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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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American Academy of Ophthalmology Appoints Russell N. Van Gelder, MD, PhD, as Editor-in-Chief for the Journal, Ophthalmology

JAN 26, 2022

The American Academy of Ophthalmology today announced the appointment of Russell N. Van Gelder, MD, PhD, as Editor-in-Chief of its flagship journal, Ophthalmology, the most widely read clinical publication within the medical specialty of ophthalmology.

What Do Christie Brinkley and Bono Have in Common?

JAN 18, 2022

Both supermodel Christie Brinkley and Bono, the lead singer of U2, were diagnosed with glaucoma during a routine eye exam.

American Academy of Ophthalmology to Advance Equity in Children’s Vision and Eye Health Through Education, Advocacy, and Partnerships

JAN 11, 2022

The American Academy of Ophthalmology and Prevent Blindness teamed up to launch the Children’s Vision Equity Alliance (CVEA).

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