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The American Optometric Foundation is a philanthropic organization that develops and provides financial support for optometric research and education in vision and eye health.

American Optometric Foundation Goals
To solicit, receive and invest grants, bequests, donations, and other funds for the purpose of upholding, broadening, fostering, and promoting optometric education and research in vision and eye health;

To provide fellowships at the graduate level to students planning a teaching and/or research career in vision and eye health;

To recognize and honor achievements which further the visual welfare of humanity;

To foster inter and intra-professional relations and representation with organizations and groups that share common goals.