AAO Global Video Contest

Geographic Scope: International - open to Academy members and members-in-training worldwide

Focus Areas:

• Surgical or clinical videos of international interest
• Novel and innovative ophthalmic techniques
• Educational content supported by evidence-based literature
• Topics of great interest outside the United States (not limited to international locations)

Eligibility:

• Any international Academy member or member-in-training (under supervision of Academy fellow/member)
• Non-members can join at new low international dues levels
• Participants may enter up to five videos into the contest
• Grand Prize Winner should not have won the top prize in the past three years
• All authors must submit financial disclosures on AAO.org profile
• Co-authors who are nonmembers must create an AAO.org account

What They Fund/Award:

• Grand Prize: iPad mini + mention in EyeNet magazine, Academy email newsletters, and social media
• Selected videos featured on the ONE Network
• Top video declared grand prize winner

Video Requirements:

• Length: 5 minutes or less (< 2 minutes preferred)
• Language: English only
• Format: Best-quality video files (uncompressed) preferred
• Content: Original work, evidence-based, surgical or clinical videos
• Patient consent: If patient is individually identifiable, written consent required for internet publication
• Must not already exist on the ONE Network
• Authors retain copyright but grant Academy right to post on ONE Network and reuse
• Citation required if published: "This video has been posted on the American Academy of Ophthalmology's ONE Network International Section in [YEAR]"

Judging Criteria:

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

Application Process

1. Create/Verify AAO.org Account
   • If co-author is a nonmember, they must create an AAO.org account
2. Prepare Video
   • Ensure video meets all technical and content requirements
   • Obtain patient written consent if individual identifiable
   • Prepare in high-quality uncompressed format
3. Financial Disclosure
   • All authors must complete financial disclosure on AAO.org profile
4. Submit Video
   • Submit through AAO.org portal (specific submission portal not detailed in provided content)
   • Can enter up to 5 videos per participant
5. Verification by Global ONE Advisory Board
   • Board determines if video meets all criteria

Required Materials

• Original video file (uncompressed preferred, ≤5 minutes)
• Written patient consent (if applicable)
• Financial disclosure completion
• Video metadata/information

Submission Format

• Video format: High-quality uncompressed files preferred
• Language: English only
• Length: 5 minutes or less
• Content: Surgical or clinical videos with evidence-based support