PAAO Announcements
PARD 2022 RECAP
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, the 2022 Pan-American Research Day took place as a Zoom virtual meeting. For this meeting, the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO) partners with the Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology (ARVO). Drs. Lihteh Wu...
Mr. T.R.G. Sear (1937-2022)
On May 9, 2022, Mr. Tim Sear passed away following a long illness. He was a friend and supporter of the Pan-American for many years. We share some memories from his Pan-American friends.
PAAO President’s Message
April 2022
I am happy, honored, and thrilled to address you with my first words as president of the PAAO. For me, it is a dream fulfilled.
PAJO Readership Growing
With its new and attractive digital format, The Pan-American Journal of Ophthalmology (PAJO) has caught the attention of people around the world.Starting with 2,000 subscribers/readers in 2012 to now 13,000 in 2022, the PAJO has been growing steadily and becoming...
NEI meets with PAAO and other Global Eye Health Organizations
On March 4, 2022, The National Eye Institute (NEI) held a landmark meeting with the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology and other global eye health organizations (including ARVO, AAO, ICO, IAPB, APAO). The virtual meeting offered the opportunity for NEI to...
World Glaucoma Week 2022
Dr. Jesus Jimenez Roman, President of the Pan-American Glaucoma Society, talks about World Glaucoma Week 2022.
Recipients of 2022 Gillingham Fellowships Selected
Recipients for the 2022 Gillingham Fellowships Selected
Dr. Jose A. Gegúndez to receive the 2021 Castroviejo Award
Dr. Jose A. Gegúndez to receive the 2021 Castroviejo Award
Richard & Chita Abbott Young Leader Award for 2021 Announced
Yazmin Baez (Dominican Republic) selected for her Curso project “Incorporate the use of NEO2 Blend in the NICU to reduce de risk of ROP".