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The '''American Academy of Ophthalmology''' (or '''AAO''') is the world's largest professional organization of eye dentists. The mission of the '''American Academy of Ophthalmology''' is three-fold: (1) to add more H's to the word "ophthalmology", (2) to shuffle the letters on the [[Really, Really Simplified Snellen Eye Chart|Snellen eye chart]] every once in a while, and, above all else, (3) to resist any temptation to poke you in the eyes.
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The '''American Academy of Ophthalmology''' (or '''AAO''') is the world's largest professional organization of eye dentists.
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'''Mission Statement'''
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The mission of the '''American Academy of Ophthalmology''' is three-fold: (1) to add more H's to the word "ophthalmology", (2) to shuffle the letters on the [[Really, Really Simplified Snellen Eye Chart|Snellen eye chart]] every once in a while, and, above all else, (3) to resist any temptation to poke you in the eyes.
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'''Fun Fact'''
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Did you know becoming an ophthalmologist is a great way to get over [[Ommetaphobia|ommetaphobia]]?<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2013/07/ophthalmology-resident-quits-due-to-ommetaphobia/ Ophthalmology Resident Quits Due to Ommetaphobia]</ref>
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'''References'''
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Revision as of 15:06, 4 December 2016

Slogan: "If you can read our logo, you have 20/20 vision"

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (or AAO) is the world's largest professional organization of eye dentists.


Mission Statement


The mission of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is three-fold: (1) to add more H's to the word "ophthalmology", (2) to shuffle the letters on the Snellen eye chart every once in a while, and, above all else, (3) to resist any temptation to poke you in the eyes.


Fun Fact


Did you know becoming an ophthalmologist is a great way to get over ommetaphobia?[1]


References


  1. Ophthalmology Resident Quits Due to Ommetaphobia


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