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 American Academy of Ophthalmology’s mission is to protect sight and empower lives by:
- Advocating for patients and the public
- Leading ophthalmic education
- Advancing the profession of ophthalmology
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