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Ruth D Williams, MD, Begins Term as President of the American Academy of Ophthalmology 01/31/2012
Ruth D. Williams, MD, a nationally-recognized medical leader, began her term as the 115th president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology earlier this month. Dr. Williams also serves as president of the Wheaton Eye Clinic, located in Chicago’s western suburbs.
| Eye-Surgery Organizations Provide Medicare-Billing Guidance to Physicians for Laser Technology Used in Cataract Procedures 01/30/2012
Two medical associations, representing the nearly all of ophthalmic surgeons in the United States, today issued guidelines to assist ophthalmologists in determining their ability to charge Medicare and/or its beneficiaries for use of emerging laser technology.
| Study Links Daily Aspirin Use to AMD Risk 01/03/2012
A large European study links daily aspirin use to increased risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that can damage the central vision that is essential for reading, driving, and navigating daily life. The study found that people aged 65 and older who took aspirin daily had double the risk of developing “wet” AMD, compared with those who took it less frequently. The study is published in the January issue of Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
| American Academy of Ophthalmology Partners with FDA to Track Rare Eye Condition Linked to Cataract Surgery 12/20/2011
The American Academy of Ophthalmology today announced that it is partnering with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on a program that will help ophthalmologists reduce a rare, but potentially sight-stealing complication in patients who have undergone cataract surgery.
| Ophthalmologists Offer Toy-buying Tips to Keep Children’s Eyes Safe this Holiday Season 11/29/2011
SAN FRANCISCO – As the holiday season approaches, parents across the United States are making their lists for Santa in hopes of making a happy occasion for their youngsters. During this holiday season, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding parents about the dangers that toys may pose to children’s eyes and offers its top five tips on how to choose safe toys for gift giving.
| Long-term Space Flight Impacts Astronauts' Eyes and Vision 11/03/2011
A new study sponsored by NASA finds that space flights lasting six months or more can cause a spectrum of changes in astronauts’ visual systems. Some problems, including blurry vision, appear to persist long after astronauts’ return to Earth. The results are affecting plans for long-duration manned space voyages, such as a trip to Mars..
| Ophthalmology Seeks Revised Government Assessment of Glaucoma Screenings and Treatment 11/03/2011
WASHINGTON AND SAN FRANCISCO – The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Glaucoma Society are calling for a new evaluation of glaucoma screening and treatment in response to recent draft reviews prepared by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The draft reviews assess the effectiveness of glaucoma screenings and treatment, concluding that there is no evidence for or against glaucoma screenings, or a correlation between glaucoma treatment and visual impairment. This is significant as AHRQ shares its reviews with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, whose recommendations have implications for Medicare and private-payer coverage decisions, and could hinder access to care for minorities who are at high risk for glaucoma.
| “Eyes of War” Exhibit Highlights Ophthalmology’s Contributions during World War II 11/02/2011
SAN FRANCISCO – An ophthalmic history exhibit created by the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Museum of Vision will be featured on the Museum’s website throughout the month of November in recognition of Veterans Day. The online exhibit, titled “Eyes of War,” explores the sacrifices and contributions of ophthalmologists as well as ophthalmic innovations made during World War II.
| Ophthalmologists Provide Free Eye Exams in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to Help Prevent Blindness Caused by Diabetes 11/02/2011
SAN FRANCISCO – An estimated 26 million Americans have diabetes, with the number expected to significantly grow in the future. If current trends continue, 15 percent of American adults ? or more than 37 million Americans ? will be living with diabetes by the end of 2015. One serious consequence of this disease that affects many people is vision loss or blindness due to a condition called diabetic retinopathy.
| Mood, Cognitive Ability and Sleep Patterns Improve in Alzheimer’s Patients After Cataract Surgery 10/25/2011
ORLANDO, Fla. — Researchers at Tenon Hospital, Paris, France, found that patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease whose vision improved after cataract surgery also showed improvement in cognitive ability, mood, sleep patterns and other behaviors. Lead researcher Brigitte Girard, MD, will discuss her team’s results today at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s 2011 Annual Meeting. | |
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