Latest news from American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/what-ophthalmologists-want-you-to-know-about-eye-color-changing-drops/?sc=rsin /articles/what-ophthalmologists-want-you-to-know-about-eye-color-changing-drops/?sc=rsin Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:05:32 EST The American Academy of Ophthalmology is sounding the alarm on over-the-counter eye drops advertised as eye color-changing solutions. These products are not FDA approved, have not been tested for safety or efficacy, and could potentially damage the eyes. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/san-francisco-s-museum-of-the-eye-to-host-free-author-lecture-and-book-signing-event/?sc=rsin /articles/san-francisco-s-museum-of-the-eye-to-host-free-author-lecture-and-book-signing-event/?sc=rsin Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:05:31 EST Award-winning writer host a free lecture on her book on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 2:30 p.m. PDT at the Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye in San Francisco. In addition to the author's presentation, participants can purchase a copy of the book and have it signed at the event. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/new-program-to-expand-access-to-eye-care-for-underserved-delaware-residents2/?sc=rsin /articles/new-program-to-expand-access-to-eye-care-for-underserved-delaware-residents2/?sc=rsin Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:00:28 EST American Academy of Ophthalmology, through its Foundation and EyeCare America program, launches pilot program with Henrietta Johnson Medical Center and Eyenuk, Inc. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/new-program-to-expand-access-to-eye-care-for-underserved-delaware-residents/?sc=rsin /articles/new-program-to-expand-access-to-eye-care-for-underserved-delaware-residents/?sc=rsin Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:56 EST American Academy of Ophthalmology, through its Foundation and EyeCare America program, launches pilot program with Henrietta Johnson Medical Center and Eyenuk, Inc. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/new-grants-for-big-data-research-to-improve-vision-care/?sc=rsin /articles/new-grants-for-big-data-research-to-improve-vision-care/?sc=rsin Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:16 EST The American Academy of Ophthalmology and Research to Prevent Blindness announce recipients of this year's RPB / AAO Award for IRIS Registry Research. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/american-academy-of-ophthalmology-names-sarah-deparis-as-director-of-quality-and-clinical-standards2/?sc=rsin /articles/american-academy-of-ophthalmology-names-sarah-deparis-as-director-of-quality-and-clinical-standards2/?sc=rsin Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:05:42 EST Today the American Academy of Ophthalmology announced the appointment of Sarah DeParis, MD, as Director of Quality and Clinical Standards under the Quality and Data Science Division. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/american-academy-of-ophthalmology-and-north-american-neuro-ophthalmology-society-issue-advice-on-weight-loss-drug-and-eye-health/?sc=rsin /articles/american-academy-of-ophthalmology-and-north-american-neuro-ophthalmology-society-issue-advice-on-weight-loss-drug-and-eye-health/?sc=rsin Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:05:07 EST A new study suggests patients taking semaglutide -- the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy -- may be at higher risk of developing an eye condition that can cause blindness. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/fda-approves-assessment-tool-to-help-drive-innovation-in-premium-iol-cataract-surgery/?sc=rsin /articles/fda-approves-assessment-tool-to-help-drive-innovation-in-premium-iol-cataract-surgery/?sc=rsin Fri, 24 May 2024 12:05:53 EST The U.S. Food and Administration (FDA) last week qualified the American Academy of Ophthalmology's patient-reported outcome measure for premium intraocular lenses (IOLs) as a Medical Device Development Tool (MDDT). American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/new-museum-of-the-eye-exhibit-explores-weird-blindness-cures-from-the-1800s/?sc=rsin /articles/new-museum-of-the-eye-exhibit-explores-weird-blindness-cures-from-the-1800s/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 May 2024 16:05:14 EST The Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye(r) today announced the opening of Hoodwinked: 19th Century Quack Medicine. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/h-dunbar-hoskins-jr-md-who-transformed-the-academy-into-an-international-association-dies-at-85/?sc=rsin /articles/h-dunbar-hoskins-jr-md-who-transformed-the-academy-into-an-international-association-dies-at-85/?sc=rsin Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:05:39 EST As executive vice president from 1993 to 2009, Dr. Hoskins grew the American Academy of Ophthalmology into the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons and guided it into the digital era, with the goal of providing ophthalmologists worldwide with resources to improve ophthalmic care and their patients' lives. