| American Academy of Opthamology - The success of the Foundation is due largely to the contributions of time, expertise and financial support from members of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the public and ophthalmic industry. More than 100 Academy members are involved in developing the Foundation’s activities, and over 7,500 more volunteer their time and expertise in their local communities through our public service programs.
URL: http://www.aao.org
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| American Academy of Optometry - Founded in 1922, the goal of the AAO is to maintain and enhance excellence in optometric practice. The AAO does this by fostering research and the dissemination of knowledge in both basic and applied vision science.
URL: http://www.aaopt.org
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| American Board of Eye Surgeons - The American College of Eye Surgeons was founded in 1986 after several years of labor, intensive meetings and discussions by a small group of extremely dedicated ophthalmologists concerned about the absence of surgical certification in the board certification process of ophthalmologists. Tremendous advances in technology have revolutionized eye surgery, thereby necessitating a surgical certification process to ensure that quality eye surgery is performed.
URL: http://www.aces-abes.org
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| American Board of Opthamology - Founded in 1916, the American Board of Ophthalmology is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists (eye physicians and surgeons) in the United States. The ABO was the first American Board established to certify medical specialists and is one of 24 specialty Boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties and the American Medical Association.
URL: http://www.abop.org
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| American College of Surgeons - The American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (ACOSOG) was established primarily to evaluate the surgical management of patients with malignant solid tumors.
The ACOSOG includes general and specialty surgeons, representatives of related oncologic disciplines and allied health professionals in academic medical centers and community practices throughout the United States of America and foreign countries.
URL: http://www.facs.org
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| American Medical Association - The American Medical Association helps doctors help patients by uniting physicians nationwide to work on the most important professional and public health issues.
AMA policy on issues in medicine and public health is decided through its democratic policy-making process, in the AMA House of Delegates.
URL: http://www.ama-assn.org
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| American Optometric Association - As the premier authority in the optometric profession, the American Optometric Association leads the way in its mission of improving the quality and availability of eye and vision care everywhere. With more than 34,000 members serving nearly 6,500 American communities, AOA helps optometrists provide over two thirds of all primary eye care in the United States.
URL: http://www.aoanet.org
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| American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery - The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) is an independent non-profit organization founded in August of 1974 to disseminate information about anterior segment ophthalmic surgery.
Since 1974, ASCRS has seen anterior segment surgery develop into a highly sophisticated form of ophthalmic treatment. Through its educational programs and services, ASCRS has become the physicians’ primary source of up-to-date information on scientific developments within the field, as well as the regulatory decisions that affect ophthalmic practices.
URL: http://www.ascrs.org
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| Contact Lens Association of Opthamologists - CLAO’s mission is to advance quality medical eye care for the public by providing comprehensive ophthalmologists and other eye care professionals with education and training in contact lenses and related eye care science. Most information you seek regarding CLAO may be found here. Thank you for visiting.
URL: http://www.clao.org
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| Dry Eye Institute - The purpose of the Institute is to assess and critically review available information on the lacrimal system and its abnormalities and to disseminate information to researchers, clinicians, and the public to actively promote and assist research efforts in this area. This is directed toward the achievement of successful management of the poorly understood debilitating and painful diseases collectively known as ocular surface disease or more traditionally by the misnomer
URL: http://www.dry-eye-institute.org
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| HealthGate - HealthGate develops and markets evidence-based applications and healthcare content. These offerings enable physicians, hospitals, and health plans to improve the quality of patient care and reduce errors, costs, risks, and liabilities. Backed by rigorous, independent medical review, HealthGate’s evidence-based clinical guidelines are supported by its affiliations with Duke University Medical Center, among others.
URL: http://www.healthgate.com
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| International Society of Refractive Surgery - The International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (ISRS/AAO) is the world’s largest and strongest eye care organization that is solely dedicated to refractive surgery. ISRS/AAO has a strong international presence, with over 2,500 members from more than 80 different countries. Members are kept up-to-date on the latest in surgical techniques in refractive surgery through ISRS/AAO’s innovative educational programs, clinical and news publications, and meetings around the world.
URL: http://www.isrs.org
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| National Eye Institute - The National Eye Institute (NEI) was established by Congress in 1968 to protect and prolong the vision of the American people. As one of the Federal government’s National Institutes of Health (NIH), the NEI conducts and supports research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases and other disorders of vision. This research leads to sight-saving treatments, reduces visual impairment and blindness, and improves the quality of life for people of all ages. NEI-supported research has advanced our knowledge of how the visual system functions in health and disease.
URL: http://www.nei.nih.gov
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