Barrett Katz

The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology operates an association focused on research in vision and ophthalmology. The non-profit company is based in Rockville, MD.

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc. is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company advocates for patients and the public and set standards for ophthalmic education. The organization provides information about managing a practice, clinical pearls, and how to thrive in residency for young ophthalmologists. The company also offers an Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award and have committees that are essential to the establishment and implementation of the organization's mission and strategic goals. The Academy's website, EyeSmart, provides information on eye diseases, treatments, news, and tips for lifelong eye health. The company also has a faculty development program for their annual meeting and offer a program called Eyecelerator that advances eye care innovation by connecting creative entrepreneurs with mission-driven investors and access to markets.

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.

Part of BridgeBio Pharma, Inc., Fortify Therapeutics, Inc. is a private company dedicated to developing a safe and effective treatment for patients with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), a rare mitochondrial genetic disorder that leads to loss of central vision predominantly in young adults. The company is based in Palo Alto, CA. LHON is driven by mutations in subunits of the NADH dehydrogenase complex, reducing the ability of the retinal cells to produce energy, resulting in their degeneration. Fortify Therapeutics is currently developing a localized therapy to bypass the dysfunctional metabolic pathway in this disease and provide an alternate source of energy to the retinal cells of LHON patients.