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Gun violence is a serious public health issue. The Academy calls for increased funding for research into causes and the effectiveness of interventions.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology today announced recipients of the 2021 Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. Pediatric Ophthalmology Fund and the H. Dunbar Hoskins Jr., MD, Center for Quality Eye Care IRIS® Registry Research Fund.

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.

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

The American Academy of Ophthalmology released a screen-free holiday gift guide focused on healthy kids and healthy eyes.

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 research from the University of Miami suggests the answer to dry eye may lie in the way the nervous system reacts to pain.

A new study showed that a new kind of artificial lens allowed over 90 percent of patients to see well enough that they no longer needed glasses.

The Academy continues to advocate for ophthalmologists to have the financial stability they need to care for their patients amid the ongoing pandemic.

The Regulatory Relief Coalition (RRC) is thrilled to support legislation introduced this week in the Senate, S. 3018, that mirrors H.R. 3173, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021.