Difference between revisions of "American Academy of Ophthalmology"
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− | The '''American Academy of Ophthalmology''' (or '''AAO''') is the world's largest professional organization of eye dentists. | + | 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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[[Category:Medical Organizations]] | [[Category:Medical Organizations]] | ||
[[Category:Ophthalmology]] | [[Category:Ophthalmology]] |
Revision as of 15:06, 4 December 2016
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