American Academy of Ophthalmology

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is a professional medical association of ophthalmologists founded in 1896, with origins in the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. It is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons, based in San Francisco, and it works to protect sight by leading ophthalmic education, supporting research, and advocating for patients and the public.

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