General Information
American Academy of Ophthalmology
655 Beach St
San Francisco,
CA 94109
415-561-8500
[email protected]
http://www.aao.org
Brief Description
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care.
The Academy's EyeSmart website provides eye health education and news for the public at http://www.aao.org/eye-health.
The Academy's EyeCare America program, one of the country's leading public service programs, provides eye care through a pool of nearly 6,000 volunteer ophthalmologists. Since 1985, EyeCare America has helped more than 1.8 million people. Ninety percent of the care provided is at no out-of-pocket cost to the patient. https://www.aao.org/eyecare-america
Services Offered
- Professional Training
- Provides continuing education to ophthalmologists.
- Education Services
- The Academy's EyeSmart website educates the public about the importance of eye health and empowers them to preserve healthy vision. Through EyeSmart, we provide the most trusted and medically accurate information about eye diseases, conditions and injuries, free of charge.