About the Minnesota Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

The Minnesota Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (MAEPS) is a non-profit professional association representing over 300 ophthalmologists in Minnesota. With roots going back to 1911, the MAEPS (formerly Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology- MAO) (1985-2025) and the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolarygology (1911-1985) was established to promote high-quality medical and surgical eye care for Minnesotans through education, advocacy and research.  MAEPS sponsors continuing medical education (CME) events throughout the year and serves as a resource for socioeconomic, legislative, and regulatory affairs pertaining to eye care in Minnesota.

Ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.) are physicians and surgeons who specialize in surgical and medical eye care.   Ophthalmologists are the only eye care providers that attend medical school and complete surgical subspecialty residency training after obtaining their medical degree (MD).

MAEPS maintains several on-going programs designed to:

• ensure that Minnesotans have easy access to the best medical and surgical eye care available in the United States
• articulate that ophthalmologists are the only medical school-trained eye physicians and surgeons and can provider every medical and surgical ophthalmological need for Minnesota families at fair professional fees
• promote public education to help Minnesotans ensure a healthy lifestyle

 

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