| AAO | American Academy of Ophthalmology |
| AOC | African Ophthalmology Council |
| ASCRS | American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery |
| COECSA | College of Ophthalmology of Eastern and Southern Africa Conference |
| GOS | Global Ophthalmology Summit |
| IAPB | The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness |
| M and E | Monitoring and Evaluation |
| WIO | Women in Ophthalmology |
| WLEH | Women Leaders in Eye Health |
| WOC | World Ophthalmology Council |