Code of Ethics, pertinent principles and rules related to competence and impairment.

The Code of Ethics of the American Academy of Ophthalmology applies to the American Academy of Ophthalmology and to its Fellows and Members in any class of membership, and is enforceable by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Information Statement of the Ethics Committee on the ethical and technical competence of the ophthalmologist.

Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics on how to determine the need for medical and surgical intervention.

Ask the Ethicist, an ethics case study about how to handle an impaired colleague.

Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics about the ethical dilemmas involved in performing live surgery.

Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics on learning new techniques following residency.

Ask the Ethicist, an ethics case study in which patients request novels medications, treatments, or procedures.