The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. The Academy and its 32,000 members worldwide are committed to advancing the highest standards of comprehensive eye care. To accomplish this, the Academy provides a wide variety of educational programs, products and services to ophthalmologists and the patients they serve. The Academy’s EyeSmart® program provides the public with the most trustworthy and medically accurate information about eye diseases, conditions and injuries. The Academy believes an open dialogue between ophthalmologists and their patients is essential to providing the right eye care at the right time. These conversations lead to better-educated patients who are able to make informed vision-care decisions, reducing safety risks from unnecessary tests and procedures and promoting cost savings. The Academy’s participation in the Choosing Wisely® campaign further fosters communications between ophthalmologists and their patients.
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