you can access certain restricted parts of the Web site by logging in with a unique username and password. New members are sent their login information when they join the Academy or AAOE.
How to Log In:
- Enter your username
- Enter your password
- Click the login button
Due to an upgrade of the Academy’s internal systems, some members will be asked to change their usernames and passwords. In these cases, you will be prompted to make changes as you go through the login process.
Remember My Login on this Computer
You can remain indefinitely logged in to the Academy Web site. On the login page, check the "remember my login" box and you will stay logged in to the Web site until you clear your cookies, log out of the Web site with the log out link, or log in to the Web site with your login from a different computer.
If you enable this feature, note that you will need to provide your password again for certain sensitive areas of the Web site like CME and Update Your Membership Listing.
Types of Users and Access to AAO.org Content
The Academy provides four levels of access to its Web site:
- Guests: Guests (or public users) are able to browse the site without logging in. However, the majority of content on the site is behind a member login.
- Registered Web users: Guests who have created a Web account online. Registered users have the same level of access to content as public users. See Creating a Web Account below for more information on registered Web users.
- AAOE members: Visitors who are members of the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives. AAOE members have access to most Academy information, plus full access to AAOE practice management information.
- Academy members: Visitors who are also members of the Academy. Academy members have full access to all services within the site.
For more information about Academy membership, see Becoming an Academy Member below.
Forgotten Login
If you have forgotten your login information, click the “Forgot your password” link on the login page and you will be asked for certain information. If this information matches what’s in our system, you will be sent your login information by e-mail.
If you do not receive a response within 24 hours, send your request to login_information@aao.org.
Changing Your Username
If you have not logged in already, you will be prompted to do so. You may be asked to change your username. You will be asked to enter it to check its availability. After you log in the first time, you will be able to change your username by visiting the update your username page.
Changing Your Password
If you have a login for the Academy Web site, you can log in with a password rather than an ID number or member ID, using the Change Your Password form. If you have not logged in already, you will be prompted to do so. You will be asked to enter your username (last name) and ID number (member ID.) You can then create your password. You will be asked to enter it twice for verification.
After you create your password, verification will be sent to the e-mail address we have on file for you. You will be able to log in to the Web site with your username and new password the next time you are prompted to log into the Web site. If you create a password, you will not be able to log into the Web site with your ID number.
Becoming an Academy Member
Applications for Academy membership are available online in the Academy Membership section.
Creating a Web Account
If you are not a member of the Academy or AAOE and want to register for the Annual Meeting online or purchase items in our online store, you must create a Web account (or Web record) on our site either during checkout in the store or before registering for the meeting. Specific information and instruction is provided in both of these situations.
If you are a member of the Academy and have forgotten your login, do not create a Web account, as it will not give you access to member sections of the Web site, discounts in the store or the member rate during registration. Follow the directions on this page for retrieving forgotten login information.
