American Academy of Ophthalmology
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San Francisco
California
94109
United States
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Fax: 415-561-8533
Website: http://www.aao.org/
185 articles about American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Big Win for Patients: Aetna Drops Prior Authorization for Most Cataract Surgeries
6/30/2022
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, except for people enrolled in Medicare Advantage in Florida and Georgia.
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Nearsightedness is a Public Health Crisis
10/19/2021
Nearsightedness has risen dramatically over the last 50 years. If nothing is done to help slow the increase, half the world's population may be nearsighted by the year 2050.
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In Show of COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence, 96% of America's Ophthalmologists Already Vaccinated
6/16/2021
A survey of U.S. members of the American Academy of Ophthalmology shows that more than 96 percent are fully vaccinated, while 78 percent said that 75 percent or more of their staff with patient contact are vaccinated.
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Drinking Wine May Help Protect Against Cataracts
3/31/2021
People who consume alcohol moderately appear less likely to develop cataracts that require surgery.
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Looks Like the Home Office is Here to Stay. Here's How to Protect Your Eyes
3/10/2021
As home and office space merged during the pandemic, many people said they spent more time in front of screens and suffered because of it.
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GenSight Biologics Announces Publication of Results from LUMEVOQ® RESCUE Pivotal Phase III Trial in AAO journal Ophthalmology®
1/13/2021
GenSight Biologics announced that the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology®, has published results from the RESCUE pivotal Phase III clinical trial of LUMEVOQ® gene therapy in ND4 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy subjects.
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Don't add a Champagne Cork Mishap to the 2020 Dumpster Fire
12/16/2020
As we put the series of calamities that was 2020 behind us, many will pop a bottle of Champagne in celebration.
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EyePoint Pharmaceuticals Presents Positive Data of YUTIQ® and DEXYCU® in Four Poster Sessions at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting
11/16/2020
Study of DEXYCU vs. Prednisolone eye drops shows high patient preference for DEXYCU regimen with statistically better inflammation control, pain, visual acuity outcomes in DEXYCU group
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American Academy of Ophthalmology Leads Global Initiative to Address Worldwide Myopia Epidemic
11/11/2020
Eye health community warns the coronavirus pandemic may worsen the epidemic of children at risk of nearsightedness
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Ophthalmologists Anticipate a School Year Marked by Complaints of Eye Strain
8/13/2020
The American Academy of Ophthalmology shares back-to-online school checklist to protect kids' eyes from too much screen time
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Your Brain May be Disguising a Blinding Eye Disease
2/14/2020
The American Academy of Ophthalmology urges people to protect themselves from age-related macular degeneration
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Glaucoma Does Discriminate: Here's What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself
1/14/2020
The American Academy of Ophthalmology urges people at risk to be screened for this potentially blinding eye disease
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Survey Reveals Most Americans Know a Lot Less About Eye Health Than They Think They Do: Here's Why That's a Problem
1/13/2020
American Academy of Ophthalmology urges people to get smart about eye health in 2020
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AAO and ASCRS Launch Ophthovation™ Joint Venture to Deliver Next Generation of Business Innovation Conferences
12/9/2019
The two organizations have finalized their 2020 plans and selected leadership for their powerful, new partnership to advance ophthalmic innovation
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ReNeuron Presents Positive Clinical Data at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting
10/14/2019
Study investigator presents positive efficacy data in ongoing retinal disease clinical trial
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Canon U.S.A. to Showcase Eyecare Solutions At American Academy of Ophthalmology 2019 Meeting
10/9/2019
Showcasing an array of the company's eyecare solutions, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce its participation in the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2019 Meeting, taking place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from Saturday, October 12 through Tuesday, October 15.
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Lifestyle Choices May Help Glaucoma Patients Preserve Eyesight
1/22/2019
American Academy of Ophthalmology offers advice on how people can take control of their health beyond medications and surgery
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New Scholarship Supports American Academy of Ophthalmology's Mission to Increase Diversity in Health Care
1/2/2019
Two medical students awarded for standout participation in the Academy's Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring program
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George A. Williams, M.D., Begins Term as 2019 President of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
1/1/2019
Retina specialist and health policy expert to lead nation's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons
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Make Sure Protective Eyewear is on Your Christmas Shopping List
12/14/2018
New study from the American Academy of Ophthalmology describes blinding eye injuries caused by BB guns