ARVO is the largest and most respected eye and vision research organization in the world. Our members include nearly 12,000 researchers from over 75 countries. Approximately 45% of members reside in over 75 countries outside the U.S. The membership is multidisciplinary and consists of both clinical and basic researchers

The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Inc. (ARVO) was founded in 1928 in Washington, D.C. by 73 ophthalmologists. ARVO was originally named the Association for Research in Ophthalmology (ARO), but the word "vision"​ was added in 1970 to better reflect the scientific profile of its members.

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Patricia A. D'Amore

John Clark

Cathy Conley

Jason Spessard

Julene Joy

Lancey Boros Cowan

Mark Petrash

The Leadership Team at ARVO oversees strategic planning, organizational governance, and the execution of key initiatives that support the advancement of eye and vision research. This team is responsible for fostering community engagement, managing financial operations, enhancing global outreach, and ensuring effective communication and marketing strategies to uphold ARVO's mission and support its multifaceted member base.

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