Seven Private Practice Physicians Win Support for Big Data Projects to Benefit Their Patients

The American Academy of Ophthalmology today announced recipients of analytic programs from two funds developed to advance big data investigations of eye disease.
11-Sep-2019 12:30 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Eight Tips for Protecting Eye Health and Vision When Using Contact Lenses

Most people don’t think of contact lenses as medical devices. But a prescription from an eye doctor is required for a reason – if not used correctly, contact lenses can seriously damage our eyes. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends...
19-Aug-2019 9:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Seven Myths About Children’s Eyes

There are a lot of myths and misinformation out there about children’s eye health. The American Academy of Ophthalmology debunks seven common myths about children’s eye health.
5-Aug-2019 9:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Research to Prevent Blindness and American Academy of Ophthalmology Award Grants for Big Data Research to Improve Patient Care

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (the Academy) and Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) today announced this year’s recipients of the Research to Prevent Blindness/American Academy of Ophthalmology Award for IRIS® Registry Research. The grant...
30-Jul-2019 9:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

How to Pick the Best Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes

Sunglasses aren’t an optional summertime accessory, they’re an essential prescription for eye health. Long-term exposure to the sun without proper protection can increase the risk of eye disease, including cataract, growths on the eye, and eye...
8-Jul-2019 12:30 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Reports of Eye Injuries From Fireworks Have Doubled

An annual report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows that fireworks-related eye injuries have nearly doubled, from 700 in 2016 to 1,200 in 2017. Overall, fireworks caused nearly 13,000 injuries in 2017, up from 11,000 in 2016.
20-Jun-2019 1:30 PM EDT Add to Favorites

New Survey Highlights Growing Insurance Problem That Delays Sight-Saving Care

The majority of ophthalmologists in a new survey said that a cost-management tool required by health insurance companies is delaying or disrupting the sight-saving care they give their patients. The tool is called prior authorization.
11-Jun-2019 4:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Nation’s Leading Medical Specialty Organizations Applaud Congressional Leaders’ Introduction of Legislation to Improve Oversight and Transparency in Prior Authorization

2019 (H.R. 3107), legislation that would protect patients from unreasonable Medicare Advantage plan requirements that needlessly delay or deny access to medically necessary care
5-Jun-2019 2:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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