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

OCT 12, 2021

The American Academy of Ophthalmology board of trustees today announced the unanimous selection of Stephen D. McLeod, M.D., 57, as the Academy’s next chief executive officer (CEO).

Prior Authorization Relief Bill Reaches Significant Milestone

OCT 08, 2021

H.R. 3173, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021, reached a significant milestone with over one-half of the U.S. House of Representatives co-sponsoring this commonsense, bipartisan legislation, positioning the bill for swift passage in Congress.

Halloween is Back. Scare Up the Fun, Not the Scary Eye Infections

OCT 08, 2021

The American Academy of Ophthalmology urges the public to only buy decorative contacts from retailers who require a prescription and sell FDA-approved products.

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