American Academy of Ophthalmology

Advocacy is a powerful part of protecting patients and advancing #ophthalmology. The first-ever YO Info Advocacy Edition highlights stories, lessons and ways young ophthalmologists can get involved. #YOInfo ow.ly/l1aY50YT2Us

Innovation doesn’t stop in the lab! #YO Info explores how physician-scientists can bring research perspectives to #advocacy and policymaking. ow.ly/JhYA50YT2Uh

#Syphilis cases continue to increase in the United States, and with that comes a greater incidence of syphilitic #uveitis. Read the latest findings here: ow.ly/XrVK50YOM2M #AAO #ophthalmology #ophthalmiceducation

Myopia management is now essential in pediatric eye care. From setting realistic expectations to tracking progression with axial length, these five practical tips can help young #ophthalmologists build confidence and improve outcomes. #YOInfo #myopia ow.ly/Lrvt50YT2TI

Mark your calendar for AAO 2026. 📅 October 9–12 in New Orleans. Ophthalmologists from around the world will come together to connect, learn, and explore the latest in eye care. Learn more and save the dates: aao.org/2026 #AAO2026

Young ophthalmologists made time to visit lawmakers in #DC earlier this month to advocate for #ophthalmology. Here are some of the social media standouts #YOInfo ow.ly/q8SO50YRlIp

Protect patient safety and get something special in return. Donate to OPHTHPAC® and the Surgical Scope Fund by April 30 and claim a limited-edition surgical cap designed by Cat Burkat, MD, FACS. Don’t miss it: aao.org/giveadvocacy #AAO #OPHTHPAC #SurgicalScopeFund

What's new in #ophthalmology this week? From the risk of #glaucoma with postmenopausal hormone therapy to #IOL dislocation after #cataract surgery, here's what you need to know: ow.ly/Gv6G50YLelJ #AAO #ophthalmiceducation #uveitis

A neonate born at 34 weeks of gestation weighing 1600 g, who underwent initial resuscitation with 100% oxygen and total oxygen administration for 17 days, was screened for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) at 37 weeks of postmenstrual age. Examination revealed severe plus disease, arteriovenous shunts (white asterisk), flat neovascularization in zone 1 (yellow asterisk), and obliteration of major vessels (black arrow) in the periphery. A, B, Administration of unblended oxygen injures immature capillary endothelial cells and results in capillary obliteration, followed by relative hypoxia upon shifting back to room air. This can explain severe ROP in large preterm infants from developing countries, simulating oxygen-induced retinopathy. From “Aggressive-Retinopathy of Prematurity or Oxygen-Induced Retinopathy?” by Abhishek Singh, DO, DNB, Deepshikha Agrawal, MS, Anil Babanrao Gangwe, MD. Published by Ophthalmology Retina online on January 7, 2026. Read: ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-… #AAO

A 38-year-old woman presented at 28-weeks’ gestation with 1 month of blurred vision (20/25) in her right eye. Examination revealed a circumscribed choroidal hemangioma (A) of 3.8-mm thickness with subfoveal fluid on OCT (B, C). Treatment was deferred until after delivery. Two weeks postpartum, the hemangioma (D) was thinner at 3.5 mm, the subretinal fluid resolved (E, F), and vision returned to 20/20. During pregnancy, choroidal hemangioma can leak subretinal fluid and become symptomatic, secondary to hemodynamic changes and plasma volume expansion. The subretinal fluid can resolve spontaneously after delivery. Hence, conservative observation is recommended. From “Resolution of Choroidal Hemangioma-Associated Subretinal Fluid after Pregnancy” by Pranali N. Gandhi, MS, Aruba Zafar, MD, Carol L. Shields, MD. Published by Ophthalmology online on October 27, 2025. Read: ow.ly/11Qv50Y7RHJ

Listen now: @rg_mirza and Angelo Tanna, MD, discuss the accuracy of #ChatGPT's responses to patient questions in the latest #Ophthalmology Journal podcast episode: ow.ly/ALyl50YOeqJ #AAO

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has commenced a national search seeking candidates for a new Chief Medical Editor for EyeNet, the Academy newsmagazine. The Chief Medical Editor must be an accomplished midcareer ophthalmologist in active private practice, well connected within the ophthalmology community. Significant experience with the Academy through committee service, editorial involvement, or other engagement is strongly preferred. Learn more: aao.org/eyenet/article… #AAO #EyeNetMag #EyeNet #Ophthalmology

See what the Academy is doing to improve sustainability in ophthalmology! aao.org/sustainability #EarthDay #Sustainability #Ophthalmology #EyeCare #GreenMedicine #AAO #ProtectSight

From pickleball to basketball to hurling — 5 experts from around the global came together to talk about sports and eye injuries. Read: ow.ly/pprI50YCEL0 #AAO #Ophthalmology #EyeCare

Last week, ophthalmologists descended on Capitol Hill and engaged in 300 meetings with congressional offices across 47 states, bringing attention to critical issues impacting patients and practices. Thank you to everyone who attended #MYF2026! #AAO #Ophthalmology #Advocacy

Check out the new 15-minute CME course on Management of RVO With Macular Edema. ow.ly/4PlC50YFheT #AAO #retina #CME

A 14-year-old girl presented with bilateral vision loss for 3 months. Ultra-widefield swept-source OCT angiography (BM-400K BMizar, TowardPi Medical Technology; 160°) revealed extensive areas of nonperfusion, particularly involving the macular area (A, D). Widefield B-scans (24 mm) of both eyes demonstrated no significant macular structural abnormalities (B, E). However, flow within the retinal vessels of the central inner retina was reduced, corresponding to nonperfusion areas in the central macula (C, F). Beta-thalassemia was confirmed by genetic testing, clinical features, and family history. The patient underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation 3 months earlier. Retinal perfusion should be monitored even after transplantation to prevent irreversible vision loss. From “Ultra-widefield OCT Angiography of Beta-Thalassemia” by Xinyu Zhao, MD, PhD, Zhenquan Wu, MD, PhD, Guoming Zhang, MD, PhD. Published by Ophthalmology online on October 27, 2025. Read: aaojournal.org/article/S0161-… #AAO

Academy President Christopher J. Rapuano, MD checks in live from #MYF2026 in Washington, DC. If you couldn’t attend, U.S. Academy members can stay in the loop by reading Washington Report Express for key updates and insights. #AAO #Ophthalmology

From Capitol Hill to your social feed, here’s a glimpse of #MYF2026 Congressional Advocacy Day through the eyes of attendees on the ground in Washington, DC. A snapshot of the energy and advocacy shaping the conversation with lawmakers! Catch more highlights here: aao.org/advocacy/eye-o… #AAO #Ophthalmology

#MYF2026 attendees spent Thursday evening with @Andrew_LamMD, a retina surgeon and internationally bestselling author of Masters of Medicine: Our Greatest Triumphs in the Race to Cure Humanity’s Deadliest Diseases: bit.ly/4cMmtMB. #AAO