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Our Mission
20%
of all blindness is caused by uveitis.
Uveitis is a group of inflammatory eye diseases. AUS exists to grow and share knowledge about uveitis and to drive research in the field.
Who We Are
A community of 300+ uveitis experts
Ophthalmologists, rheumatologists, physician-scientists, researchers and trainees.
We share knowledge, advance research, mentor future leaders and promote excellent patient care.
To preserve vision and improve the lives of patients with uveitis, worldwide.
Our Commitment
Better eye care for every patient, everywhere
Equal access to care
High-quality, evidence-based care for patients with ocular inflammatory disease worldwide.
Teamwork across fields
Experts from many disciplines exchanging knowledge in an inclusive community.
Shaping the future
Supporting emerging leaders and scientific discovery in research, education and practice.
30th Annual
30th Annual American Uveitis Society Winter Symposium
Join uveitis and retina specialists, researchers, and fellows-in-training for our milestone 30th Winter Symposium. This year's main scientific sessions are Surgical Management of Uveitis and its Complications and Diagnostics and Management of Pediatric Uveitis.
Program Co-Chairs: Phoebe Lin, MD, PhD (Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic) and Akbar Shakoor, MD (John A. Moran Eye Center)
Register and view detailsQuestions? Contact Medical Conference Planners, Inc. at aus@medconfs.com.
What We Do
Learning together
Winter Meeting
Our annual scientific conference, plus Spring and Fall meetings.
AAO partnership
Educational programs with the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Research exchange
Collaboration across ocular inflammation and immunology.
Global reach
International symposia, public awareness and partnerships.
What We Do
Growing the next generation
Mentorship
Pairing trainees and junior faculty with experienced leaders.
Travel grants
Career development for emerging clinicians and investigators.
UVEA Task Force
Building the workforce and expanding training opportunities.
Professional support
For clinicians, researchers, educators and trainees.
What We Do
A connected community
Our members stay in touch all year, not just at meetings: sharing challenging cases, asking questions and building collaborations across institutions and countries.
The AUS listserv
Ongoing clinical discussion and peer collaboration through our professional network.
Inclusive excellence
Promoting innovation and evidence-based patient care.
Open to all
Clinicians, scientists and trainees at every career stage are welcome to join.
Advocacy
A voice for our patients
AUS is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Council, serving the AAO Board of Trustees and advocating for the profession on behalf of our patients.
Leadership
Meet our leaders
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Ramana (Bob) Moorthy, MDPresident-Elect
Alan Palestine, MDImmediate Past PresidentNews
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