Represents ophthalmologists in the United States. Offers public information materials and clinical education programs in a variety of formats. Offers a Find a Eye M.D. service on their website to help people locate local ophthalmologists.
Mission
The mission of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is to advance the lifelong learning and professional interests of ophthalmologists to ensure that the public can obtain the best possible eye care.
Social media
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Academy-of-Ophthalmology/32929882770 Google+: https://plus.google.com/110425219255042892519/about Twitter: @aao_ophth LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/american-academy-of-ophthalmology YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/AAOtv
Organizational membership
28,000 members
Programs
AAO provides professional and public education as well as ophthalmic advocacy, practice, and relations for its members. AAO supports EyeCare America, a public service foundation (listed below). EyeSmart Raising awareness of eye diseases and conditions, EyeSmart is a public information program of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Meetings
Annual meeting
Publications
EyeNet: Trusted clinical magazine Ophthalmology: Monthly journal Professional and patient education materials are available by request from eyemd@aao.org.
Representative
Tina McGovern, Executive Director
Tel: 415–561–8508
Email: tmcgovern@aao.org
Education programs
Diabetic Eye Disease
Glaucoma
Vision and Aging