News Releases

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

The Academy is calling on its members to continue to build confidence in COVID-19 vaccines and encourage people to get vaccinated, including their staff.

David W. Parke II, MD, has announced to the Board of Trustees that he is stepping down as Academy CEO, stating that leadership transitions are healthy and important and that the organization is in a strong position with robust programs, strong governance and financial integrity.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology published a report urging ophthalmic imaging device manufacturers to standardize image formats to comply with the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM®) standard.

A recently announced initiative from the American Academy of Ophthalmology to protect children from the vision-threatening consequences of high myopia (nearsightedness) has attracted major financial support from CooperVision.

Blue Cross Blue Shield’s policy to reject coverage of Eylea treatment for patients who have lost three lines of vision on an eye chart may pose a significant threat of permanent blindness to these patients.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is highlighting what the next decade may hold for the 11 million Americans suffering from AMD.

The university professor will focus on pandemic recovery, supporting diversity in medicine.

Drastic 6% cuts place financial burden on ophthalmology practices, jeopardizing patients’ timely access to care.

Most Favored Nation Model may block patient access to needed treatments.