Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
 LOGO of ARVO | |
| Abbreviation | ARVO |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1928 |
| Founded at | Washington, D.C. |
Professional title | FARVO |
| Headquarters | Rockville, Maryland |
| Fields | Ophthalmology |
Membership (2019) | Nearly 12,000 |
President | W. Daniel Stamer |
Vice President | Jennifer J. Kang-Mieler |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | Association for Research in Ophthalmology |
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (abbreviated ARVO) is an American learned society dedicated to ophthalmology and other vision-related topics. It is based in Rockville, Maryland.[1]
Overview
[edit]The association was established in Washington, D.C., in 1928 as the Association for Research in Ophthalmology. In May 1970, it was renamed to its current name to reflect its broader scope.[2][3] As of 2019, it has almost 12,000 members from 75 different countries.
Publications
[edit]The society publishes three academic journals: Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, the Journal of Vision, and Translational Vision Science & Technology.[4]
Past Annual Meetings
[edit]The ARVO has Past Annual Meetings every years.[5] People come here to communicate about any new discoveries and new technologies in vision and ophthalmology. There is a fee for this exhibition.
References
[edit]- ^ "Who we are". Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
- ^ Lichter, Paul R. (June 1990). "Where Clinicians and Scientists Meet". Ophthalmology. 97 (6): 697–698. doi:10.1016/S0161-6420(13)32521-4.
- ^ "THE ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN VISION AND OPHTHALMOLOGY". GuideStar. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
- ^ "About". ARVO Journals. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
- ^ "Past Annual Meetings". ARVO. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
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