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/jane-c-edmond-md-begins-term-as-2024-president-of-the-american-academy-of-ophthalmology/?sc=rsin /articles/jane-c-edmond-md-begins-term-as-2024-president-of-the-american-academy-of-ophthalmology/?sc=rsin Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:00:17 EST Jane C. Edmond, MD, this week begins her one-year term as the 128th president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/another-win-in-fight-for-patients-getting-the-right-care-at-the-right-time/?sc=rsin /articles/another-win-in-fight-for-patients-getting-the-right-care-at-the-right-time/?sc=rsin Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:05:50 EST After two years of advocacy from the ophthalmology community, Aetna confirmed in a letter to the American Academy of Ophthalmology last week that it will no longer require pre-approval for cataract surgeries for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in Georgia, starting Jan.1. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/how-much-vision-loss-is-too-much-when-it-comes-to-driving/?sc=rsin /articles/how-much-vision-loss-is-too-much-when-it-comes-to-driving/?sc=rsin Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:45:15 EST When's the right time for an older adult to stop driving? Researchers at the University of Western Australia sought to shed light on this question by investigating at what point declining vision increases the risk of a car accident. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/growing-body-of-research-suggests-low-dose-atropine-can-help-slow-myopia-progression-in-children/?sc=rsin /articles/growing-body-of-research-suggests-low-dose-atropine-can-help-slow-myopia-progression-in-children/?sc=rsin Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:00:40 EST Compelling evidence accumulated over the last 20 years, conducted primarily in East Asia, suggests that an eye drop, low-dose atropine, can significantly slow the progression of myopia. However, a U.S.-based study published this year showed mixed results, underscoring the need for more research on myopia and atropine. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/children-with-sickle-cell-disease-appear-to-suffer-eye-complications-at-same-rate-as-adults/?sc=rsin /articles/children-with-sickle-cell-disease-appear-to-suffer-eye-complications-at-same-rate-as-adults/?sc=rsin Sat, 04 Nov 2023 19:00:42 EST Largest study of children with sickle cell disease finds one in three had retinopathy. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/new-study-racial-disparities-in-glaucoma-care-persist-regardless-of-socioeconomic-status/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-racial-disparities-in-glaucoma-care-persist-regardless-of-socioeconomic-status/?sc=rsin Sat, 04 Nov 2023 16:15:10 EST Big data research shows Black and Hispanic patients 30% more likely to develop poor vision. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/could-magnetic-cell-delivery-transform-the-future-of-cornea-transplant-surgery/?sc=rsin /articles/could-magnetic-cell-delivery-transform-the-future-of-cornea-transplant-surgery/?sc=rsin Sat, 04 Nov 2023 11:45:54 EST An investigational treatment shows promise as a non-surgical option for corneal edema. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/beware-of-dr-chatbot-generative-ai-often-gives-unreliable-biased-medical-advice/?sc=rsin /articles/beware-of-dr-chatbot-generative-ai-often-gives-unreliable-biased-medical-advice/?sc=rsin Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:05:46 EST New study shows patients shouldn't put their full trust in the current state of general purpose artificial intelligence. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/world-s-largest-eye-disease-data-registry-powers-20-new-clinical-research-projects-revealing-insights-in-patient-care/?sc=rsin /articles/world-s-largest-eye-disease-data-registry-powers-20-new-clinical-research-projects-revealing-insights-in-patient-care/?sc=rsin Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:00:56 EST The IRIS(r) Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight) powered 20 big data studies across the field of ophthalmology this year, most of which will be presented and discussed at AAO 2023 Celebrate, the 127th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) /articles/american-academy-of-ophthalmology-and-fundamentalvr-collaborate-on-virtual-reality-initiative-to-improve-ophthalmic-training-around-the-world/?sc=rsin /articles/american-academy-of-ophthalmology-and-fundamentalvr-collaborate-on-virtual-reality-initiative-to-improve-ophthalmic-training-around-the-world/?sc=rsin Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:00:39 EST The American Academy of Ophthalmology has teamed up with FundamentalVR, a leader in virtual reality (VR) medical training, for their Knights Templar Eye Foundation (KTEF) Pediatric Ophthalmology VR Simulation Program. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)