American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

What American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery does

The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) is a nonprofit professional membership society founded in 1969, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, and dedicated to advancing education, research, and the quality of clinical practice in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face, orbits, eyelids, and lacrimal system. The society serves almost 1,000 members across the United States, Canada, and over 30 other countries, consisting primarily of board-certified ophthalmologists (American Board of Ophthalmology, AOA, or RCPSC) who have completed either a two-year ASOPRS-approved fellowship or demonstrated 7+ years of subspecialty experience. Operations are run by a 4-person headquarters staff supported by an elected Board of Directors and volunteer workgroups.

The society's product portfolio centers on three pillars: (1) credentialing and fellowship oversight, including the thesis submission system, entrance examinations, and administration of all ASOPRS-approved two-year fellowships through the SF Match platform; (2) knowledge dissemination, anchored by the peer-reviewed Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (OPRS) journal, the official "TOP - The Oculofacial Podcast" distributed across six major audio platforms, the OPS Education Center, and member/fellowship directories; and (3) community events, comprising a members-only Spring Scientific Symposium and the larger Fall Scientific Symposium, the latter drawing up to 800 attendees and designated for up to 9.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits under ACCME accreditation. Supporting programs include the YASOPRS workgroup for early-career members, Resident Travel Grants for underrepresented residents, the Global Opportunities Directory for international volunteerism, a Career Center job board, and a multi-tiered awards program.

ASOPRS generates revenue from six streams: recurring membership dues (Fellow, Candidate, International Associate, and Life categories), event registration fees for the two annual symposia, OPRS journal subscriptions, sponsorship and exhibition revenue at symposia (Platinum/Gold tiered packages plus website advertising at $7,000/$13,000), ethics review fees, and SF Match-related fellowship application fees. The society maintains reciprocal partnerships with 20+ international oculoplastic surgery societies and operates as a strategic affiliate of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, with delegates to the AMA and a liaison to the American Board of Ophthalmology. Technology infrastructure is built on MemberClicks association management software with Authorize.Net payment processing. Financial results are not publicly disclosed.

Name

American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Legal name

American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Website

https://asoprs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ASOPRS is a 501(c)-style nonprofit professional society founded in 1969 serving almost 1,000 board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeons across the US, Canada, and 30+ countries. It credentials members through fellowship oversight, publishes the OPRS journal, and operates two annual scientific symposia plus a podcast and education center.

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Product category

Professional Medical Specialty Society

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ophthalmic/Optometric Assisting (EDAOAJAK)

Keywords

• Oculofacial plastic surgery
• Ophthalmic reconstructive surgery
• Professional medical society
• Oculoplastics fellowship training
• Continuing medical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from Fellow Members, Candidate Members, International Associates, and Life Members. Life Fellow Members are exempt from annual dues.
2. Event Registration Fees: Registration fees for Spring and Fall Scientific Symposia with tiered pricing for members, non-members, medical students, residents, and industry observers. Early fees, late fees, and onsite fees vary by attendee category.
3. Spring Meeting Fees: Members-only Spring Scientific Symposium registration fees with on-or-before and after May 11 pricing tiers.
4. Sponsorship and Exhibition Revenue: Sponsorship opportunities at symposia including attendee lunch, refreshment breaks, YASOPRS luncheon, and product theaters. Website advertising rates at $7,000 for 6 months or $13,000 for 12 months.
5. OPRS Journal: The society publishes the scientific journal Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, providing educational content to members and subscribers.
6. Ethics Review Fees: Application and processing fees for ethics submissions including physician, patient, and expert witness testimony forms.
7. Fellowship Application Fees: SF Match fellowship application process with registration and match fees for candidates applying to ASOPRS-approved fellowship positions.

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Core offering

ASOPRS is a nonprofit professional membership society that advances education, research, and quality of clinical practice in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. It sells membership subscriptions, administers a two-year fellowship training program through SF Match, hosts Spring and Fall Scientific Symposia, publishes the peer-reviewed Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (OPRS) journal, and produces The Oculofacial Podcast (TOP).

Product overview

ASOPRS is a professional membership society offering a unified portfolio of products and services centered on education, research, and clinical practice advancement in oculofacial plastic surgery. The core offerings include the peer-reviewed Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (OPRS) Journal, ASOPRS-approved two-year fellowship programs administered through SF Match, the Fall Scientific Symposium (largest international OPS meeting), and the members-only Spring Scientific Symposium. Supporting offerings include The Oculofacial Podcast (TOP), the Member and Fellowship Directories, the Career Center job board, Resident Travel Grants, an Awards Program recognizing contributions to the field, Global Opportunities Directory for volunteerism, and the Thesis Submission System for membership candidates. The society provides multiple membership pathways including Internal Pathway (for fellowship graduates), External Pathway (for experienced practitioners), and International Associate Pathway. All offerings are built on the MemberClicks association management platform.

