American Academy of Ophthalmology and IHTSDO

Since its founding in 1896, the American Academy of Ophthalmology has been an institution dedicated to the advancement of ophthalmic education.  Established in 1980, the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology raises financial support and implements programs that advance ophthalmic education resulting in the best possible eye care for the public. More

In 2008, H. Dunbar Hoskins, Jr, P. Lloyd Hildebrand & Flora Lum wrote an article about the American Academy of Ophthalmology adopting SNOMED CT as its Official Clinical Terminology. The article describes the value of SNOMED CT in the contemporary international system and is called "The American Academy of Ophthalmology Adopts SNOMED CT as Its Official Clinical Terminology". Purchase the article here.