American Academy of Ophthalmology

The American Academy of Ophthalmology aims to safeguard vision and enhance lives. They do this by advocating for patients and the community, providing top-notch education in ophthalmology, and promoting the field of eye care.

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Calm Under Pressure: Managing the Unique Stress of Eye Surgery

2 weeks ago | aao.org | Lorena Blas

MAY 01, 2025 By Lorena Blas, Contributing Writer Cataract/Anterior Segment Eye surgeons sometimes struggle with anxiety and stress. Experienced surgeons share thoughts on managing early career nerves, negative thinking, and imposter syndrome.
Advances in Imaging the Anterior Segment

1 month ago | aao.org | Mike Mott

APR 01, 2025 Advances in Imaging the Anterior Segment By Mike Mott, Contributing Writer Cornea/External Disease Advances in noninvasive imaging have improved the ability to visualize corneal structures and pathologies. An overview of several technologies.
Vitreopapillary Findings in Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

1 month ago | aao.org | Andrew Carey |Tongalp H. Tezel

MAR 27, 2025 By Andrew R Carey, MD, Tongalp H Tezel, MD Ophthalmology Journal 25:05 Neuro-Ophthalmology/Orbit Dr. Drew Carey speaks with Dr. Tongalp H.
Eye Care for Patients With Intellectual Disability

2 months ago | aao.org | Benjamin Young |Michael Puente

MAR 06, 2025 By Benjamin K Young, MD, Michael A Puente, Jr., MD Experts InSight 53:26 Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Delayed Development & Anomalies, Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus CME 1 General AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Dr. Michael Puente joins host Dr. Ben Young to share his experience founding the first eye clinic specifically for adult and pediatric patients with intellectual developmental delay.
Managing Complications of Retinal Detachment Repair Surgery

Feb 1, 2025 | aao.org | Reena Mukamal

FEB 01, 2025 Managing Complications of Retinal Detachment Repair Surgery By Reena Mukamal, Contributing Writer Retina/Vitreous Eye surgeons discuss how to manage complications associated with RD repair surgery.
Asteroid Hyalosis

Jan 27, 2025 | aao.org | Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Courtesy of Veronica Mazorra Illera, Ophthalmology Resident, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. File Size: 1,130 KB Ocular Pathology/Oncology, Retina/Vitreous A 62-year-old woman presented with ocular surface symptoms secondary to untreated dry eye syndrome. Examination revealed vitreous deposits compatible with asteroid hyalosis as an incidental finding.
PAMM and Retinal Fluid May Be Biomarkers for Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Jan 15, 2025 | aao.org | Valérie Biousse

JAN 15, 2025 Neuro-Ophthalmology/Orbit In patients with anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION), quickly and effectively differentiating non-arteritic AION (NAION) from arteritic AION (AAION) can be a challenge. In this study, paracentral acute middle maculopathy (PAMM) and intraretinal/subretinal fluid on OCT appear to be distinguishing markers of the two conditions, although additional validation is necessary.
Many Patients Treated With Teprotumumab Will Eventually Need Re-Treatment

Jan 10, 2025 | aao.org | Richard Allen

JAN 10, 2025 Oculoplastics/Orbit In this study, nearly 25% of patients who were given a full course of teprotumumab therapy for thyroid eye disease (TED) eventually needed re-treatment. Study DesignThis was a retrospective study of 119 patients with TED who completed an uninterrupted course of teprotumumab therapy at 1 of 3 US-based institutions.
Image Sharing: Making Interoperability a Reality

Jan 1, 2025 | aao.org | Mike Mott |Thomas Hwang |Suzann Pershing

Clinical Update JAN 01, 2025 By Mike Mott, interviewing Michael F. Chiang, MD; Thomas S. Hwang, MD; and Suzann Pershing, MD The promise of interoperability for image sharing, and why you should insist that your vendors comply with DICOM standards.
EHRs, Information Blocking, and MIPS: New Enforcement Mechanism Takes Effect in 2024

Oct 1, 2024 | aao.org | Joe Reyes

By Joe Reyes, MS, Academy Quality Measurement and Regulatory Affairs Manager What your practice needs to know about the new rules on electronic health information (EHI).