American Academy of Ophthalmology
Non-profit Organizations
San Francisco, CA 60,630 followers
Protecting Sight. Empowering Lives.
About us
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. For more information, visit www.aao.org.
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https://aao.org
External link for American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1896
Locations
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Primary
655 Beach St.
San Francisco, CA 94109, US
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20 F Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20001-6701, US
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655 Beach St
San Francisco, CA 94109, US
Employees at American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Ed Gelber
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Chris Thomas
Mission-Driven Engagement | Impact Marketing | Digital Product Innovation | IT Transformation
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Sonny Goel, MD
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Mariela Salas
Marketing / Communications / Advertising (in-house & agency) | Leading multi-channel campaigns from brief to execution on time and on budget with…
Updates
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Early career physician-scientists trained in medical or surgical specialties are eligible for grants for geriatric-focused research from the program Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists' Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR). The award is targeted to early career faculty members who have recently completed their training and are embarking on a career in clinical aging research in their specialty area. Applications are due by Nov. 1. National Institute on Aging (NIA) Learn more: https://ow.ly/whej50SSx26
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Calling all ophthalmic early-stage and start-up companies! Connect with ophthalmologists in the new Innovation Hub at AAO 2024. Now accepting applications. Learn more: https://ow.ly/pKIH50SSl8T #aao2024 #innovation #entrepreneur #ophthalmology
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If you’re a young #ophthalmologist looking to jump-start your career, the Knights Templar #Eye Foundation offers pediatric ophthalmology grants tailored for you. Learn more and review the guidelines. https://ow.ly/uMLa50SREXN
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See anyone you know? Tag them and we'll see you in #Chicago for #aao2024! Tomorrow is the last day for early registration rates. Register now at aao.org/registration #ophthalmology
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Explore the bizarre history of 19th-century eye care at the "Hoodwinked" exhibit. See quack devices like the Better Sight Vibrator and the Actina Battery. Learn about the bogus treatments that “doctors” and “professors” promoted to the unsuspecting public. Admission is free – visit the Museum of the Eye in Fisherman's Wharf. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gas2J7zt #museumoftheeye #hoodwinked #quackmedicine
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New edition of #BCSC is shipping. The 2024-2025 edition includes updates in #glaucoma, Lens and #Cataract & more. Explore the complete set today. https://ow.ly/X00H50SECk2
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Stay ahead with the latest #CME courses on more durable #anti-VEGF agents and therapies for #nAMD, a benefit for Academy members. Explore all six new courses at your own pace. https://ow.ly/IjBl50SLoEK
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