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Alfredo Sadun
Alfredo Arrigo Sadun (born October 23, 1950) is an American ophthalmologist, academic, author and researcher. He holds the Flora L. Thornton Endowed Chair at Doheny Eye Centers-UCLA and is Vice-Chair of Ophthalmology at UCLA. Sadun has received recognition for his work in neuro-ophthalmology and especially in diseases of the optic nerve. He has published over 400 peer-reviewed articles and has 5 patents awarded. He is the author of 5 books, entitled ''Optics for Ophthalmologists: A Board-Review Manual'', ''Neuroprotection: Implication for Eye Disease'', ''New Methods of Sensory Visual Testing'', ''Ophthalmology'', and ''Atlas of Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy.'' Sadun is a Gold Fellow of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). and the Editor-in-chief of ''Scope for the American Academy of Ophthalmology''. Early life and education Sadun was born in New Orleans, LA in 1950 to Elvio Sadun a prominent parasitologist and Lina O. Sadun, a geneticist. B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Academy Of Ophthalmology
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. 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." History The academy has its origins in the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology (AAOO), founded in 1896 as a medical association of both ophthalmologists and otolaryngologists. The Academy was founded when the AAOO split in 1979 and divided into separate academies for each specialty. Like most medical associations, the Academy collects dues, provides continuing education and seminars for its members, including its four-day annual meeting. Outside the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |