Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology


The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology is an American learned society dedicated to ophthalmology and other vision-related topics. As of 2019, it has almost 12,000 members from 75 different countries. It was established in Washington, D.C. in 1928 as the Association for Research in Ophthalmology. In May 1970, it was renamed to its current name to reflect its broader scope. It is based in Rockville, Maryland. It publishes three academic journals: Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, the Journal of Vision, and Translational Vision Science & Technology.