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End Use of Rubber Bullets to Disperse Crowds

Academy calls on domestic law enforcement officials to end the use of rubber bullets to control or disperse crowds of protesters.

Ophthalmologists Condemn Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets

This is what a rubber bullet can do to the eye.

Survey: Americans at Risk of Vision Loss

Survey Reveals Most Americans Know a Lot Less About Eye Health Than They Think They Do press release

Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD, Begins Term as 2020 President

Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD, Begins Term as 2020 Academy President spotlight

Sleep Apnea Linked to Eye Disease in People With Diabetes

Sleep Apnea Linked to Blinding Eye Disease in People with Diabetes spotlight

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Parents: Here are 5 Steps to Protect Your Young Athletes’ Eyes

APR 20, 2021

Nation’s ophthalmologists remind parents that the right protective eyewear can significantly reduce the risk of eye injuries.

American Academy of Ophthalmology Leads Call for Ophthalmic Equipment Manufacturers to Standardize Digital Imaging

APR 08, 2021

The American Academy of Ophthalmology published a report urging ophthalmic imaging device manufacturers to standardize image formats to comply with the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM®) standard.

Drinking Wine May Help Protect Against Cataracts

MAR 31, 2021

Low to moderate alcohol consumption linked to lower risk of cataracts in new study.

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