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.

Code of Ethics, pertinent principles and rules related to informed consent and confidentiality.

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

An ethics case study about a patient asking for a prescription for tinted car windows.

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

Case study illustrating the four elements of informed consent.

An ethics case study discussing responsibilities for informed consent discussion with patients - other than the operating ophthalmologist.

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

Create educational activities for ethical dilemmas regarding informed consent and confidentiality using prepared presentations.

An EyeNet article about the legal and ethical implications for using premium IOLs and the the femtosecond laser with Medicare beneficiaries, includingbilling information.