Information for Patients and Families The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) is a national and international organization of medical doctors (MDs), who completed specialized training in the medical and surgical treatments of all pediatric ophthalmologic diseases and adults with eye misalignment. The organization's goals are to advance the quality of children's eye care, support the training of pediatric ophthalmologists, support research activities in pediatric ophthalmology, and advance the care of adults with strabismus. Scan with your phone using a Information concerning pediatric eye problems and adult strabismus can be obtained by visiting the official QR code website at: aapos.org/patients/eye-terms. reader.
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