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Welcome to ArkEyeMDs.org, the virtual home of Arkansas Eye MDs.

* Understanding Differences Among Eye Care Professionals *

A survey released in November 2005 by the Washington, DC-based National Consumers League (NCL) found that many people are uncertain about the differences among various eye care providers and the services they perform.

A description of Ophthalmologists, Opticians and Optometrists can be found on the Glaucoma Research Foundation website.

The study itself can also be found online at the National Consumer League's website.

May is Healthy Vision Month

Preventive eye care is important because eye conditions and diseases that can rob you and your family of good vision can strike people at any age.

Infants and toddlers should be screened for common eye problems, such as strabismus (crossed eyes) and amblyopia (lazy eye), during their regular pediatric appointments.

Children, teens, young adults and middle-aged individuals need to take care of their vision by getting regular eye exams and by wearing protective eyewear when taking part in high risk activities, such as playing sports, doing yard work or working with chemicals.

Seniors over the age of 65 should have complete eye exams every one to two years for cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and other eye conditions.

Diabetic retinopathy can affect people of any age, so a yearly eye exam is recommended for those with diabetes.

Protecting your eyes from accidents and early detection and treatment of eye problems are the best ways for you and your family to take care of your vision throughout life. So, if you or your family are at risk for eye disease or experience any eye problems, visit your Eye M.D.
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Our Website Caters to Three Audiences

  • Public - Help Arkansans find an Eye MD near them. The Arkansas Ophthalmological Society currently has over eighty-one (81) members, many who practice out of multiple offices. You may use the link above to locate an Ophthalmologist in your area.

  • AOS Members - Make important information accessible to AOS members in a quick, efficient manner. Our Members Only content includes legislative information, a search for your local representative, the AOS newsletter, and contact information for your colleagues. Members Only Section.

  • Non-Member Ophthalmologists - Inform non-member ophthalmologists how membership in the AOS would benefit them, and provide them with the opportunity to begin the application process online. Please visit our section titled: Membership Information.

News and Notables

Of Special Interest For
The Public
 
Members


May is Healthy Vision Month

Patient Handout

News Release


Special Patient Handouts:

What is An Eye MD?
(English version)

When to See An Eye MD
(English version)

When to See An Eye MD
(Spanish version)

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AOS Newsletter Online - April 2008
Volume 8, Issue 4


AOS Newsletter Online - January 2008
Volume 8, Issue 3

Q&A Document Regarding the Implementation of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

 

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Arkansas Ophthalmological Society
Laura Hawkins - Executive Director
PO Box 55088
Little Rock, AR 72215-5088