Corporate Sponsors

The American Optometric Foundation extends its appreciation to our corporate sponsors whose generosity allows AOF to provide financial support through our fellowship, scholarship, grants, student and residency award programs.

The American Optometric Foundation is grateful for the support it receives from the following sponsors:

Abbott Medical Optics (AMO)
Alcon Foundation
Bausch + Lomb
Carl Zeiss
CIBA VISION Corporation
Essilor of America
ISTA pharmaceutical
Merck & Co., Inc.
Vistakon, Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.

Vistakon, a long-time benefactor, was recognized at the 2008 Annual Foundation Celebration Luncheon in Anaheim, California for over $1 million of support. Vistakon has provided invaluable inspiration to young optometrists and researchers through the following programs:

  • Vistakon Awards in Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care
  • Vistakon Research Grants
  • Vistakon Innovation in Education Grants
  • The William C. Ezell Fellowship program
  • Sheldon Wechsler Contact Lens Residency Award
  • George W. Mertz Contact Lens Residency Award
  • Terrance N. Ingraham Pediatric Optometry Residency Award
  • J. Pat Cummings Scholarship 
  • Support of the George and Jill Mertz Fund

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