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The Academy is concerned these proposals could limit physician flexibility and patient access to care before there is sufficient data to inform policy.

The Academy identified inconsistencies in CMS's modifier -25 guidance and working with the AMA and ASRS got CMS to act in a way that benefits your practice.

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology successfully championed safe surgical care by convincing lawmakers to remove the optometric surgery language from the bill before it was voted on.

The Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons were able to defend patient safety from optometric scope expansion.

The Academy partnered with ASOPRS and NANOS to submit formal written comments to five Medicare administrative contractors on proposed coverage policies for botulinum toxin injections that could override your clinical judgment on treatment decisions.

Applications must be submitted on CMS' Quality Payment Program webpage by 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 31.

The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act needs your voice — and your patients need you to use it.

Gov. Bill Lee signed a multispecialty scope expansion bill into law, putting patients' sight at risk.

The Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons successfully defended patient safety.

Hundreds of ophthalmologists gather in Washington, D.C., for Mid-Year Forum 2026, April 15-18. Follow our ongoing coverage here.