| OPHTHALMOLOGY SOCIETIES |
| Non-members who are interested in veterinary ophthalmology may become involved and learn more about the field by joining one of the societies below, attending the annual conference, learning practical ophthalmology by attending the "Specialty Day of Ophthalmology for General Practitioners" course and/or ordering the Journal of Veterinary Ophthalmology. |
| Other Ophthalmology Colleges/Societies |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGY (ASVO) |
| { HISTORY OF ASVO } |
| The organization of the
American Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ASVO) began in the spring of
1957. The site was |
| { ORGANIZATION'S GOAL } |
| The principal aim of the ASVO is to promote scientific progress in Veterinary Ophthalmology. This involves efforts to facilitate the presentation of new information, to improve diagnostic and treatment procedures and to encourage expanded training in Ophthalmology at veterinary colleges. |
| { MEETINGS AND PROCEEDINGS } |
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Except
for 1961, the Society’s annual business meetings have been held with the
national AAHA convention. Since 1974, scientific programs have also been
presented at the national AAHA convention. Scientific programs have been
presented at the AVMA annual meeting, the Western Veterinary Conference,
and The North American Veterinary Conference.
Proceedings of ASVO scientific meetings were published annually from 1958 to 1968. Other publications by the ASVO include color atlases of the canine and feline ocular fundi and the cornea and conjuctiva, newsletters and papers presented at AVMA, AAHA, WVA, TNAVC, and ACVIM meetings. |
| { ASVO MEMBERSHIP } |
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Membership is open to any veterinarian that is actively involved in veterinary science and has an interest in veterinary ophthalmology.
Further
information: Dr.
Virginia A. Schultz, Secretary, ASVO Phone: Office 405-616-3937 or 405-388-4602 Email:
animaleyesdoc@cs.com |
| INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGY (ISVO) |
| { HISTORY OF ISVO } |
| The International Society of
Veterinary Ophthalmology (ISVO) was organized in the late 1970’s under
the leadership of Bill Magrane of the US
and Claudio Peruccio of Italy. The first meeting was in Barcelona, Spain
in the fall of 1980, at which time Bill Magrane was elected the first
President. |
| { FUNCTION } |
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ISVO publishes a
newsletter, The Globe, 2-4 times a year to disseminate information on Veterinary
Ophthalmology to its members world-wide. It depends on its members to
report on activities in their respective countries. ISVO also conducts a
one- or two- day scientific meeting, concerning Veterinary Ophthalmology
on odd- numbered years. Alternately, meetings are held in America
and The current President is Akihiko Saito of Japan. The Secretary is Sandra van der Woerdt of the USA. |
| { OBJECTIVES } |
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1. to promote the exchange of information and further scientific progress in Veterinary Ophthalmology on an international basis. 2. to encourage and
promote improved methods of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of eye
disease in all animals. 3. to encourage
adequate ophthalmologic training in the veterinary colleges. |
| { MEMBERSHIP } |
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Member:
Open to any Veterinarian interested in Veterinary Ophthalmology. Associate Member: Open to non-Veterinarians who contribute to Veterinary Ophthalmology.
Membership dues are $10.00/ year or, preferably, $20 for 2 years, payable in U.S. currency, cash, check or VISA or MASTERCARD.
Membership
applications are available from:
David
Maggs, Treasurer Phone 530-752-1393 Fax
530-752-0454 Email djmaggs@ucdavis.edu
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