AAO Global Video Contest

An annual competition showcasing high-quality ophthalmic surgical and clinical videos from international ophthalmologists.

Geographic Scope: International (outside the United States)

Eligibility:

• International Academy members or members-in-training (under supervision of an Academy fellow/member)
• Non-members may join at new low international dues levels
• Co-authors who are non-members must create an AAO.org account

Award:

• Grand Prize: iPad mini
• Mention in EyeNet magazine, Academy email newsletters, and social media
• Top video featured on the ONE Network

Focus Areas:

• Surgical or clinical videos of international interest
• Innovative and novel submissions
• Evidence-based literature support
• Topics of great interest outside the United States (not limited to international surgeries/cases)

Video Requirements:

• Maximum 5 minutes length (< 2 minutes preferred)
• English language submissions only
• High-quality video files (uncompressed preferred)
• Up to 5 videos per participant
• Must not already exist on the ONE Network
• Authors retain copyright but grant Academy right to post and reuse on ONE Network
• Original work only
• If patient is individually identifiable, written consent required for Internet publication

Restrictions:

• Grand Prize winner should not have won top prize in past three years
• Videos must not have been previously transferred to peer-reviewed publications

Judging Criteria:

• Quality and depth of content
• Level of commentary
• Originality and novelty
• Educational value
• Evidence-based literature support
• Panel of experts from Academy's Global ONE Advisory Board

Application Process

1. Submission Requirements:
   • Submit video through AAO portal
   • Complete AAO.org profile with financial disclosures
   • Co-authors who are non-members must create AAO.org account
2. Required Materials:
   • Video file (high-quality, uncompressed preferred)
   • Financial disclosure on AAO.org profile
   • If applicable: written patient consent for publication (for identifiable patients)
3. Video Guidelines:
   • Length: 5 minutes or less (< 2 minutes preferred)
   • Language: English
   • Format: High-quality files preferred
   • Content: Original surgical/clinical work supported by evidence-based literature
4. Submission Terms:
   • By submitting, author agrees to:
   • Grant Academy right to post on ONE Network and reuse in any manner
   • Certify all content is original work
   • Cite video as: "This video has been posted on the American Academy of Ophthalmology's ONE Network International Section in 2024 (http://one.aao.org/international)"
5. Selection Process:
   • Global ONE Advisory Board determines if video meets all criteria
   • Videos judged on quality, originality, educational value, and evidence support
   • Top video selected as Grand Prize Winner