American Academy of Ophthalmology

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), founded in 1896 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons with more than 32,000 members worldwide. AAO hosts the annual AAO Meeting, one of the largest ophthalmology conferences in the world, attracting over 20,000 attendees. The academy provides education, advocacy, and practice resources for ophthalmologists, and publishes the journal Ophthalmology. AAO serves eye care professionals globally with a mission to protect sight and empower lives. The organization connects industry professionals, exhibitors, and attendees through curated event programming, providing platforms for education, networking, business development, and community building with core activities spanning Conferences, Education, Publications. Serving stakeholders across the United States and internationally, American Academy of Ophthalmology delivers value-driven experiences that strengthen industry connections, foster innovation, and create meaningful opportunities for participants and partners.

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