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Dan Briceland, MD, begins his one-year term as the 127th president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Most people are surprised to learn that early signs of serious medical conditions affecting your body can be detected in the eyes.

Researchers used data from the IRIS Registry to get a cross-sectional view of childhood blindness in the US.

Researchers found that children who were more physically fit were less likely to develop allergic conjunctivitis.

The number of people with wet AMD who fail to show up for follow-up appointments is higher than ophthalmologists feared.

The IRIS Registry powered several big data studies this year, most of which will be presented and discussed at AAO 2022 Gather.

The House voted overwhelmingly today to reform prior authorization under the Medicare Advantage program to help ensure America’s seniors get the care they need when they need it.

The House Ways and Means Committee today voted unanimously to advance the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2022 (H.R. 8487), positioning the bill for passage in Congress possibly this fall. The bill would reform prior authorization under the Medicare Advantage program to help ensure America’s seniors get the care they need when they need it.

After a year of sustained advocacy from the ophthalmology community, Aetna announced this week that it will no longer require pre-approval for cataract surgeries starting July 1, 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.