﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2023v5.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-07-29T16:28:36-04:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>461374001</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE SWANSON GROUP LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>838 MAIN STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>WESTBROOK</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>040922847</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>010363625</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MAINE SOCIETY OF EYE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        <BusinessNameLine2Txt>PHYSICIANS &amp; SURGEONS</BusinessNameLine2Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>MAIN</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2074452260</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 190</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>MANCHESTER</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>04351</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>SHIRLEY GOGGIN</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>MSEPS EXEC. DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2074452260</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-06-08</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>TABITHA C SWANSON CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01436950</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>2073703490</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2024-06-08</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2024-08-08 14:25:15Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="4">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>SHIRLEY GOGGIN</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 190</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>MANCHESTER</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>04351</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>150623</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.MAINEEYEMDS.COM</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1984</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>ME</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>MAINE SOCIETY OF EYE PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS (MSEPS), REPRESENTING MAINE'S OPTHAMOLOGISTS AND THEIR PATIENTS. MSEPS, AN AFFILIATE OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTHAMOLOGY, IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT EYE HEALTH CARE CONCERNS, ADVOCATING FOR OPTHAMOLOGISTS IN THE STATE OF MAINE LEGISLATURE AND BEFORE REGULATORY BODIES, AND AIDING OPTHAMOLOGISTS AND THEIR STAFF IN THEIR CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION AS WELL AS INTERACTING WITH THE THIRD PARTY PAYERS ABOUT REIMBURSEMENT AND COVERAGE ISSUES.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>6</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>6</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>0</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>117797</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>106310</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>54100</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>43000</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>372</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>1313</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>172269</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>150623</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>0</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>152520</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>157239</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>152520</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>157239</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>19749</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-6616</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>295795</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>289179</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>0</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>295795</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>289179</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>MAINE SOCIETY OF EYE PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS (MSEPS), REPRESENTING MAINE'S OPTHAMOLOGISTS AND THEIR PATIENTS. MSEPS, AN AFFILIATE OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTHAMOLOGY, IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT EYE HEALTH CARE CONCERNS, ADVOCATING FOR OPTHAMOLOGISTS IN THE STATE OF MAINE LEGISLATURE AND BEFORE REGULATORY BODIES, AND AIDING OPTHAMOLOGISTS AND THEIR STAFF IN THEIR CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION AS WELL AS INTERACTING WITH THE THIRD PARTY PAYERS ABOUT REIMBURSEMENT AND COVERAGE ISSUES.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>138679</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>43000</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS, CONFERENCE AND SEMINARS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>138679</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>false</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd>false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd>false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd>false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd>false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>false</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd>false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>false</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>false</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>7</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>true</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>0</EmployeeCnt>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>6</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>6</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>false</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>false</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>false</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>false</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>false</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>false</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <OtherWebsiteInd>X</OtherWebsiteInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>SHIRLEY GOGGIN</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>2074452260</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 190</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MANCHESTER</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04351</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SHIRLEY GOGGIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MSEPS EXEC.</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>2500</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ADAM SISE MD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ERIN LICHTENSTEIN MD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PAST PRESIDE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KAITLYN NOLAN MD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY/TR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHELLE HARRIS MD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SAMUEL SOLISH MD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SYMPOSIUM CH</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SARA BOZORG MD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>AAO COUNCILL</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>2500</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <MembershipDuesAmt>101760</MembershipDuesAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>4550</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>106310</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>EXHIBIT, REGISTRATION FEE</Desc>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>43000</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>43000</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>43000</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1313</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>1313</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>150623</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>43000</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>1313</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
        <TotalAmt>42000</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>25000</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>17000</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1560</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1560</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>16206</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>16206</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>178</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>178</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>80513</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>80513</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MAILINGS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>3485</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3485</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>CONTRIBUTIONS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>2500</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2500</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>ADVOCACY</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>2150</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2150</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>EYEPAC</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>2150</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2150</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6497</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6497</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>157239</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>138679</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>18560</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>225507</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>217028</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>70288</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>72151</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>295795</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>289179</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>295795</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>289179</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>295795</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>289179</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>295795</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>289179</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-6616</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingCashInd>X</MethodOfAccountingCashInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>false</FSAuditedInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc5">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>61125</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>37343</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>160299</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>117797</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>106310</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>482874</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>133726</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>53367</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>33750</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>54100</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>43000</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>317943</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>194851</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>90710</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>194049</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>171897</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>149310</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>800817</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>800817</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>914</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>921</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>314</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>372</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1313</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>3834</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
      <InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>914</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>921</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>314</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>372</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1313</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>3834</TotalAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>195765</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>91631</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>194363</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>172269</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>150623</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>804651</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0.99520</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY509Pct>0.99650</PublicSupportPY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.00000</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.00000</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleC documentId="RetDoc3">
      <VolunteersInd>false</VolunteersInd>
      <PaidStaffOrManagementInd>true</PaidStaffOrManagementInd>
      <MediaAdvertisementsInd>false</MediaAdvertisementsInd>
      <MailingsMembersInd>false</MailingsMembersInd>
      <PublicationsOrBroadcastInd>false</PublicationsOrBroadcastInd>
      <GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd>
      <DirectContactLegislatorsInd>false</DirectContactLegislatorsInd>
      <RalliesDemonstrationsInd>false</RalliesDemonstrationsInd>
      <OtherActivitiesInd>false</OtherActivitiesInd>
      <NotDescribedSection501c3Ind>false</NotDescribedSection501c3Ind>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE C, PART I-A, LINE 1</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MINIMAL LOBBYING ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF THE INDUSTRY. DUES NOTICES INCLUDE 10% NONDEDUCTIBLE NOTICE (ESTIMATE OF THE PERCENTAGE OF DUES THAT ARE SPENT ON LOBBYING) AND UTILIZED FOR LOBBYING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MINIMAL LOBBYING ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF PROFESSION.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE C, PART IV</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DUES NOTICES ARE PROVIDED TO MEMBERS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR WITH AN ESTIMATE OF THE PERCENTAGE OF DUES THAT ARE SPENT ON LOBBYING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleC>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc4">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MAINE SOCIETY OF EYE PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS (MSEPS), REPRESENTING MAINE'S OPTHAMOLOGISTS AND THEIR PATIENTS. MSEPS, AN AFFILIATE OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTHAMOLOGY, IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT EYE HEALTH CARE CONCERNS, ADVOCATING FOR OPTHAMOLOGISTS IN THE STATE OF MAINE LEGISLATURE AND BEFORE REGULATORY BODIES, AND AIDING OPTHAMOLOGISTS AND THEIR STAFF IN THEIR CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION AS WELL AS INTERACTING WITH THE THIRD PARTY PAYERS ABOUT REIMBURSEMENT AND COVERAGE ISSUES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE VP PRIOR TO ISSUANCE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>