Guide: Eye Professional Organizations

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
Phone: 415-561-8500 Website: www.aao.org

Free educational materials on eye health and access to medical eye care. Find an Eye M.D. on their site.

American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS)
Phone: 415-561-8505 Website: www.aapos.org

Information and education about common pediatric eye problems. Pediatric ophthalmologists database.

American Optometric Association (AOA)
Phone: 800-365-2219 Website: www.aoa.org

Education programs for teachers, individuals of all ages, and eye health professionals.

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Phone: 703-591-2220 Website: ascrs.org

Education, leadership, and advocacy in the world of ophthalmic surgery for ophthalmologists.

Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AERBVI)
Phone: 703-671-4500 Website: aerbvi.org

Professional development organization. Research publications, certification programs, news, and more.

National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR)
Phone: 240-221-2905 Website: www.eyeresearch.org

National advocacy group for eye and vision research. Support Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (AEVR).