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| Formation | 1896 (AAOO) 1979 (AAO) |
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| Type | Professional association |
| Headquarters | 655 Beach Street San Francisco, California |
| Coordinates | 37°48′24″N 122°25′12″W / 37.806675°N 122.419992°W |
Area served | Worldwide |
Membership | 32,000 |
| Website | www |
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) is a professional medical association of ophthalmologists. It is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Its membership of 32,000 medical doctors includes more than 90 percent of practicing ophthalmologists in the United States as well as over 7,000 members abroad.[1]
The Academy's stated mission is "to protect sight and empower lives by serving as an advocate for patients and the public, leading ophthalmic education, and advancing the profession of ophthalmology."[1]
- ^ a b "About the American Academy of Ophthalmology". American Academy of Ophthalmology. Retrieved July 26, 2016.