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PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY

OF

OPHTHALMOLOGY

LATEST NEWS FROM THE PAO


December 2024 | PAO UPDATE | Presented by Donald Morris, DO

The following PAO legislative update was presented by Donald Morris, DO, President-Elect at the December 12 Pittsburgh Ophthalmology Society meeting. 

  • The PAO anticipates there will be a renewed effort for optometric scope of expansion.
  • An increased push  by optometry again to mandate comprehensive eye exams for all children in the state.  A recent article appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer regarding the optometry push for comprehensive Eye Exams. 

Below, please find the rebuttal submitted by PAO and information on how to get involved and take action! 

Members will be updated as these issues unfold.





Society Mission

To act as the voice of ophthalmologic medicine in the Pittsburgh area, to serve as a patient advocate in promoting preventive eye care, quality medical and surgical care and rehabilitative services for individuals with ophthalmologic diseases and to advance the knowledge, science and practice of ophthalmology, to assist in the improvement of the quality of ophthalmologic medicine and training therein, and to promote integrity in the practice of ophthalmic medicine.

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Email:  npopovich@acms.org | Phone 412-321-5030 x110 

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