Report Eye Injuries
TNAO Members: Please report eye injuries seen in your office May 11 - 13. Beginning on April , you can download a form from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. For more info click here: Eye Injuries and Form
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Attention: TNAO Members
As a TNAO member, you can now update your profile on line (eg. change your contact information, update your primary specialty, certification, special procedures, etc., etc.). TNAO members, we hope you and your staff will avail yourself to our new webssite's many attributes.
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
New Clues to the Causes of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Nutritional and genetic studies point to new prevention and treatment strategies. It is recommended that adults with no signs or risk factors for eye disease get a baseline eye disease screening at age 40—the time when early signs of disease and changes in vision may start to occur.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in the United States, but discoveries about theroles played by nutrition, genetic factors and immune response are providing clues to new prevention and treatment measures. AMD can destroy the detailed, central vision we need to read, drive, recognize faces, and enjoy daily life.
The Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology (TNAO) encourages Tennesseans to know their risks for AMD. “We have a greater understanding of AMD than ever before,” says Dr. John Hoskins, president of the Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology and a retina specialist. “We are seeing exciting clinical and research advances, but catching AMD early still offers the best chance of preserving vision. People need to know their risks so that they can save their sight.”
As part of the EyeSmart campaign, the Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology along with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and EyeCare America, a public service program of the Foundation of the Academy, recommend that adults with no signs or risk factors for eye disease get a baseline eye disease screening at age 40—the time when early signs of disease and changes in vision may start to occur. Based on the results of the initial screening, an ophthalmologist will prescribe the necessary intervals for follow-up exams. For individuals at any age with symptoms of or at risk for eye disease, such as those with a family history of eye disease, the Academy recommends that individuals see their ophthalmologist to determine how frequently their eyes should be examined. One of the best ways to reduce AMD risk is to quit smoking, as smokers have twice the risk of nonsmokers.
For Information on New Clues for AMD, click here.
To find a Retina Specialist, use our Find An EyeMD: "Membership Directory" tab. Then "Click Here for Advance Search" . Check the box to the left of Primary Specialty of Practice. In the box to the right, type "retina" TNAO members specializing in Retina will be displayed.
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