Association For Research in Vision & Ophthalmology (ARVO) Information

Mission "The purposes of ARVO shall be to encourage and assist research, training, publication, and dissemination of knowledge in vision and ophthalmology." Article 1.02 of the Bylaws Brief History The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Inc. (ARVO) was founded in 1928 in Washington, DC 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. The Association's membership, comprised of more than 12,500 individuals, continues to grow. Some 42% of members reside in over 70 countries outside the U.S. The membership is multidisciplinary and consists of both clinical and basic researchers (approximately 44% MD/Ophthalmologists, 26% PhD's, and 30% Other, including optometrists, osteopaths, and veterinarians).