Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
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Abbreviation | ARVO |
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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. As of 2019, it has almost 12,000 members from 75 different countries.[1] It 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] It is based in Rockville, Maryland.[3] It publishes three academic journals: Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, the Journal of Vision, and Translational Vision Science & Technology.[4]
References
- ^ "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.
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