American Academy of Ophthalmology

04/09/2026

Advancing ophthalmology depends on sharing new knowledge and perspectives. The deadline to submit paper/poster and video abstracts for AAO 2026 is April 14.

Ready to present your research to colleagues from around the world? Submit your work today: https://ow.ly/uW8V50YFjU8

04/09/2026

Confidence in care comes from recognizing subtleties — when to escalate, when to monitor and how to avoid diagnostic traps that can delay treatment. https://ow.ly/TK7y50YEKZf

04/08/2026

Do you treat patients with vein occlusion (RVO)?

Get the most current practice recommendations in this expert-led 15-minute course, "What Do You Know About RVO?" This course delivers practical, up-to-date clinical insights you can use right away.

Start the course: https://ow.ly/Z5iR50YpleF

04/07/2026

Dive in to this 30-minute course, where experts discuss the clinical decision pathway for combining anti-VEGF therapy with intravitreal corticosteroids in select patients with DME.

Start the course today: https://ow.ly/Gozn50YqwwE

04/07/2026

Patient and liability go hand in hand. Reliable in-office systems, from prep to follow-through, can be the difference between routine care and avoidable risk.

Inconsistence in following safety protocols for in-office procedures can open you to a lawsuit. Here's an example from the Ophthalmic Mutual...

04/06/2026

Additional anti-VEGF options and biosimilars can change how ophthalmologists manage DR and DME.

Drs. Diana Do and David Boyer discuss efficacy and safety considerations when selecting an anti-VEGF agent: https://ow.ly/sMN450YpnSu

04/05/2026

Terry A. Henry Jr., MD, demonstrates how advocacy can begin early in a career. His journey highlights the power of mentorship, purpose and using your voice to shape patient care. https://ow.ly/y3wB50YAQg3

04/05/2026

Following sustained engagement by the Academy, CMS has reversed its proposal to eliminate the Diabetes Care, Eye Exam measure from Medicare Advantage Star Ratings.
This measure protects patients with diabetes from avoidable vision loss — and now it stays.

Read: https://ow.ly/kfZo50YE2MT

Medicare

Following sustained advocacy from the Academy, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rescinded its proposal to remove the diabetes...

04/04/2026

What's new in this week?

From detachment risk with floaters vs flashes to the effects of long -19 ocular infections, here's what you need to know: https://ow.ly/PCW650YzLhO.

Floaters may indicate potential retinal detachment more than flashes do, and ocular symptoms of long COVID have wide-ranging effects throughout the...

04/03/2026

The term “middle segment surgery” is relatively new.

Here's a look at the issues that lie at the heart of this category of procedure, which straddles the anterior and posterior segments.

Read:
https://ow.ly/F0at50YCBMV [Academy Members]

The term “middle segment surgery” is relatively new. A look at the issues that lie at the heart of this category of procedure, which straddles the...

04/03/2026

Following sustained engagement by the Academy, CMS has reversed its proposal to eliminate the Diabetes Care, Eye Exam measure from Medicare Advantage Star Ratings.

This measure protects patients with diabetes from avoidable vision loss — and now it stays.

Read: https://www.aao.org/advocacy/eye-on-advocacy-article/cms-rescinds-proposal-remove-diabetes-eye-exam

Medicare

Following sustained advocacy from the Academy, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rescinded its proposal to remove the diabetes...

04/02/2026

Speed matters in clinic — but not at the expense of learning. Striking the right balance between efficiency and skill-building is one of the biggest challenges in training.

How ophthalmology residents can balance clinic speed with skill-building—practical tips on prioritization, workflow, and aligning expectations with...