American Academy of Optometry Foundation
Welcome to the American Academy of Optometry Foundation!
The American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF) is a philanthropic organization that provides financial support for optometric research and education. The Foundation will give more than $600,000 in scholarships, fellowships, travel grants, and residency awards this year. Your donations make a difference!
Enabling Excellence in Eye Care: New Foundation Initiatives
The Foundation has been hard at work developing six new programs to help fill currently unmet needs within the optometric profession, and which align with the Academy's strategic plan. Learn more about the following programs: - Clinical Podcast Series
- Research Funding
- OD/PhD Scholarship Program
- Clinical Investigator Certification
- Staff Training
- "Bright Ideas" Pitch Competition
The American Academy of Optometry Foundation extends its appreciation to our corporate sponsors whose generosity allows AAOF to provide financial support through our fellowship, scholarship, grants, student and residency award programs.