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Newswise: Promising New Drug May Be the First to Protect Vision in People With Dry AMD
Released: 21-Oct-2024 10:30 AM EDT
Promising New Drug May Be the First to Protect Vision in People With Dry AMD
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

Study shows investigational treatment reduced vision loss and protected key structures in the eye essential for vision.

Newswise: New Gene Therapy for Retinitis Pigmentosa Shows Promise
Released: 20-Oct-2024 4:00 PM EDT
New Gene Therapy for Retinitis Pigmentosa Shows Promise
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

New research suggests that a new kind of gene therapy can improve vision in people who have lost nearly all sight to retinitis pigmentosa.

Newswise: 3D Printed Eyeglasses Help Save Children’s Sight in Remote, Underserved Communities
Released: 20-Oct-2024 3:10 PM EDT
3D Printed Eyeglasses Help Save Children’s Sight in Remote, Underserved Communities
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

New study shows customized eyeglasses successfully addressed children’s complex eye needs.

Released: 20-Oct-2024 10:45 AM EDT
More Evidence to Support Shift in Standard Glaucoma Care
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

Six-year study results show laser treatment can preserve vision better than daily eye drops in glaucoma patients.

Newswise: New Study Suggests Aggressive Treatment for Children with Severe Eye Allergies to Avoid Long-term Complications
Released: 20-Oct-2024 9:15 AM EDT
New Study Suggests Aggressive Treatment for Children with Severe Eye Allergies to Avoid Long-term Complications
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

Research shows people who develop allergies as children with it persisting into adulthood tend to experience more eye complications.

Newswise: Considering Cataract Surgery? It Could Save Your Life
Released: 19-Oct-2024 9:15 AM EDT
Considering Cataract Surgery? It Could Save Your Life
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

New study finds untreated cataracts linked to higher risk of fractures and dangerous brain bleeds due to falls.

Newswise: American Academy of Ophthalmology Announces New International Member Dues
Released: 18-Oct-2024 2:05 PM EDT
American Academy of Ophthalmology Announces New International Member Dues
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

American Academy of Ophthalmology announces new international member dues.

Released: 18-Oct-2024 9:05 AM EDT
AI-powered Home Monitoring Device May Improve AMD Care, Save Money
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

New study shows a home self-imaging device can provide ophthalmologists with actionable insight between office visits for age-related macular degeneration.

Released: 18-Oct-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Nine New Big Data Research Studies to Be Presented at AAO 2024
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

Nine new studies powered by the IRIS® Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight) will be presented this week at the 128th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Newswise: Could Light Therapy Treat Dry AMD?
Released: 18-Oct-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Could Light Therapy Treat Dry AMD?
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

New study shows a non-invasive, painless laser can reduce risk of vision loss from dry AMD.

Newswise: American Academy of Ophthalmology Launches VR Education Program in Collaboration with FundamentalVR to Improve Ophthalmic Care Around the World
Released: 18-Oct-2024 9:00 AM EDT
American Academy of Ophthalmology Launches VR Education Program in Collaboration with FundamentalVR to Improve Ophthalmic Care Around the World
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

The American Academy of Ophthalmology, in partnership with FundamentalVR today announced the launch of the Academy’s VR Education program, a groundbreaking initiative that harnesses the power of virtual reality (VR) to transform ophthalmic education and surgical training.

Released: 17-Oct-2024 4:15 PM EDT
Sight-saving Eye Injections May Make Cataract Surgery More Risky
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

New study finds people treated with anti-VEGF eye injections for retinal conditions are at higher risk of complications following cataract surgery.

Newswise: New Ovarian Cancer Drug Can Affect the Eyes, Suggests First Real-World Study
Released: 17-Oct-2024 12:10 PM EDT
New Ovarian Cancer Drug Can Affect the Eyes, Suggests First Real-World Study
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

The first real-world study on mirvetuximab ocular toxicity shows more than 55 percent of patients experienced decreased vision due to corneal damage.

Newswise: Improve Sustainability in Eye Clinics With This One Simple Trick: Stop Throwing Away Eye Drops Before They Expire
Released: 17-Oct-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Improve Sustainability in Eye Clinics With This One Simple Trick: Stop Throwing Away Eye Drops Before They Expire
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

New findings from AAO 2024 suggest that simply adhering to the FDA-regulated expiration dates could not only reduce medication and plastic waste, but also save millions of dollars annually, and potentially prevent nationwide eye drop shortages.

Released: 27-Aug-2024 2:05 PM EDT
What Ophthalmologists Want You to Know About Eye Color-Changing Drops
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

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.

Released: 27-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
San Francisco’s Museum of the Eye to Host Free Author Lecture and Book Signing Event
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

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.

Released: 22-Aug-2024 5:00 PM EDT
New Program to Expand Access to Eye Care for Underserved Delaware Residents
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

American Academy of Ophthalmology, through its Foundation and EyeCare America program, launches pilot program with Henrietta Johnson Medical Center and Eyenuk, Inc.

Newswise: New Program to Expand Access to Eye Care for Underserved Delaware Residents
Released: 22-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
New Program to Expand Access to Eye Care for Underserved Delaware Residents
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

American Academy of Ophthalmology, through its Foundation and EyeCare America program, launches pilot program with Henrietta Johnson Medical Center and Eyenuk, Inc.

Released: 20-Aug-2024 5:00 AM EDT
New Grants for Big Data Research to Improve Vision Care
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

The American Academy of Ophthalmology and Research to Prevent Blindness announce recipients of this year’s RPB / AAO Award for IRIS Registry Research.

Newswise: American Academy of Ophthalmology Names Sarah DeParis as Director of Quality and Clinical Standards
Released: 18-Jul-2024 7:05 PM EDT
American Academy of Ophthalmology Names Sarah DeParis as Director of Quality and Clinical Standards
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

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.



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