Ask the Ethicist column about ophthalmologists being told by their health system to review, validate, and rewrite patient prescriptions from non-health system providers.

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.

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

Ask the Ethicist column about patients requesting to be accompanied by their service animals, and how the ADA views such animals in non-public arenas.

EyeNet article addressing patient requests for unapproved and unsafe cosmetic treatment, and the ethical dilemma these requests pose.

Ask the Ethicist column containing a case study about potential Medicare fraud and the decision about whether to report it.

An ethics case study about a racially-motivated patient request for particular staff.

An ethics case study discussing ethical issues relating to gifts to your staff from patients.

Ethics information statement about ethical issues in providing patient care via telemedicine.

Academy ethics guidelines on professionalism and collegiality. Comprehensive overview including: case studies, ethics statements, articles, and additional resources.