- Organizations: American Academy of Ophthalmology
Legal
National eyecare organizations launch campaign against NEI consolidation
#SeeWhatMatters initiative is a call to action against the proposed restructuring of the National Eye Institute and federal cuts in vision research funding.
Business
AAO adds ERG to preferred practice guidelines for DR
Gold standard for clinical decision-making promotes electroretinography, enabling earlier intervention and personalized care.
Research
AAO report evaluates validity of multifocal CLs for myopia
Report demonstrates efficacy of multifocal soft CLs for myopia control compared to single-vision spectacles and CLs.
Research
AAO and FundamentalVR partner to launch VR Education program
First-of-its kind initiative will initially focus on surgical training skills for pediatric retinopathy.
Research
MaximEyes EHR integrates with AAO IRIS Registry
Integration targets simplified incentive program compliance, enabling users of the practice management system to participate in the registry via Verana Health.
Research
AAO, NANOS respond to study on semaglutide-NAION connection
Recent research identified substantial risk for NAION development among diabetic and obese patients using the GLP-1 RA.
Research
Verana Health launches real-world data TED module
Dataset includes over 250,000 de-identified patients from the AAO IRIS Registry to advance disease clinical research.
Events
Eye safety tips you need to know ahead of the solar eclipse
Leading eyecare organizations and clinical experts offer their professional advice for safely watching this year’s big event on April 8.
Legal
AAO weighs in on Congress passing Medicare Physician Payment adjustment
Partial funding bill softens the original conversion factor decrease of 3.37% that took effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
Research
Eye color-changing surgeries spark AAO warning
Academy alerts consumers of potential risks associated with iris implant surgery and keratopigmentation.
Research
AAO and FundamentalVR partner on VR ophthalmic training initiative
The virtual reality clinical education program will target pediatric eye care.
Research
Updated AAO report reaffirms safety and efficacy of SLT
Systematic review builds on prior findings from 2011 assessing the safety and effectiveness of SLT for treating glaucoma.
Research
AAO and Research to Prevent Blindness announce award recipients for IRIS Registry Research
Four ophthalmologists will gain access to conduct population-based studies in ophthalmology and blindness prevention.
Research
Here's what to know about AAO's new AOP membership group
Organization will be open to allied ophthalmic personnel starting August 2023.
Research
Sight Sciences releases 12-month results from first MIGS analysis of AAO Registry real-world data
First large-scale comparative study assessed procedures in combination with cataract surgery.
Research
FDA grants AAO funding for pediatric cataract surgery research
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has received nearly $400,000 of funding to analyze 7 years of cataract surgery data.
Research
Physically active kids linked with lower risk for allergic conjunctivitis
New research presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s annual meeting points to physical fitness in children as a relatively easy way to reduce their risk of developing eye allergies.
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