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Children’s eye injuries from toy guns have increased by more than 500 percent in recent years, a recent study shows.

Thousands of eye physicians and surgeons will descend on Las Vegas next month to attend AAO 2015, the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s 119th annual meeting.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology today won two prizes for its 2015 fireworks safety campaign. The Bulldog Reporter awarded the Academy two gold Bulldog Awards in the nonprofit category for its latest efforts to warn consumers about the blinding dangers of fireworks.

It’s commonplace for many people to take steps to fight common signs of aging. Americans spend billions of dollars each year to improve the way they look. Far too many, however, forget about the steps they should take to protect how they see. The American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding adults to start the fight against age-related vision loss early – long before they reach the golden years.

SAN FRANCISCO – The American Academy of Ophthalmology will present a symposium dedicated to clinical pearls and participate in several events at the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology 2015 Congress, taking place August 5 – 8, 2015 in Bogotá, Colombia. The Academy’s involvement in the Congress will foster an exchange of views and experiences and enrich clinical knowledge among ophthalmologists from different parts of the Pan American region.

SAN FRANCISCO – Nearly 1 in 3 people in the United States have been injured by fireworks or know someone who has been injured by fireworks, according to the 2015 Fireworks Safety Survey from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Thousands each year suffer fireworks eye injuries. To help reduce the amount of potentially blinding injuries from devices such as roman candles, bottlerockets and firecrackers, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is offering tips for safe celebrations and releasing a new animated public service announcement to help educate children about the dangers of playing with fireworks.

SAN FRANCISCO – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today released to the public data relating to 2013 Medicare payments made to physicians and other providers. In response, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is providing necessary context for the reimbursement data, which in its raw form are often complex and difficult to understand. The Academy, which represents the majority of eye physicians and surgeons within the United States, is offering information about significant factors regarding how ophthalmologists are reimbursed for services in an effort to render the data more meaningful for public use.

SAN FRANCISCO - While the possibility of losing sight may be a common concern among seniors, eye doctors are reminding the public that advancing age is not the only reason people should be vigilant about protecting their vision. Having diabetes is another significant risk factor for developing eye diseases that can cause blindness if left untreated.

SAN FRANCISCO – In response to the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25, the American Academy of Ophthalmology has established the Nepal Eye Care Relief Fund. This fund will support rebuilding efforts to deliver much-needed eye care to the people of Nepal.

SAN FRANCISCO The American Academy of Ophthalmology today unveiled a new, state-of-the-art, mobile-optimized website, designed to better serve the educational needs of its member physicians, their office staff and the general public. The new AAO.org makes it easier for the ophthalmology community to access the latest medical guidance to assist them in ensuring that their patients receive the highest quality eye care.