A big thank you to everyone who participated in #AAO2024! 🎉 The past few days were packed with innovations, insightful sessions, and meaningful connections driving the future of #ophthalmology. Relive the highlights in this video, and if you missed it, you can still watch the on demand/virtual sessions. Stay tuned for exciting updates and start to Imagine the possibilities #AAO2025 in Orlando! #Innovation #Networking #EyeCare https://ow.ly/EvF050TQkKS
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Non-profit Organizations
San Francisco, CA 62,966 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
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
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- Founded
- 1896
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655 Beach St.
San Francisco, CA 94109, US
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20 F Street, NW
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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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Updates
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Thank you OPHTHPAC and Surgical Scope Fund donors! We exceeded our AAO 2024 fundraising goal, thanks to YOU. Your crucial support gives our patients and profession a voice on Capitol Hill and in statehouses nationwide. #OPHTHPAC #AAO #SurgicalScopeFund
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What did you enjoy most about Subspecialty Day at AAO 2024? Every year, the meeting offers attendees an opportunity to explore innovative techniques, discover what leading specialists are doing, and adopt best practices that not only enhance clinical practice but also improve patient care and outcomes. Hear from these attendees why the Academy annual meeting remains the must-attend event for ophthalmology professionals! #AAO2024
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We've met 90% of our OPHTHPAC/Surgical Scope Fund fundraising goal. Help us cross the finish line by donating to both funds before the meeting ends! And be sure to claim your thank you gifts at the advocacy booth. 👉 https://ow.ly/3EPw50TQ4Ik #AAO2024 #OPHTHPAC #SurgicalScopeFund
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Medical therapies for glaucoma continue to evolve. At AAO 2024, glaucoma specialists Dr. Douglas Rhee (USA) and Dr. Qing Wang (USA) discussed innovations in medical glaucoma—from a new class of medications with novel pharmacologic mechanisms, to investigational therapies that protect vision-related neurons. The promising study results are potentially ushering in a new era of medical treatment for the disease. For more novel findings in ophthalmic research, visit: https://ow.ly/GW3650TPNyG. #AAO2024 #glaucoma
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It’s the final day of #AAO2024 in Chicago, let’s make it count! Explore expert sessions on reducing burnout, industry showcases & insightful panel discussions. Visit the Resource Center for one last chance at headshots and VR demos & connect with global peers at the International Lounge. Let’s finish strong and take home some incredible insights! 👁️ #Ophthalmology #AAOYO
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Day 3 of #AAO2024 has officially wrapped! Today, we met attendees from diverse backgrounds, ranging from medical students in the Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring Program to seasoned Academy leaders, AAOE and AAOP members, and everyone in between. Curious to hear what they shared? Check out the video to see what they had to say. What’s been your favorite part of the conference so far? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #AAO24 #Ophthalmology Mary Lopez Isidro, Eve Higginbotham SM, MD, ML, Doheny Eye Institute
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Imagine mastering life-saving eye surgeries from anywhere in the world all through virtual reality. We have partnered with FundamentalVR to launch a cutting-edge VR Education Program to train ophthalmologists globally, starting with the fight against childhood blindness caused by Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). Thanks to a generous $5 million grant from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, this cutting-edge platform is now available for free to ophthalmologists and trainees worldwide. It offers immersive, lifelike simulations to help sharpen their skills in diagnosing and treating eye conditions, with hands-on practice in procedures like laser therapy and injections. Don’t have a VR headset? A desktop version is on the way! Press release: https://ow.ly/cQ3r50TPiRj #Ophthalmology #MedicalInnovation #EyeCare #AAO #VirtualReality #VRinHealthcare
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During Subspecialty Day at AAO 2024 in Chicago, experts from the UK, Dr. Giovanni Montesano and Dr. Anthony King, both emphasized the importance of reducing the drop burden and that early (surgical) intervention in glaucoma treatment will lead to better visual field outcomes in patients. For live updates from AAO 2024, visit: https://ow.ly/7pPb50TPisJ. #AAO2024 #Chicago #Glaucoma
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Day 3 of #AAO2024 is underway in Chicago! Dive into today’s hidden gems, including sessions on AI in Ophthalmology and Gender Equity in Eye Health. Enjoy free massages, comfort animals & an ice cream social to recharge. Plus, stop by the Resource Center for headshots, VR demos & more. Let’s make today a memorable day. #AAOYO #Chicago