Become a member of SAIVO

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SAIVO Membership
$250.00
Every year

As a member, you gain access to a wealth of resources and connect with a global network of individuals committed to advancing the ethical use of artificial intelligence in eye care.

✓ Ability to Register for and Attend the Annual Meeting
✓ Ability to Submit an Abstract for the Annual Meeting
✓ Ability to Serve on SAIVO Committees
SAIVO Trainee Membership
$100.00
Every year

As a member-in-training, you gain discounted access to a global network of individuals committed to advancing the ethical use of artificial intelligence in eye care at a discounted rate. We do require verification of trainee status to become a Member-in-Training.

✓ Ability to Register for and Attend the Annual Meeting
✓ Ability to Submit an Abstract for the Annual Meeting
✓ Ability to Serve on the SAIVO Young Member Committee
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Why join SAIVO?

SAIVO (Society for Artificial Intelligence in Vision and Ophthalmology), the first society in the world formally dedicated to artificial intelligence and big data in the fields of vision and ophthalmology, is more than an organization — it's a movement advancing the future of eye care. By becoming a member, you join a global community of innovators committed to shaping the ethical, effective, and equitable use of AI in vision science and ophthalmology.

Top Reasons to Join:

  • Be Part of a Global Network
    Connect with clinicians, scientists, engineers, and industry leaders from across disciplines and continents. Collaborate, exchange ideas, and drive the future of AI-powered eye care together.

  • Lead and Serve
    SAIVO members have the opportunity to serve on influential committees, contribute to position statements and working groups, and help shape the direction of our field.

  • Access Exclusive Opportunities
    Enjoy discounted registration to the SAIVO Annual Meeting, early access to events and publications, and eligibility for member-only awards, grants, and leadership roles.

  • Advance Your Career
    Whether you're a trainee or a seasoned expert, SAIVO supports professional growth through mentorship, visibility, and collaboration across sectors.

  • Make an Impact
    Join us in driving responsible innovation, promoting open science, and creating solutions that improve vision health around the world.

Founding Members

  • Nambi Nallasamy, MD

    Cornea and Computational Medicine, Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan

  • Quan Dong Nguyen, MD, MSc

    Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Diseases, Medical and Surgical Retina, Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University

  • Bradford L. Tannen, MD, JD, MBA

    Cornea and Medical Education, Chair of Ophthalmology, University of Kentucky

  • Aniruddha Agarwal, MD

    Department of Ophthalmology, Integrated Surgical Institute (ISI), Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE

  • Rupesh Agrawal, MD

    Senior Consultant & Head of Research, National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, TTSH, Singapore

  • Amir Akhavanrezayat, MD

    Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University

  • Melinda Chang, MD

    Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California

  • Alon Harris, MSc, PhD

    Artificial Intelligence and Human Health, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai

  • Jia-Horung Hung, MD, PhD

    Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University

  • Anthony Kuo, MD

    Cornea and Refractive Surgery/Biomedical Engineering, Duke University

  • S. Saeed Mohammadi, MD

    Surgical Retina and Uveitis, Northwestern University

  • Marion R. Munk, MD, PHD

    Uveitis and Medical Retina, University Bern, Switzerland

  • SriniVas R. Sadda, MD

    Director of Artificial Intelligence & Imaging Research at the Doheny Eye Institute

    University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Geffen School of Medicine

  • Yasir J. Sepah, MBBS

    Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University

  • Karthik Srinivasan, MD, MS, MHCDS

    Medical Officer, Vitreoretinal Services, Aravind Eye Hospital, Chennai, India

  • Ngoc Trong Tuong Than, MD, MSc

    Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University

  • Zheng Xian Thng, MD

    Uveitis and Medical Retina, National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

  • James C. Tsai, MD, MBA

    President, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai

  • Sophia Ying Wang, MD, MSc

    Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University

  • Negin Yavari, MD

    Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University

  • Zhenyang (James) Zhao, MD

    Oculoplastics, Emory School of Medicine

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