Policy Statements are developed when there is a need to formulate and communicate the Academy's position on a particular issue. There are currently four Policy Statements pertinent to patient care and gifts to physicians from industry
An Ophthalmologist's Duties Concerning Postoperative Care (PDF 76K)
Ophthalmic Care for Patients in Residential Care Centers
Pretreatment Assessment: Responsibilities of the Ophthalmologist (PDF 77K)
Gifts to Physicians from Industry (PDF 64K)
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