Duke Eye Center is proud to announce that Edward G. Buckley, MD, James Pitzer Gills III, MD, and Joy Gills Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology, has been named President of the American Ophthalmic Society (AOS), one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious professional organizations dedicated to advancing the science and practice of ophthalmology.
Dr. Buckley’s appointment reflects his decades‑long impact on the field, his national leadership across multiple ophthalmic organizations, and his enduring commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, and research.