Policy Statements are developed when there is a need to formulate and communicate the Academy's position on a particular issue. There are currently four Policy Statements pertinent to patient care and gifts to physicians from industry

An Ophthalmologist's Duties Concerning Postoperative Care  (PDF 85K)

Ophthalmic Care for Patients in Residential Care Centers (PDF 206K)

Pretreatment Assessment: Responsibilities of the Ophthalmologist (PDF 88K)

Gifts to Physicians from Industry (PDF 105K)