From the President, David S. Hoffman, MD

Welcome to the New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology website. Our members are the most highly trained and skilled eye care professionals in the state. We treat medical and surgical diseases of the eye as well as perform routine eye exams. Many members dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses.

An ophthalmologist is a specialist physician who has attended either Medical School or Osteopathic School, completed at least one year of general medical or surgical training and then studied at an accredited ophthalmology residency program for at least three additional years. Some of our members have completed additional sub-specialty training in areas such as cornea, retina, glaucoma, pediatrics, oculoplastics and neuro-ophthalmology.

Most of our members have been Board Certified in Ophthalmology by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

The New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology (NJAO) is the largest organization of ophthalmologists in the state. We are dedicated to promoting the specialty of ophthalmology. We offer educational programs and benefits for our members and their employees. We sponsor community awareness projects to encourage eye health. We make recommendations to other physician groups, hospitals, government agencies and third party payers concerning ocular health and healthcare policy.