Advocating for excellence in academic ophthalmology
AUPO champions an academic ophthalmology community to promote and advocate for excellence in ophthalmic education, professional development, research, and clinical care.
Celebrating 60 Years of Leadership in Academic Ophthalmology
For six decades, AUPO has championed excellence in academic ophthalmology. Our 60th Anniversary honors the leadership, collaboration, and innovation that continue to shape our field.
Watch the video to celebrate this milestone with us.
60 Years of Advancing Academic Ophthalmology
Join us in celebrating at AUPO 2026! This milestone meeting will bring together leaders and innovators in vision science, education, and clinical care for an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with colleagues, explore cutting-edge research, and shape the future of ophthalmic education and patient care—all in one dynamic program. Whether you attend, sponsor, or exhibit, this is the place to be for academic ophthalmology in 2026.
Journal of Academic Ophthalmology
The Journal of Academic Ophthalmology (JAO) is AUPO's peer-reviewed, online, open-access publication focused on the academic pursuits of ophthalmology.
Career Opportunities
Complimentary service offered to AUPO member academic institutions and programs with Faculty, Administrator, or Coordinator vacancies to fill.
Medical Student Resources
Ophthalmology residency match resources for medical students applying to ophthalmology.