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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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Get eye health information about diseases, conditions, symptoms, common questions and more through the Academy’s EyeSmart program and Eye Health section of aao.org.

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American Academy of Ophthalmology Appoints Emily Chew, MD, as Editor-in-Chief of Ophthalmology Science

OCT 21, 2020

The American Academy of Ophthalmology announced the appointment of Emily Chew, MD, as editor in chief of Ophthalmology Science.

Will COVID-19 Cancel Halloween? Here’s One Thing We Know For Sure

OCT 13, 2020

Don’t forget to follow the advice of the American Academy of Ophthalmology on how to protect your eyes during the ghoulish season.

Pandemic Will Leave Children With Less Access to Eye Care, New Survey Shows

SEP 01, 2020

New study shows that pediatric specialists are struggling to keep their practices viable in the wake of the shutdown.

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