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Dr. Marcelino Rio Torres (1944-2023)

On August 13, 2023, Dr. Marcelino Rio Torres passed away. For 27 years, he served as the esteemed director of the "Ramón Pando Ferrer" Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology, leaving an indelible mark on the field of medicine and touching the lives of countless individuals.

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Message from the PAOF Chair

In this issue of e-vision, I would like to congratulate and recognize a major PAAO philanthropist couple this month. David & Molly Pyott have devoted their life to The David and Molly Pyott Foundation.

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PAAO President’s Message

July 2023

Webinars in the Hub of Science: An Educational Tool. The Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology takes its primary mission - Education - incredibly seriously.

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Dr. Francisco Contreras (1926-2023)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Francisco Contreras Campos. On July 23, 2023, Dr. Contreras passed away at home surrounded by family. He was an admired educator and true gentleman.

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PAAO President’s Message

May 2023

This month, rather than a chat with a president, I chatted with Jane Aguirre, Vice President for Membership and Alliances for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, on the eve of her retirement.

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Message from the PAOF Chair

We are very proud to announce that the Pan-American Ophthalmological Foundation’s Circle of Vision program has started our 2023 Circle of Vision campaign, and I am very pleased to announce that we have had an overwhelmingly positive response to donate to our Circle of Vision program.

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