American Academy of Ophthalmology
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The mission of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is to protect sight and empower lives by serving as an advocate for patients and the public, leading ophthalmic education, and advancing the profession of ophthalmology. Source
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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Search ArticlesCardiovascular Risk and Eye Health
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Our Impact
See how the Academy and donor support for OPHTHPAC and the Safe Surgery Action Fund (formerly the Surgical Scope Fund) help secure victories for patients and ophthalmology. Components Protecting Patients. Advancing Ophthalmology. $896 million Secured for the National Eye Institute (NEI) — and its independence preserved, derailing consolidation proposals. $125 million ASC cataract surgery facility payment cut avoided by convincing CMS to fix its calculations.
Safe Surgery Action Fund
What it takes to protect patients continues to evolve, and so do we. That's why the Surgical Scope Fund is now the Safe Surgery Action Fund. Member exclusive - Locked Log in to keep reading. Join AAO to get unlimited access to content. See member benefits or join today.
Weekly Journal Update — August 26, 2026
Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cornea/External Disease, Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology/Orbit, Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus, Retina/Vitreous Summaries of editor-selected, high-impact studies across major ophthalmology journals.
At AAO 2026: Attend a Peer Review Masterclass
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GLP-1 RAs May Show Promise for Management of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
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Strengthening Global Education to Prevent Avoidable Blindness
My wait time for new patients is about five weeks, and I’m not alone. I don’t know any of the 400 or so ophthalmologists serving almost 10 million people in Chicagoland who aren’t just as busy or even busier than I am. As the Academy’s Secretary for Global Relations, I find it hard to fathom how 50 ophthalmologists in a country like Guinea can serve a population of 13 million, or how the 60 eye surgeons in Zambia can serve its 20 million citizens.
Episode 512: Business of Retina Discussion Including Drug Pricing and Pending Legislation with Dr. Sabin Dang
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Differing Clinical Features of Acute and Chronic Syphilitic Uveitis
AUG 24, 2026 Uveitis A small study found that chronic syphilitic uveitis appears to have a presentation different from that of acute syphilitic uveitis, though additional larger-scale studies are needed to confirm these findings. Study Design This was a retrospective chart review of 74 adults with ocular syphilis seen at 2 US-based academic centers between 2015 and 2024.
Diagnose This: Most likely finding in Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis
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