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News and views on the regulatory, legislative and political issues impacting ophthalmology in Washington, D.C., and around the United States. Articles featured in the Academy's weekly Washington Report Express email newsletter.
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Outlook for MIGS Medicare Coverage Improves as Academy, Ophthalmology Advocacy Continues

NOV 21, 2023 in Patient Safety, MACRA

Medicare administrative contractor WPS said last week it will revise its recently released final local coverage determination policy for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery following objections raised by the Academy and our ophthalmic partners.

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FDA Warns Certain Eye Drops Pose Risk

OCT 31, 2023 in FDA/Tech Innovation, Public Health, Patient Safety

The agency announced on Oct. 30 that 26 over-the-counter eye drops from some of the leading brands may cause infections and potentially cause blindness.

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Academy-Sponsored Congressional Briefing Raises Awareness of Myopia Crisis

OCT 19, 2023 in Patient Safety, Congressional Advocacy

As the issue gains more national attention, Medical Director for Governmental Affairs Michael X. Repka, MD, a pediatric ophthalmologist, spoke to lawmakers and staff today on rising rates of myopia and the importance of investing in research to identify potential solutions.

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Ophthalmic Drug Supplier Announces Recall

OCT 02, 2023 in Patient Safety

Pine Pharmaceuticals announced two voluntary recalls today of numerous ophthalmic drug products, including repackaged bevacizumab.

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One Year After California Veto, the Fight Continues

SEP 28, 2023 in Patient Safety, Scope of Practice

A year ago today, Gov. Gavin Newsom defended safe surgery by surgeons in California, but the fight will continue next year as more states consider optometric surgery.

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South Dakota Regulators Approve Optometric Use of Intense Pulsed Light Therapy

SEP 07, 2023 in Scope of Practice, Patient Safety

The state’s board of optometry unilaterally approves intense pulsed light therapy (IPL) despite prohibition of surgery in state law.

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Big Win for Patient Safety in Arizona

AUG 17, 2023 in Patient Safety, Scope of Practice

In collaboration with the Academy, ophthalmologists in Arizona successfully educated lawmakers on the dangers of expanding surgical privileges for optometrists and prevented the bill from advancing to a vote.

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Academy and Ophthalmology Coalition Fight for MIGS Coverage

JUL 27, 2023 in Patient Safety

The Academy, the American Glaucoma Society, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society have come together to fight for Medicare MIGS coverage.

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Unsafe Optometric Surgery Bill Introduced in Ohio

JUL 03, 2023 in Scope of Practice, Patient Safety

The Ohio State Senate has introduced optometric surgery legislation that would threaten patient safety by adding laser surgery, scalpel surgery and injection procedures to optometry’s scope of practice.

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New Jersey Assembly Committee Advances Dangerous Optometric Surgery Bill

JUN 29, 2023 in Patient Safety, Scope of Practice

The bill would authorize optometrists to perform laser, scalpel surgery and injection procedures.

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