Ex Errato Lux. Concept and development of the Verhoeff Society

With a history of 39 years, Verhoeff Society is one of the oldest subspecialty groups in ophthalmology. The society was formed to establish a forum to discuss ophthalmic pathology. This paper details the original inception of the Society, its current activities and its influence in the development of ophthalmic pathology clubs in the U.S. and across the world.