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• Identify and implement organizational changes to broaden participation of our members.
• Pursue non-dues sources of revenue that conform to the conflict of interest policy of the ALAO.
• Maintain and ensure the effective continuity of business management for the ALAO.
• Promote an effective membership recruitment process.
• Maintain an affordable dues structure while ensuring financial stability.
• Develop and maintain a mechanism for identifying and training future ALAO leaders.
• Be an active participant in state ophthalmology associations, as well as the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

• An Annual Meeting with AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
• Regional meetings throughout the State of Alabama with emphasis on the latest in ophthalmic technology and procedures.
• Distribution of ALAO and AAO publications highlighting advancements in ophthalmic education.
• Participation in national ophthalmic meetings (e.g. AAO Annual Meeting and Mid-Year Forum) as well as State Medical Association (MASA) national meetings (e.g. Federal Legislative Forum).

• Improve relationships with ophthalmology office managers to help ophthalmologists improve practice management techniques.
• Promote programs to increase the success of members' practices.
• Collect and disseminate information impacting Alabama ophthalmologists and their practices.

• Reach out to other ophthalmology-related organizations as appropriate.
• Advocate for sub-specialty interests.
• Include sub-specialty interests in educational programming.
• Advocate for unity and for opportunities to collaborate with ophthalmology sub-specialists and all ophthalmologists practicing throughout the State of Alabama.

• Oppose fragmentation of ophthalmic services.
• Advocate for fair and equitable compensation for the delivery of ophthalmic services.
• Advocate public policies that ensure quality ophthalmic care in Alabama.
• Advocate at the state and federal levels to obtain effective medical liability reform.
• Establish lines of communication with the general public as well as advocacy relationships.
• Support and encourage the involvement of ophthalmologists in grassroots advocacy efforts.
• Oppose health care delivery systems that erect barriers between patients and access to ophthalmologists.

• Promote the specialty of ophthalmology.
• Provide, when possible, free eye care and services to disadvantaged Alabamians through community outreach programs such as EyeCare Alabama.
• Educate the public about preventive measures and lifestyles to prevent the onset of serious eye diseases at an early age.
• Support patient centered care.

• Support efforts to diversify the profession and the ophthalmic workforce.
• Promote the delivery of culturally competent care.

• Support Patient Centered Care.
• Support the efforts of the AAO to identify and promote appropriate evidenced based care.
• Provide educational programs for ophthalmologists, ophthalmic technicians, and office administrators in the management of all ophthalmic conditions.