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Stephen D. McLeod, MD, to Lead the Academy

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

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.

Tamara Fountain, MD, Begins Term as Academy President

Tamara R. Fountain, MD, begins her one-year term as the 125th president of 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.

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

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First Alternative to Eye Injections for Age-related Macular Degeneration Shown Effective

NOV 15, 2021

An implant that delivers medication to the back of the eye was found to effectively treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD) for at least six months.

People with Mild Thyroid Eye Disease Also Benefit from New, Breakthrough Treatment

NOV 15, 2021

A new study presented today at AAO 2021 shows that even patients with mild inflammation can experience a reduction in eye bulging with Tepezza.

New Eye Cancer Therapy Shown to Target Cancer Cells, Spare Vision

NOV 15, 2021

A new laser-activated nanoparticle promises to target and destroy cancer cells and preserve vision.

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