Emily Chew

The American Ophthalmological Society is an organization that aims to promote excellence in patient care, education, and research in the field of ophthalmology. The society is based in San Francisco, CA, and was founded in 1864 by Edward Delafield, Daniel Bennett St. John Roosa, and Henry Noyes. The private company addresses essential issues in medicine and advance the art and science of ophthalmology. The society holds annual meetings every third week of May each year, and they offer travel grants to non-members who wish to attend. Membership nominations are accepted until April 30th each year.