The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) is an academic association of pediatric
ophthalmologist
Ophthalmology ( ) is a surgery, surgical subspecialty within medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
An ophthalmologist is a physician who undergoes subspecialty training in medical and surgical eye care. Followin ...
s and strabismus
surgeon
In modern medicine, a surgeon is a medical professional who performs surgery. Although there are different traditions in different times and places, a modern surgeon usually is also a licensed physician or received the same medical training as ...
s. The pediatric ophthalmology
fellowships in the United States are accredited by the AAPOS. International members are also allowed based on evident valuable contributions and dedication to the field of pediatric ophthalmology. The association also publishes the Journal of AAPOS as its official publication.
Past presidents
See also
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Pediatric ophthalmology
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Infant vision
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Orthoptics
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International Orthoptic Association
References
External links
American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
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Ophthalmology organizations
Eye care in the United States