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.

Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics on delegated services.

Ask the Ethicist - an ethics case study about using a cell phone in clinical practice. The case study reviews issues related to social media and professionalism.

Policy Statement of the Code of Ethics on ophthalmic care for patients in residential care centers.

Advisory Opinion of the Code of Ethics on informed consent for the ethical ophthalmologist.

This podcast series from the Academy's Ethics Committee features leading experts who discuss ethical issues facing ophthalmologists. In this podcast, Drs. Christie Morse and Paul Chan discuss the importance of informed consent in general, with specific examples relevant t…

Ask the Ethicist, an ethics case study about whether patients can ever be discussed via text without violating patient privacy.

Ask the Ethicist, an ethics case study about complications from another surgeon and a potential competence issue.

OMIC's informed consent for fluorescein angiography.

OMIC's informed consent for refusal of recommended medical or surgical treatment.