FDA authorizes first COVID-19 home testing kit
November 20, 2020
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test for self-testing at home and that provides rapid results.
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AAO official voices optimism for future of health care with incoming Biden admin
November 22, 2020
During AAO 2020, Cathy G. Cohen, MHSA, CAE, AAO vice president for governmental affairs, offered some optimism for the future of health care under the Biden administration.
Neuro-ophthalmology, NFL connect for a touchdown
November 18, 2020
Science is being tapped by professional sports league to train and develop officials.
Slit-lamp breath shields: Larger is better for protection from coronavirus during exams
November 16, 2020
When it comes to using a breath shield as protection against the spread of the coronavirus, bigger may be better, according to investigators.
Pfizer coronavirus vaccine candidate demonstrates high efficacy
November 10, 2020
Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE this week announced their mRNA-based coronavirus vaccine candidate has demonstrated evidence of efficacy against COVID-19 in participants without evidence of infection.
What to expect from virtual AAO 2020
November 05, 2020
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) President Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD, offers a preview of what attendees can look forward to from the academy's virtual annual meeting — kicking off Nov. 13-15.
Planning for financial safety in uncertain times
October 31, 2020
John J. Grande, CFP, and John S. Grande, CFP, discuss why ophthalmologists should be focusing on having a financial plan ahead of a second wave in the ongoing pandemic.
Medical professionals urge Congress to retain Medicare sequester pause
October 27, 2020
Congress paused Medicare sequester cuts to offer relief amid the pandemic. Now, the leaders of the American Medical Association, American Hospital Association, American Health Care Association, and National Association for Home Care & Hospice are urging congressional leadership to keep the pause in place.
COVID-19: Wet masks should be replaced
October 21, 2020
Masks that become damp should be replaced, but health officials say that not enough people know this.
SERPICO-10 study details COVID-19 impact on retina
October 21, 2020
Investigators have found that the diameter of retinal veins may be linked directly to the severity of COVID-19. Assessing the retinal veins may be a part of diagnosing and managing the disease.