To facilitate the understanding of and compliance with the Code of Ethics, the Academy has issued the following Advisory Opinions interpreting the Rules of Ethics and applying them to practical situations.
Advertising Claims Containing Certain Potentially Misleading Phrases
Appropriate Examination and Treatment Procedures
Clinical Trials and Investigative Procedures
Communications to the Public (PDF 115K)
Delegated Services (PDF 96K)
Disclosure of Professionally Related Commercial Relationships and Interests (PDF 120K)
Employment and Referral Relationships between Ophthalmologists and Other Health Care Providers (86-1) (PDF 72K)
Ethical Obligations in a Managed Care Environment (PDF 111K)
Expert Witness Testimony (PDF 111K)
Informed Consent (PDF 121K)
Learning New Techniques after Residency (PDF 40K)
Postoperative Care (PDF 53K)
Release and Confidentiality of Patient Records
Unnecessary Surgery and Related Procedures (PDF 109K)
