The New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology is an organization representing our state’s eye physicians and surgeons (M.D. or D.O . degree). We are committed to providing the highest level of care and most up-to-date information for our patients.
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Eye Injuries From Paintball Guns, Air Guns and Other Projectile Toys
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The number of eye injuries from air guns has skyrocketed in recent years, prompting experts to call for mandatory eye protection. Studies also support what the American Academy of Ophthalmology has sa2 months ago ·
Do you want our Veterans to have the highest trained eye surgeons taking care of them? Learn about what is an ophthalmologist vs. an optometrist.
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An ophthalmologist is a medical or osteopathic doctor who specializes in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists differ from optometrists and opticians in their levels of training and in what they can d3 months ago ·
Only Eye Exams Can Pick Up Most Early Glaucoma Symptoms
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Just knowing the symptoms of glaucoma isn’t enough. Only in advanced stages does the most common type, open-angle glaucoma, affect central vision.3 months ago ·
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Who should be able to use a scalpel and a laser for eye surgery? California just reinforced keeping the standards at the highest level. Ophthalmologists are trained physicians and eye surgeons with over 12 years of experience to begin practicing on their own.![]()
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Ophthalmologists (this is a longer word and reminds us hat they trained for a longer period of time).![]()
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Both are part of the eycare team and play critical roles in your eyecare.
Keeping the scalpel and laser in ophthalmologists’ hands
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Learn about the AMA’s efforts to stop scope creep in California that would have endangered patients needing eye care.3 months ago ·
A big shout out to our Executive Director, Melissa Lobato, who makes it look so effortless, but works tirelessly to help our ophthalmologists. Thank you!!
5 months ago ·