PA Academy of Ophthalmology - PA General Assembly

Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology Pennsylvania's Eye Physicians and Surgeons

There are many reasons Pennsylvania Ophthalmologists should join the PAO. Member Benefits include savings on your malpractice insurance and having your interests represented in the state legislature. Join Today!

PAO PAC

It’s not a puzzle, only ophthalmologists should perform eye surgery. Contribute to the PAO PAC Today.

Codequest

Don’t miss next year’s Codequest. Event details and registration will be available here soon.

Contact your Senator

The PAO is seeking support for a new definition of ophthalmic surgery bill. Ask your senator to co-sponsor the bill today.

What is an Ophthalmologist?

Only an Ophthalmologist – an eye physician and surgeon – is qualified to provide the full range of eye care, from treating eye diseases with medicine to performing eye surgery to prescribing eyeglasses to correct vision. To learn more about your eye care providers, go to https://www.aao.org/eye-health.