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Products and services

• ASOPRS Membership Annual membership in the society for board-certified ophthalmologists (ABO, AOA, or RCPSC) with advanced training in oculofacial plastic surgery. Includes Fellow Members, Candidate Members, International Associates, and Life Members with annual dues (Life Fellows exempt).
• ASOPRS Fellowships Two-year full-time fellowship positions affiliated with academic institutions in the US and Canada. Graduates are eligible for ASOPRS membership after completing oral and written examinations and an approved thesis. Fellowship matching is administered through SF Match.
• Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (OPRS) Journal The society's peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing original research in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery, available to members and journal subscribers.
• Fall Scientific Symposium Annual two-day symposium held each October preceding the AAO Annual Meeting, attracting up to 800 members and non-members. Features case reports, oncology, orbit, pediatrics, lacrimal, practice management, facial aesthetics, and thyroid topics, with CME credits.
• Spring Scientific Symposium Members-only four-day annual meeting held in June at resort locations. Offers up to 9.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and includes family-friendly activities and networking beyond a typical tradeshow environment.
• TOP - The Oculofacial Podcast The official podcast of ASOPRS exploring the past, present, and future of oculofacial plastic surgery, with bi-monthly journal club, history episodes, and new surgical techniques, technologies, and devices. Distributed via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, SoundCloud, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music.
• Resident Travel Grants Program supporting PGY1-4 residents from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine who are interested in oculofacial plastic surgery. Awards up to five travel grants per year at a maximum of $2,000 per grant (reimbursement basis) plus waived registration fees to attend the Fall Scientific Symposium.
• ASOPRS Awards Program Multiple named awards recognizing contributions to oculofacial plastic surgery, including the Outstanding Contribution Award, Research Award, Wendell Hughes Lecture, Henry Baylis Cosmetic Surgery Award, Teaching Award, Leadership Award, Thesis Awards, and YASOPRS Best Presentation awards.
• ASOPRS Career Center Job board platform hosted via mcjobboard for posting and finding career opportunities in oculofacial plastic surgery.
• International Associate Membership Membership pathway for physicians practicing oculofacial plastic surgery solely outside the United States, with reciprocal-society eligibility and access to educational conferences.

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Asia Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (APSOPRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal society partnership allowing member benefits and access to both organizations' educational conferences. ASOPRS members eligible for International Associate membership pathway.
• Asociación Colombiana de Cirugía Plastica Ocular (ACPO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal society partnership with Colombian organization dedicated to oculofacial plastic surgery.
• Association of Specialists in Oculoplastics and Eye Prosthetics (ASOEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal society partnership with Ukrainian organization.
• Australian and New Zealand Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeons (ANZSOPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal society partnership with Australia/New Zealand organization.
• Belgian Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (BSOPRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal society partnership with Belgian organization.
• British Oculoplastic Surgery Society (BOPSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal society partnership with UK organization.
• European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal society partnership with European organization.
• Iranian Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (IrSOPRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal society partnership with Iranian organization.
• Israeli Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ISOPRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal society partnership with Israeli organization.
• Mexican Society of OculoplasticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal society partnership with Mexican organization.
• Oculoplastics Society of India (OPAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal society partnership with Indian organization.
• Philippine Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PSOPRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal society partnership with Philippine organization.
• Singapore Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (SSOPRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal society partnership with Singapore organization.
• Sociedad Argentina de Plástica Ocular (SAPO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal society partnership with Argentine organization.
• Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica Ocular (SBCPO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal society partnership with Brazilian organization.
• South African Society of Oculoplastic SurgeonscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal society partnership with South African organization.
• Thai Society of Plastic and Reconstructive SurgerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal society partnership with Thai organization.
• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization of ophthalmology and subspecialties. ASOPRS members are also AAO members. The Fall Scientific Symposium precedes the AAO Annual Meeting. ASOPRS holds joint Wendell Hughes Lecture at AAO meeting.
• Amgen (Platinum Sponsor)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for the 2026 Spring Scientific Symposium.
• Viridian Therapeutics (Gold Sponsor)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for the 2026 Spring Scientific Symposium.
• ASOPRS FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting ASOPRS through sponsorship of Resident Travel Grants and 50th Anniversary video project.
• SF MatchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFellowship matching service used by all ASOPRS-approved fellowships for application and placement of fellows.
• American Board of OphthalmologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertifying body for ASOPRS Fellow Members. Board certification by ABO required for membership.
• EyeWikiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative resource where ophthalmologists and physicians contribute articles on eye disease, diagnosis and treatment.

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Direct peers

• Oculoplastics Society of India: OPAI is the Indian national society for oculoplastic surgeons and a reciprocal partner of ASOPRS. It serves the same specialty in a major international market and offers comparable fellowship and CME programs.
• American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: AAFPRS represents facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons who overlap significantly with ASOPRS members on cosmetic eyelid and facial procedures. It is the closest competitor specialty society for oculofacial aesthetic work and shares member recruitment pool.
• British Oculoplastic Surgery Society: BOPSS is the UK national society for oculoplastic surgeons and a reciprocal partner of ASOPRS. It offers the same fellowship training, CME, and annual meeting model within British practice.
• European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: ESOPRS is ASOPRS's direct international counterpart in Europe, with a reciprocal society partnership. It serves the same oculofacial plastic surgery specialty across European countries and competes for international members and meeting attendance.
• Asia Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: APSOPRS is the regional society for oculofacial plastic surgery across the Asia-Pacific region and a reciprocal partner of ASOPRS. It serves the same subspecialty with comparable fellowship, meeting, and member development programs.
• Australian and New Zealand Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeons: ANZSOPS is the Australia and New Zealand national society for oculoplastic surgeons and a reciprocal partner of ASOPRS, serving the same subspecialty in the trans-Tasman region.

Broad incumbents

• American College of Surgeons: ACS is a large umbrella surgical society covering all surgical specialties. ASOPRS members are often also ACS Fellows given their surgical training in oculofacial procedures.
• American Academy of Ophthalmology: The AAO is the umbrella professional society for all ophthalmologists in the US. ASOPRS members are also AAO members, and the Fall Scientific Symposium is intentionally scheduled before the AAO Annual Meeting, with ASOPRS hosting a joint Wendell Hughes Lecture at AAO.
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons: ASPS is the largest plastic surgery specialty society and represents a broader scope of plastic surgeons who compete with ASOPRS members on reconstructive and aesthetic facial procedures.

Others

• American Board of Ophthalmology: ABO is the certifying body whose board certification is a prerequisite for ASOPRS Fellow membership. It is an ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, but its certification standards directly shape ASOPRS's membership eligibility.

Market position

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Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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