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.

Thomas S. Harbin, MD, examined strains in the ethical fabric of ophthalmology and addressed day-to-day, practical situations in which routine decisions and care of patients bump up against the medical and/or financial interests of the patient. The lecture illustrated the nee…

A quick guide to antitrust issues provided by the Ethics Committee.

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

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.

Ask the Ethicist: an ethics case study about communicating with Board members and others during an ethics investigation.

Ask the Ethicist, an ethics case study about the ramifications of resigning from the AAO during an ethics investigation.

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

Create educational activities for ethical dilemmas in professionalism and collegiality using these presentations, case studies, and pre and post-test questions.