California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

02/02/2026

The Executive Committee of CAEPS met with the leadership of AAO at their headquarters in San Francisco. An incredibly positive meeting as we kick off CAEPS 2026. Strengthening our organization takes all of us -- every California EyeMD matters. Please reach out and get involved.

09/09/2022

Please vote NO on , which will expose patients to unnecessary health risks. Non-surgeons should NOT perform eye surgery.

Shortcuts can be a good thing.
But rarely when it comes to health care.
And never when it comes to surgery.

09/04/2020

We are very concerned about patient safety in California! There is no substitute for training and education! To allow nurse practitioners to practice without proper training is just simply wrong! Please ask the Governor to Veto 890!!!

AB 890, by Assemblymember Jim Wood, DDS, would grant independent practice authority to nurse practitioners (NPs) allowing NPs to practice without physician supervision. It passed at 10 pm on the last night of the legislative session, and now moves...

06/17/2020

Historic bill aimed at patient safety in Arkansas needs everyone’s support! Please help!

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03/24/2020

This is an excellent resource for California ophthalmologist as we deal with this Coronavirus crisis.

Coronavirus resources for practice managers and physicians handling patients with COVID-19.

03/17/2020

Dear fellow eye care provider, please consider protecting yourself better when using the slit lamp.

03/01/2020

Washing hands is the best defense against infections — Corona or otherwise! Please review the correct way of doing so!

The best way to prevent novel coronavirus transmission is washing your hands with soap and water. Here's the five-step process the CDC recommends.

02/11/2020

Researchers assessed the rate of delayed retinal breaks and retinal detachments (RDs) occurring after acute posterior vitreous detachment (PVD).

02/01/2020

Age-related changes in your vision may be preventable. Here are common symptoms, from floaters to trouble reading, and what kind of help to get.

01/27/2020

Good article about eye health and what you should know to protect your sight!

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01/25/2020

A very successful and informative Codequest Course in Pleasanton, CA. Thank you Sue for a fabulous course.

Thank you Craig Kliger for sharing your insights.

Great to know what auditors are looking for, how to properly code, and protect yourself and the practice.

11/20/2019

False eyelashes create a risk for an irritating buildup of demodex: the medical term for mites — not lice.