David W. Parke II, MD, American Academy of Ophthalmology CEO, Will Step Down After 12 Years of Visionary Leadership

David W. Parke II, MD, has announced to the Board of Trustees that he is stepping down as Academy CEO, stating that leadership transitions are healthy and important and that the organization is in a strong position with robust programs, strong...
29-Apr-2021 5:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Parents: Here are 5 Steps to Protect Your Young Athletes’ Eyes

As kids begin to resume their favorite sports, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding the public that the best defense against potentially blinding sports-related injuries is wearing protective eyewear.
20-Apr-2021 3:30 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Drinking Wine May Help Protect Against Cataracts

People who consume alcohol moderately appear less likely to develop cataracts that require surgery. The new research was published as an Article In Press in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
26-Mar-2021 5:35 PM EDT Add to Favorites

CooperVision Joins American Academy of Ophthalmology Initiative to Address Worldwide Myopia Epidemic

A recently announced initiative from the American Academy of Ophthalmology to protect children from the vision-threatening consequences of high myopia (nearsightedness) has attracted major financial support from CooperVision.
22-Mar-2021 8:30 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Looks Like the Home Office is Here to Stay. Here’s How to Protect Your Eyes

In honor of March’s designation as Workplace Eye Wellness Month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is sharing tips on how to create a comfortable work environment at home to avoid digital eye strain.
10-Mar-2021 2:35 PM EST Add to Favorites

Eyecelerator Kicks Off 2021 Schedule With Free Live Stream on Financing in the Time of COVID

Coming off a successful inaugural year, Eyecelerator this week announced its slate of virtual and in-person programming scheduled for 2021, beginning with a complimentary live stream on Wednesday, March 3, 8 to 9:30 a.m. PST: Financing in the Time...
22-Feb-2021 2:30 PM EST Add to Favorites

Age-related Macular Degeneration: Poised for a New Treatment Era

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is highlighting what the next decade may hold for the 11 million Americans suffering from AMD.
11-Feb-2021 3:30 PM EST Add to Favorites

Tamara Fountain, MD, Begins Term as 2021 President of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Tamara R. Fountain, MD, this week begins her one-year term as the 125th president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
7-Jan-2021 3:35 PM EST Add to Favorites

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