The American Academy of Ophthalmology
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The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
10h ago
Trends in types and numbers of retinal detachment repair procedures in the United States, as well as Medicare reimbursements, were discussed at a talk given at the ASRS 2024 Annual Meeting ..read more
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
10h ago
Dr. Hendrik Scholl reported results of the FirstOrbit study, an investigation into the use of a fully automated patient-tailored microperimetry test to evaluate perilesional function in patients with Stargardt disease ..read more
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
2d ago
Dr. Hendrik Scholl reported results of the FirstOrbit study, an investigation into the use of a fully automated patient-tailored microperimetry test to evaluate perilesional function in patients with Stargardt disease ..read more
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
3d ago
Two presentations at the ASRS 2024 Annual Meeting focused on the ways social determinants of health have an effect on retinal detachment and on overall eye care ..read more
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
4d ago
A systematic literature review was conducted to provide a detailed picture of some of the medications for which there is published evidence of orbital inflammatory disease–related adverse events ..read more
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
1w ago
Patients with a history of melatonin use could be nearly half as likely to develop AMD or show AMD progression as patients who did not take the supplement, a retrospective evaluation suggests ..read more
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
1w ago
A voice-based AI assistant may aid clinicians in assessing which cataract surgery patients need discharge or referral, compensation amounts for ophthalmology residents vary across the US, and men and women show different presentations of ocular syphilis ..read more
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
1w ago
A “P-score” which reflects the spectrum of plus-like vascular change in retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) could potentially be used to supplement the current International Classification of Retinopathy of Prematurity Third Edition terms of ROP classification ..read more
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
1w ago
A single dose of radiotherapy may reduce the number of ranibizumab injections required in patients with chronic neovascular AMD (nAMD) without impacting visual acuity or safety ..read more
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
1w ago
According to this national database study, lower income, Medicare insurance status, and rural residency are among factors that may be barriers to care for certain patients with ocular malignancies ..read more