Policy statements are designed to make known the Academy's position on an issue, and to educate and provide guidance on issues of concern. Policy statements are reviewed and approved by the Academy's Board of Trustees to ensure that they are in agreement with the principles and goals of the organization.

Adult Strabismus Surgery (full text) (PDF 76K)

Amblyopia is a Medical Condition (full text) (PDF 206K)

Color Codes for Topical Ocular Medications (PDF 215K)

Definition of Primary Eye Care (full text) (PDF 60K)

Diversity Policy (PDF 70K)

Frequency of Ocular Examination (full text) (PDF 64K)

Gifts to Physicians from Industry (PDF 62K)

Glasses as a Medical Necessity (full text) (PDF 205K)

Guidelines for the Referral of Persons with Possible Eye Disease or Injury (full text) (PDF 60K)

Guidelines for the Avoidance of Inadvertent Anti-Competitive Conduct (PDF 216K)

Guidelines for Refractive Surgery Advertising (PDF 115K)

Glossary of Terms (PDF 40K)

Laser Surgery (full text) (PDF 60K)

Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia and Vision (full text) (PDF 241K)

Misinformation About Ophthalmology or the Academy (PDF 208K)

Ophthalmic Care of the Medically Underserved (PDF 214K)

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

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

Perioperative Visual Loss Associated with Spine Surgery (full text) (PDF 127K)

Policy for Academy Leaders (PDF 68K)

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

Protective Eyewear for Young Athletes (full text) (PDF 73K)

Relationships with Other Organizations (PDF 80K)

Role of Ophthalmology and the Ophthalmologist (PDF 68K)

Screening Examination of Premature Infants for Retinopathy of Prematurity (full text) (PDF 236K)

Tissue Procurement for Corneal Transplantation (full text) (PDF 77K)

Use of Unapproved Lasers and Software for Refractive Surgery (full text) (PDF 214K)

Vision Requirements for Driving (full text) (PDF 95K)

Vision Screening for Infants and Children (full text) (PDF 115K)