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Robert E. Wiggins Jr., MD, Begins Term as Academy President

Robert E. Wiggins Jr., MD, Begins Term as Academy President

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.

Stephen D. McLeod, MD, to Lead the Academy

Stephen D. McLeod, MD, to Lead the American Academy of Ophthalmology

We Urge Aetna to Reverse Cataract Surgery Policy

Aetna, the country’s third-largest provider of health insurance and services, is requiring pre-approval for all cataract surgeries starting July 1, 2021.

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The American Academy of Ophthalmology Commends Congress for Reaching Significant Milestone on Prior Authorization Reform Bill

MAY 12, 2022

The American Academy of Ophthalmology commends the U.S. House of Representatives for surpassing the 290-cosponsor milestone in support of H.R. 3173, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021.

Funding Awarded to Ophthalmologists Using Big Data to Improve Patient Care

MAY 02, 2022

The American Academy of Ophthalmology today announced recipients of the 2021 Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. Pediatric Ophthalmology Fund and the H. Dunbar Hoskins Jr., MD, Center for Quality Eye Care IRIS® Registry Research Fund.

New Research Suggests Alcohol May Not Be Safe for People with Age-related Macular Degeneration

FEB 28, 2022

Moderate to high alcohol consumption may raise incidence of early AMD.

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