Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Employee Directory
Research ServicesMaryland, United States51-200 Employees
ARVO is a leading organization dedicated to eye and vision research within the Research Services industry. Its membership comprises about 12,000 researchers from more than 75 countries, with roughly 45% based outside the United States, and the community includes both clinical and basic researchers spanning multiple disciplines. ARVO was founded in 1928 in Washington, D.C. by 73 ophthalmologists and was originally named the Association for Research in Ophthalmology; the word 'Vision' was added to the name in 1970. The organization is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, United States, and employs between 51 and 200 people. ARVO engages in collaborations with external partners to support its activities, including industry partnerships and travel grants, such as Alcon's support for a live Eye Pitch at the 2025 ARVO annual meeting and Knights Templar Eye Foundation funding for attendee travel. Reported annual revenue is in the range of $10 million to $25 million.