Further Education Opportunities

International Academy Certification in Myopia Management (IACMM)

The candidate must demonstrate mastery of specific skills including epidemiology of myopia, myopia-related pathology, data needed to assess risk and progression including axial length, and all therapeutic options (including orthokeratology) available to manage this epidemic disease. Certification is granted after successfully passing a written and oral examination.

Fellowship in the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (FIAOMC)

This fellowship requires the candidate to possess the IACMM (see above) as well as having undergone hundreds of hours of study/training specific to advanced orthokeratology. The fellow must demonstrate mastery of specific skills including fitting complex cases and advanced troubleshooting. The FIAOMC is awarded after the candidate is examined on 3 highly complex OrthoK cases, passed a written and two-hour oral exam. The FIAOMC is the gold standard representing the highest level of knowledge, ethics and patient care in the field of myopia management and orthokeratology.

What is a Fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology & Myopia Control Academy (FIAOMC)?

Fellowship status in the IAOMC is determined by an orthokeratologists experience and expertise and follows a rigorous case evaluation and testing procedure. Those orthokeratologists who achieve Fellowship status are committed to adhering to the highest standards of care in this specialty.

• Fellowship of the IAOMC is the gold standard for specialists of orthoK
• A FIAOMC displays the highest level of knowledge, ethics and patient care concerning the practice of orthoK
• FIAOMC s serve as mentors and role models for new orthokeratologists

Reasons for orthokeratologists to become a fellow:

• Being an FIAOMC is an excellent way to show your patients, colleagues and other health professionals you have made the ultimate commitment to safe and effective orthokeratology
• You will be viewed as an orthoK expert by patients researching on the internet
• You have a distinctive listing on the IAO and OSO website
• The preparation process enhances your orthoK skills and broadens your knowledge
• Patients will see the FIAOMC after your name and enquire, giving you and your staff the opportunity to promote orthoK to them and their friends
• When your IAO colleagues (nationally and globally) need to refer a relocating patient, they will be more likely to choose you as they can trust you are an expert