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January Ophthalmology release 01/01/2009
 
Flying Champagne Corks Are Bad News for Your Eyes 12/10/2008
 
Thousands of Children Suffer Eye Injuries from Toys 12/03/2008
 
Tracking Eye Disorders in Statin Users; Predicting Visual Outcomes for Wounded Soldiers; Improving Glaucoma Tests with Patient Input 12/01/2008
 
David W. Parke II, MD, Named Executive Vice President and CEO of the American Academy of Ophthalmology 11/21/2008
 
American Academy of Ophthalmology Joint Meeting Marked by Strong Turnout and Rich Scientific Program 11/11/2008
 
American Academy of Ophthalmology Announces Recipients of Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award 11/10/2008
 
New Treatment to Prevent Blindness in Premature Babies Appears Promising 11/10/2008
 
Advances in Research and Treatment Presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting 11/10/2008
 
Glaucoma Research and Patient Care Highlighted at American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting 11/09/2008
 
American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting Features Advances in Research and Treatment 11/09/2008
 
American Academy of Ophthalmology Presents Life Achievement Honor Awards 11/07/2008
 
Glycemic Control Appears to Reduce Type 1 Diabetics’ Retinopathy Risk; Night Vision Symptoms May Predict Macular Degeneration Progression 11/03/2008
 
Diabetes Threatens the Eyesight of Many Unsuspecting Americans 10/27/2008
 
The Danger of Transforming Your Eyes this Halloween 10/14/2008
 
American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting Programs Offer International Appeal 10/03/2008
 
Value of a Standard Vision Test for Children Questioned; Infection Risks for New Contact Lens Types Studied 10/01/2008
 
Watch Your Step: A Slip in the Home Can Lead to Eye Injury 09/23/2008
 
Use of Electronic Health Records by Eye M.D.s; 09/02/2008
 
American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives Offers Sessions at Joint Meeting to Help Practices Learn about Medicare Bonuses 08/25/2008
 
Keep Eyes Safely on the Ball 08/25/2008
 
Alan C. Bird, MD, Named 2008 Academy Laureate 08/12/2008
 
A Screen Legend Now Sees Clearly 08/01/2008
 
Macular Degeneration Risk Studied in an Asian Population; Time Spent Outdoors Impacts Nearsightedness in Children; and Two Treatments to Combat Ocular Surface Cancer 08/01/2008
 
American Academy of Ophthalmology Announces Leadership Transition 07/16/2008
 
Glaucoma Surgery Studied in Medicare Patients; New Hope for People with End-Stage Glaucoma 07/01/2008
 
Ophthalmologists Issue New Recommendation in Effort to Prevent Eye Injuries at Home 06/30/2008
 
Don’t Forget to Protect Your Eyes This Summer 06/23/2008
 
Leading Ophthalmology Organizations Provide FDA with Recommendations to Improve Contact Lens Product Testing and Universal Lens Care Guidelines for Consumers 06/10/2008
 
A Genetic Marker for Nearsightedness? Update on Vitamins and AMD, and Recovery From Optic Neuritis 06/02/2008
 
American Academy of Ophthalmology Urges Safe Celebrations this Fourth of July 05/28/2008
 
American Academy of Ophthalmology Joins Indian Health Service in Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy 05/15/2008
 
H. Dunbar Hoskins Jr., MD Granted the 2008 SOI Award from the Italian Society of Ophthalmology 05/14/2008
 
H. Dunbar Hoskins Jr., MD to receive the 2009 Catalyst Award of the Glaucoma Research Foundation 05/01/2008
 
Keep Your Eyes Beautiful with Safe Makeup Tips 05/01/2008
 
New Findings on Vitamin E and Cataracts in Women, Good Vision and Longer Life, and a Possible Cause of Glaucoma 05/01/2008
 
ACADEMY TESTIFIES AT FDA MEETING ON LASIK OUTCOMES AND SATISFACTION 04/25/2008
 
Academy Board Approves Funding and Scientific Support of Lasik Quality of Life Study with FDA 04/11/2008
 
Debra Rosencrance Named the PCMA Meeting Professional Honoree for 2008 04/08/2008
 
New Research on How Season of Birth May Affect Nearsightedness, and on Cornea Donor Sources 04/01/2008
 
Watch Your Eyes When Playing Sports 03/27/2008
 
Organized Ophthalmology and Government Agencies Discuss Study Design for Dissatisfied LASIK Patient Clinical Trial 03/17/2008
 
World Glaucoma Day Calls Attention to Silent Thief of Sight 03/04/2008
 
New Research on Cataract Prevalence, Alternative Glaucoma Therapies Online, Seatbelts vs. Airbags, and Hearing Loss in Glaucoma Patients 02/27/2008
 
New Clues to the Causes of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) 02/26/2008
 
New York State Survey Provides Key Data on the Public’s Eye Care Needs 02/13/2008
 
Academy Web Site Ranked Highest in Usefulness by Ophthalmologists 02/04/2008
 
Journal Highlights New Findings on Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Nutrition, Eye Injuries in the Iraq War, and Quality of Life for Glaucoma Patients 02/01/2008
 
Perfect Vision Still Vulnerable to Blindness 02/01/2008
 
Academy Applauds Signing of Military Eye Trauma Measure 01/29/2008
 
American Academy of Ophthalmology Sets 2008 Agenda 01/29/2008
 
American Academy of Ophthalmology Mourns Loss of Judah Folkman, MD, Pioneering Researcher 01/15/2008
 
Academy, along with ABO and OMIC, Establish New Performance Improvement Taskforce 01/14/2008
 
Knowing Your Risks Can Stop the Sneak Thief of Sight 01/03/2008
 
David W. Parke II, MD, Assumes Presidency of American Academy of Ophthalmology 01/02/2008
 
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