Welcome to the Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology
The Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology (IAO) is a statewide organization representing Iowa ophthalmologists and their patients. We are an affiliate of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.The IAO was founded in 1961 as The Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolargyngology. In 1989, the IAO incorporated as the Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology. Our current membership includes 85% of Ophthalmologists in Iowa.
The IAO is committed to serving our 150 plus Iowa eye doctors by monitoring state legislation and regulations that pertain to ophthalmic medicine, advocacy on public policy matters, continuing education, and public information regarding eye disease and treatment. We hope you enjoy this informational web-site and encourage you to return often for updates. We also welcome your comments and questions at IAO@iowaeyedocs.org.
Coding Seminar March 21, 2012, Iowa City
This six-hour course will present Iowa specific Medicare policies and procedures for correct coding/billing techniques, monitoring issues being investigated by Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors, and the 2012 changes in the Medicare Program.
Register or get more information here.
Information for the Public
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Iowa Ophthalmologists are committed to education on eye diseases, injuries, infections, and vision correction. Let your Ophthalmologist help you learn to take care of your eyes at every age. See the resources above!
Vision Screening for Children
Iowa Ophthalmologists follow the policies of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and recommend timely screenings for the early detection and treatment of eye and vision problems in America's children. This includes screening in the preschool years and at various intervals throughout elementary school. Many serious eye conditions, which can be found at screening, are treatable if identified during the preschool and early school-aged years and referral is made to an eye doctor at that time. To view this screening policy click here.
To find out about vision screening services in Iowa, see:
IowaKidsight
PreventBlindnessIowa
