The International Center is designed to provide international members, attendees and societies the most relevant news and information from the Academy.
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New and interesting:
2012 Annual Meeting
Join the Academy and APAO in Chicago for the 2012 Joint Meeting. The meeting will take place at McCormick Place from November 10 to 13. It will be preceded by Subspecialty Day, November 9 and 10.
Annual Meeting Travel Information for International Attendees
Do you need travel insurance? What is the dress code at the Annual Meeting? What is the weather like in Chicago? Find the answers in this guide to the Annual Meeting and travel in the United States.
Building a Partnership with Chinese Ophthalmology
Academy President Dr. Richard Abbott discusses his travels and ophthalmologic interests in China. He has been visiting the country as a torchbearer for international partnership and collaboration since 1982.
Summary Benchmarks Available in Multiple Languages
The Academy's Summary Benchmarks are available in Arabic, French, Portuguese and Spanish. Summary Benchmarks condense the most relevant information contained in the PPPs for quick point-of-care access.
Learn about ISRS
The International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS), is a partner of the Academy and the leading worldwide organization dedicated to refractive, cornea, cataract and lens-based surgery.
2011 New Members of the Academy
The Academy congratulates its newest members who were approved by the Board of Trustees at the Annual Business Meeting in Orlando.
New! Practice Guidelines for Informed Consent
The Academy's "Practice Guidelines for Informed Consent" is available as a free downloadable PDF file on the ONE Network. The guidelines offer practical benchmarks for best practices related to informed consent, and are applicable to the full range of ophthalmic practice settings, including private practice, hospital clinics and academic programs.
Information for International Organizations and Societies:
