OPEN AN ACCOUNT - WHAT DO I NEED?

CREATE AN ACCOUNT

Creating an account on ophthalmologia.be is now fully automated.

Before starting, please make sure you have the required information and documents available. 
This will allow you to complete the process without interruption and help avoid delays or corrections later.


Before you start
Prepare information/documents depending on your selected occupation.
You will need to select your occupation which will determine the account type that will be created. This will affect applicable fees, membership options and privileges. Please therefore make sure you select the correct option. Wrongly selected account type may cause your account to be placed on hold until it is rectified.  

You can choose from:
- Ophthalmologist
- Resident in Training in Ophthalmology
- Medical Doctor
- Student
- Orthoptist
- Optometrist
- Nurse
- Eyecare Personnel

Depending on your selected occupation, you will need the following information:

OPHTHALMOLOGIST
Please have available:
- First name and family name
- Personal email address
- RIZIV/INAMI number: 0-00000-00-370 (ending with 370)*
- Resident in Training in Ophthalmology

RESIDENT IN TRAINING IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
Please have available:
- First name and family name
- Personal email address
- RIZIV/INAMI number: 0-00000-00-037 (should end with 037)*
- Upload your Acceptance letter in the training programme. 

First-year residents who have not yet received their RIZIV/INAMI number are advised to select account type Medical Doctor until they have received their correct RIZIV Number (should end with 037) - once you receie your RIZIV/INAMI number you need to inform us immediately so we can update your account type !

MEDICAL DOCTOR
Please have available:
- First name and family name
- Personal email address

STUDENT
Medical students, Orthoptist students, Optometrist students ...
Please have available:
- First name and family name
- Personal email address
- Name of your educational institution

ORTHOPTIST OR OPTOMETRIST
Please have available:
- First name and family name
- Personal email address
- RIZIV/INAMI number: 0-00000-00-600 / 0-00000-00-900 (should end with 600 or 900)*
- Visum number

NURSE
Please have available:
-First name and family name
-Personal email address
-Name of your workplace

EYECARE PERSONNEL
Please have available:
- First name and family name
- Personal email address
- Name of your workplace

IMPORTANT
- If you already have an AOB account, please do not create a new one.
- Each person should have one account only, linked to one unique email address.
- If your professional status changes—for example, if you move from Resident in Training in Ophthalmology to Ophthalmologist—please contact the AOB Office so your existing account can be updated. You cannot change your occupation/account type yourself once the account has been created.
- Make sure all information is entered accurately and completely. The details provided are used throughout the AOB platform and all future services (registration, badge creations, certificates, ...).

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* RIZIV/INAMI it is crucial that the riziv/inami number is supplied correctly. 

How does the account creation process work?
Once you have the required information ready click the link below to start your account request.
The system will guide you through each step and inform you what to do next.


For questions regarding an existing account or a change in professional status, please contact:
info@ophthalmologia.be
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Academia Ophthalmologica Belgica
Abbreviated AOB
Non-profit association
Nijverheidsstraat 24 Rue de l'industrie
B-1040 Brussels
Company Number: 0862.155.596
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