The world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons, we advocate for patients and the public and set standards for ophthalmic education.

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The academy has its origins in the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology (AAOO), founded in 1896 as a medical association of both ophthalmologists and otolaryngologists.

AAO 2025, the American Academy of Ophthalmology's annual meeting will be in Orlando, Oct. 18-20, 2025

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The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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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 …

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