Since 1962
Advancing excellence in eye care across Northern Virginia.
The Northern Virginia Academy of Ophthalmology promotes the highest standards of ophthalmologic care, education, and professional development for more than 120 eye care professionals throughout our region.
120+
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60+
Years of service
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A regional community committed to the highest standards of vision care.
NVAO advances the practice of ophthalmology through continuing medical education, professional networking, and advocacy for both practitioners and patients in our community.
Read our storyNVAO and VSEPS: Stronger Together for Virginia Ophthalmology
NVAO has officially affiliated with the Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons to strengthen ophthalmology across Northern Virginia and the Commonwealth. The partnership combines NVAO's local community and event network with VSEPS' statewide advocacy and professional reach — simpler membership, stronger representation, and a more unified voice for ophthalmology in Virginia.
Learn About the NVAO–VSEPS Affiliation- Streamlined NVAO + VSEPS membership
- Stronger statewide advocacy
- Continued local NVAO identity & events
- Expanded educational programming
- NVAO seat on the VSEPS Board
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