The Ophthalmic staff is an important part of the eye care team. They enhance the ophthalmologists’ efforts and contribute significantly to the overall quality of patient care. But just as the ophthalmic assistants DO NOT PRACTICE INDEPENDENTLY, neither do they gain their training independently. In this sense, ophthalmologists are an important part of the assistant-training team. They not only instruct but also motivate the assistants they employ.
The Academy requires that the signature of a Sponsoring Ophthalmologist appear on the registration form.

Seating is limited to Maximum of 60 pax. Registration does not include lunch.

REGISTRATION RATES

Registering for Basic Course ………………………………...Php 1,000.00
Registering for Cataract Course ……..………………………Php 1,000.00
Registering for Errors of Refraction Course ………………..Php 1,000.00
Registering for Glaucoma Course …………………………..Php 1,000.00
Registering for Diabetic Retinopathy Course ………………Php 500.00
Registering for Retinal Detachment Course ..…..…………..Php 500.00
Registering for Macular Degeneration Course …………….Php 500.00
Registering for Pediatric Ophthalmic Course ……………...Php 500.00
Registering for Ocular Adnexae Course..…………………..Php 1,000.00

Download the Registration form here and send this form by mail or fax to PAO secretariat. Registration Forms will not be processed without the correct payment.
Registrants may pay using any of the modes of payment indicated below.

PAYMENT

Full payment must be indicated on the forms. Forms received without payment will not be processed. Payments must be made in Philippine Pesos (PhP) through one of the following methods:

Cash

Cash payments can be received at the PAO Office by the Secretariat during regular working hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and 8:00 a.m - 12:00 nn on Saturdays (except during declared holidays).

Check

Personal or Manager's Checks should be made out to the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology written in full. The registrant's name should be indicated at the back of the check. Check payments will be received at the PAO Office during the same time indicated above. Mailing checks is not recommended. The details of the check should be copied to the appropriate spaces in the Registration Form.

BDO Bills Payment Facility

Payments may also be processed using BDO Payment Slip Form. All you have to do is follow these simple steps:

1. Visit your nearest BDO branch within your area.
2. Fill-up the Payment Slip -- an orange form; this is the same form you usually use when paying Credit Card Bills, Meralco Bills, Phone Bills, etc. Fill in the pertinent details:
Company Name:

Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology or PAO
Institution Code: 0031
Institution Code: 0031

Subscriber’s Account Number:(account number varies depending on the item/s you wanted to pay)
PAO1111 > for Annual Membership Dues
PAO2222 > for Membership Application Fees
PAO3333 > for Registration Fees
PAO4444 > for Hotel Accommodation
PAO8888 > for Annual Membership Dues + Registration Fees
PAO9999 > for Annual Membership Dues + Membership Application Fees

Subscriber’s Name:
Full Name of Eye MD or Registrant

3. Indicate if your payment is in cash or check.

4. Now you are ready to pay over-the-counter. Online payment such as phone banking, internet, etc. are also available for BDO account holders. The same information mentioned above is applicable.

5. Additional PAO reminders when using the BDO Bills Payment:

a) Use one Payment Slip per Eye Doctor or Registrant and per Account Number.

b) Make sure to write the full name of the doctor or registrant under the subscriber’s name.

c) No need to fax the payment slip/s to the PAO Secretariat. Keep the BDO validated payment slip for your file and reference. This will serve as your proof of payment.

d) BDO collection report will be forwarded to the PAO the next day. All details in the payment slip will be reflected in the report.

e) Registrants must still submit the completed registration form and hotel reservation form to the PAO Secretariat.

Credit Card
The presence of the CREDIT CARD and CARDHOLDER at the PAO Secretariat’s office is a MUST (for card swiping and signature) in order to avail this method.

CONFIRMATION AND CANCELLATION Registrants will receive a confirmation number by fax, letter or e-mail if processing is successful. Please allow two (2) weeks processing time after submitting the form. If you do not receive your confirmation number within 2 weeks, please notify the Secretariat by phone, by fax or by e-mail to rectify the situation. Request for cancellation of registration must be received in writing either by mail or e-mail prior to November 7, 2009 for a 50% refund. Refunds cannot be processed until after November 29, 2009 . Cancellation after November 29, 2009 will not be entitled to a refund. Registration is not transferable.