Oregon Ophthalmological Alumni Association
OOAA history
The Ophthalmology residency training program at the Casey Eye Institute is the direct extension of the residency program established by Kenneth Swan , M.D. at the University of Oregon Medical School in 1944-45. As such, it is the oldest Ophthalmology training program on the West Coast. The department admits five residents per year.
Activities
The OOAA holds a continuing medical education meeting each year in the spring and a reception in conjunction with the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The OOAA supports the residency training program by providing each resident with the AAO’s Basic and Clinical Science Curriculum. At each annual meeting, the Edward N. McLean Community Service Award is given to the resident judged to have made particular contributions in Community Service during the course of his/her residency training.
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Upcoming events
CANCELLED - OOAA reception at the annual AAO Meeting
The uncertainty due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic requires that we cancel the OOAA reception at the annual AAO Meeting. Although we are disappointed, we look forward to seeing your friendly faces again in person sometime in the future!
CANCELLED - 75th Annual OOAA Meeting
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 75th Annual OOAA Meeting has been cancelled on Friday June 5 - Saturday, June 6, 2020
The meeting has been rescheduled for June 4-5, 2021!
Elks Children's Eye Clinic building
The 60,000 square foot building will house new childhood vision screening and treatment programs, space for clinical trials in macular degeneration and other eye diseases, and our Gene Therapy Center.





A sight for the senses
The new facility, which will house top-tier research and eye care services, was thoughtfully designed for all ages and visual abilities. It also aims to evoke a sense of wonder and playfulness, especially in our youngest patients and visitors.
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the building’s innovative features:


