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American Academy of Ophthalmology Press Releases

56 Press Releases

Published on May 7, 2023 - 07:00 GMT

American Academy of Ophthalmology Establishes New Membership Group to Support Allied Health Professionals

AAOP to welcome members beginning in August 2023 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — In its ongoing effort to support the entire eye care team, the American Academy of Ophthalmology today announced that it has established a new membership group to support the …

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Published on April 20, 2023 - 01:09 GMT

Live Updates: Mid-Year Forum 2023

Hundreds of Academy members are in Washington, D.C., for Mid-Year Forum 2023, meeting with members of Congress and discussing pressing legislative issues. See what they're saying.

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Published on April 15, 2023 - 09:45 GMT

Join Your Peers to Protect Veterans’ Eye Care

FEB 23, 2023 The Academy and some of our most dedicated advocates are leading a fight against possible changes in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health system that would allow providers without proper medical education and clinical training to …

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Published on April 11, 2023 - 16:12 GMT

New study: Racial Disparities in Glaucoma Care Persist, Regardless of Socioeconomic Status

Big data research shows Black and Hispanic patients 30% more likely to develop poor vision SAN FRANCISCO — Many studies have shown that glaucoma is more common and more severe in Black and Hispanics than in Whites, but less is known about the impact of …

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Published on April 11, 2023 - 15:57 GMT

Children With Sickle Cell Disease Appear to Suffer Eye Complications at Same Rate as Adults

Largest study of children with sickle cell disease finds one in three had retinopathy SAN FRANCISCO — Sickle cell disease is a rare, inherited disorder in which the red blood cells become hard, sticky, and change shape, resembling the farm tool. People who …

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Published on April 10, 2023 - 12:45 GMT

Eye Safety Tips for the April 8 Solar Eclipse

When is the Next Solar Eclipse? The next total solar eclipse will cross North America on April 8, 2024. What to Expect During a Solar Eclipse A solar eclipse happens when the moon blocks the sun from our view. This process unfolds over a couple of hours. …

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Published on March 11, 2023 - 08:00 GMT

World’s Largest Meeting of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Spotlights Advances in Artificial Intelligence

Innovation takes center stage at 127th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology SAN FRANCISCO — As an image-based and data-rich specialty of medicine, ophthalmology possibly has the widest scope for the application of artificial intelligence …

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Published on March 11, 2023 - 08:00 GMT

American Academy of Ophthalmology and FundamentalVR Collaborate on Virtual Reality Initiative to Improve Ophthalmic Training ...

Shaping the Future of Ophthalmology: The Academy and FundamentalVR Spearhead a Groundbreaking VR-Powered Clinical Education Initiative to Transform Ophthalmic Training SAN FRANCISCO — The American Academy of Ophthalmology has teamed up with FundamentalVR, …

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Published on March 11, 2023 - 08:00 GMT

Beware of Dr. Chatbot: Generative AI Often Gives Unreliable, Biased Medical Advice

New study shows patients shouldn’t put their full trust in the current state of general purpose artificial intelligence SAN FRANCISCO — A group of ophthalmologists assessed the utility of the most popular generative artificial intelligence (AI) programs – …

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Published on March 8, 2023 - 09:00 GMT

Georgia’s Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries Get Relief from Abusive Prior Authorization Policy

Nation’s Ophthalmologists celebrate another win in ongoing fight against barriers to necessary medical care SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and the Georgia …

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Published on March 1, 2023 - 12:37 GMT

Dan Briceland, MD, Begins Term as Academy President

Distinguished physician with a passion for advocacy to lead national organization SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Dan Briceland, MD, this week begins his one-year term as the 127th president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Briceland has decades of …

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Published on January 12, 2023 - 17:04 GMT

A Look Ahead: Oncology, Dysphotopsias, ChatGPT

Recent developments may have long-term impacts on the profession.

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Published on August 12, 2022 - 10:00 GMT

What Is an Ophthalmologist?

When it's time to get your eyes checked, make sure you are seeing the right eye care professional for your needs. Each member of the eye care team plays an important role in providing eye care, but many people confuse the different providers and their …

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Published on December 10, 2021 - 14:15 GMT

Stephen D. McLeod, MD, to Lead the Academy

Acclaimed clinician, researcher, and head of the Ophthalmology Department at UCSF to succeed David W. Parke II, M.D. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The American Academy of Ophthalmology board of trustees today announced the unanimous selection of Stephen D. …

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Published on January 7, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

We Urge Aetna to Reverse Cataract Surgery Policy

JUL 01, 2021 As Aetna refuses to change its harmful policy, the Academy and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery are ramping up efforts to get it rescinded and protect patient sight.

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Published on April 6, 2020 - 00:00 GMT

End Use of Rubber Bullets to Disperse Crowds

In the past week, Americans engaged in peaceful protests have been blinded by the use of rubber bullets fired at the face.   While classified as non-lethal, they are not non-blinding. These life-altering eye injuries are a common result of urban warfare, …

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