About Us
The trusted voice of ophthalmology in West Virginia, dedicating to protecting the health of our patients' eyes since 1947.
Who We Are
Advancing Eye Care in West Virginia
The WVAEPS is the voice of ophthalmology in West Virginia. By promoting our doctors’ professional interests, we ultimately protect the health of their patients’ eyes. The Academy serves its approximately 84 members through CME credit opportunities, legislative advocacy, and community education.
We build community through annual statewide and regional meetings, and offer our doctors networking resources through the member section of our website.
We are proud to be a part of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the largest national association of Eye M.D.s.
Our History
Decades of Dedication
1947
WVAEPS was originally established and set up as a combined state society for Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology.
1971
The organization was officially incorporated as a non-profit organization to better serve its medical professionals and patients.
1994
Became a state society solely dedicated to ophthalmologists, officially changing the name to The Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc.
2010
The name was updated to the West Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons to clarify who its members are and to prevent confusion with the Academy of Optometry.
Today
With an administrative office located in Morgantown, the WVAEPS utilizes staff, office space, and communication resources from the West Virginia University Eye Institute to serve communities across the state.
Clarity of Purpose
Our Mission
The West Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons is a statewide, non-profit organization comprised of medical doctors whose mission is to advocate the best quality eye care through education, legislative efforts and community to heightening public awareness that eye disease and blindness can be reduced through prevention, and early detection and treatment.
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Join the only organization in West Virginia dedicated exclusively to the needs of ophthalmologists and their patients.
