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PAAO President’s Message

April 2024

This month, my “Chat with the President” is with Dr. Rita Flores, president of the Portuguese Society of Ophthalmology.

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.

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.

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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!

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Message from the PAOF Chair

As the year draws to a close, we look back at a year with satisfaction and success at PAAO. With education as a core mission for the Pan-American, we have kept updated in 2023 through very successful PAAO events including our PAAO Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina and our collaborations are larger than ever. The new year, will start with our XXVII Pan-American Regional Course of Ophthalmology, March 15-17, 2024 in San Juan, Puerto Rico! Already an organizational success both from the scientific and social point of view!

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Message from the PAOF Chair

We just came from the AAO Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA, and the PAOF celebrated its 12th anniversary of the Circle of Vision program. The Circle of Vision celebrates donors that contribute more than $1,000 a year to the PAOF in support of the Pan-American’s educational programs.

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