Pan-American News
The Power of the Pan-American NetworkNEI 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.
PAAO President’s Message
February 2022
“Diversity: the art of thinking independently together.”
- Malcolm Forbes
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.
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.
PAAO President’s Message
January 2022
“The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.”
- Abraham Lincoln
Message from the PAOF Chair
As the year draws to a close, we look back at a year with satisfaction and success at PAOF & PAAO regardless of the limitations set forth by a worldwide pandemic.
PAAO President’s Message
December 2021
“Small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast.”
- William Shakespeare
Tribute to Lorenz Zimmerman
To my mentor, teacher & friend from whom I learned some of the most important lessons of my life. The father of modern Ocular Pathology who influenced so many with his knowledge and his kind words & actions.
With love & gratitude,
Miguel & Nora Burnier
Tribute to Rubens Belfort Mattos
A great professor & mentor at Escola Paulista Medicina from whom I learned so many things, including the importance of academic institutions.
With love & gratitude,
Miguel & Nora Burnier