History of the american academy of optometry uploaded by yasuo uchida history the american academy of optometry foundation aaof was founded in 1947 for the upholding broadening fostering promoting and aiding of optometric education the profession of optometry and its practitioners the guiding force behind the creation of the organization was william c ezell od of spartanburg south carolina . History the american academy of optometry foundation aaof was founded in 1947 for the upholding broadening fostering promoting and aiding of optometric education the profession of optometry and its practitioners the guiding force behind the creation of the organization was william c ezell od of spartanburg south carolina based in orlando fl the aaof is a philanthropic organization devoted to the advancement of optometric education and research the aaof is proud to be an . The american academy of optometry foundation develops and provides financial support for optometric research and education in vision and eye health to improve clinical patient care learn more or donate our visionary sponsors view all sponsors american academy of optometry 622 east washington street suite 300 orlando fl 32801 phone 321 319 4860 toll free 844 323 eyes 3937 . Optometry by gregg james r isbn from amazons book historical significance the american academy of optometry was founded on june 29 1922 as an organisation for optometric study in its higher branches and for the exchange of ideas it set out to establish standards of eye since 1922 the american academy of optometry aao has been enhancing excellence in optometric practice by encourage investigative