Pan-American News
The Power of the Pan-American NetworkPAAO President’s Message
April 2024
This month, my "Chat with the President" is with Dr. Rita Flores, president of the Portuguese Society of Ophthalmology.
Message from the PAOF Chair
For 85 years, the Pan-American has had a profound impact on global ophthalmology. Through our international congresses, regional courses, and other training programs, the Pan-American provides education with the objective of standardizing and elevating eye care and decreasing the disparities in the access to eye care services.
Message from the PAOF Chair
We look back at many years with satisfaction and success at PAOF & PAAO. With education as a core mission for the Pan-American, we have kept you updated through webinars, our digital journal PAJO, and e-learning courses to help our members give the gift of sight to their patients. After our resounding success at our Buenos Aires PAAO meeting, we were able to get together during our XXVII Pan-American Regional Course of Ophthalmology, March 15-17, 2024, in San Juan, Puerto Rico! What a meeting! What a success! What a kickoff to our 85th Anniversary!!
PAAO President’s Message
March 2024
I'm thrilled to share with you the resounding success of our recent XXVII Pan-American Regional Course of Ophthalmology held in the vibrant city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The event surpassed all expectations and truly exemplified the spirit of collaboration, learning, and innovation that defines our organization.
Message from the PAOF Chair
In 1939, three ophthalmologists of the Americas, Dr. Harry S. Gradle, Dr. Conrad Berens, both from the United States, and Dr. Moacyr E. Alvaro of Brazil, had a vision to build a Pan-American community. They wanted to build cultural bridges in the Americas, expand educational opportunities, and tackle preventable blindness.
The Pan-American is now celebrating its 85th anniversary. We have grown since that first Congress in 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio. We now have members in 36 countries around the world.
So why should you support the Pan-American?
PAAO Presidents Message
Feb 2024
It is with great joy and enthusiasm that we celebrate a momentous occasion—the 85th anniversary of the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (1939-2024). This milestone not only signifies a rich history of collaboration and advancements in the field of ophthalmology but also reflects the enduring commitment of our community to the well-being of countless individuals across the Americas.
Gillingham Fellowship Gets a Boost and the 2024 Recipients are the first to benefit
Thanks to the generous donation of Retina Research Foundation, we are happy to announce the recipients of the 2024 Gillingham Fellowships
Message from the PAOF Chair
As the year is only getting started, we look ahead to many Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology's (PAAO) exciting activities with the support of the PAOF. With education as a core mission for the Pan-American, we just came back from our PAAO’s Curso de Liderazgo; we joined forces in the meeting with the Academy's Leadership Development Program (LDP) in San Francisco, CA. It was an extraordinary event!
PAAO President’s Message
January 2024
Advocating the noble principles of Ophthalmology in the Pan-American context. As we gather under the banner of the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology, it is crucial to reflect upon the profound significance of our profession and the principles that guide us in our pursuit of ocular health and vision care excellence. Ophthalmology, as a noble field, holds a unique position at the intersection of science, compassion, and service. Considering this, let us underscore the fundamental principles that underpin our shared commitment to eye health across the Pan-American region.
January Leadership Course 2024
The Pan-American Curso de Liderazgo (leadership course) is preparing the best young ophthalmologists to take leadership roles in their community and professional organizations. See what they did at the January 2024 work session.