The American Retina Foundation

A charitable, non-profit Foundation formed by the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) to promote public awareness, continuing medical education, research, and treatment of retinal diseases.

When we began hosting a 5K "Run for the Retina" event to raise funds for the ARF two years ago, we had no idea how popular this event would become. This year, we are gearing up for our best run yet, to be held in New York City during the ASRS Annual Meeting.

Saving Vision Is Our Mission

By Roy Levit, MD | ARF Chairman

The American Retina Fouindation (ARF) acts as the charitable arm of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS). Our primary goals are to educate the public regarding vitreoretinal disorders and to further research for new and improved treatments for vitreous and retinal illness.

Our organization had a very successful year in 2008, thanks to your membership and support. At a time when many foundations and non-profits are experiencing difficulty, the ARF is poised to have another outstanding year, as you'll see as you read on. Our patient education kits are increasingly popular, symposiums like the one we held in May 2008 in partnership with the National Institutes of Health helped us reach out to the broader medical community, and our grants for furthering research on vitreous and retinal disease are making a positive difference. We are achieving our objectives at every level.

Ultimately, our goals are your goals, as well—promoting our patients' interests and saving vision. We are using your contributions carefully and to maximum effect, and we hope to make 2009 our best year yet.

Sincerely,
Roy Levit

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