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American Academy of Ophthalmology - The Eye M.D. Association
a/k/a: AAO

Address:
P.O. Box 7424
San Francisco, CA 94120-7424
USA

Phone: 415-561-8500
Fax: 415-561-8533
800 Number: --
TDD: --
Email Address: customer_service@aao.org

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the largest national membership association of Eye M.D.s. Eye M.D.s are ophthalmologists, medical doctors who provide comprehensive eye care, including medical, surgical and optical care. More than 90 percent of practicing U.S. Eye M.D.s are Academy members, and the Academy has more than 6,000 international members. The mission of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is to advance the lifelong learning and professional interests of ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.s) to ensure that the public can obtain the best possible eye care. Academy members are committed to responding compassionately to their patients' individual needs and to advancing the highest standards of comprehensive eye care. To enable its members to meet these goals, the Academy provides a wide variety of programs, products and services to Eye M.D.s and the patients they serve.

Website: http://www.aao.org

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