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Article: New VA Laser Eye Surgery Directive is Major Step for Patient Safety, says American Academy of Ophthalmology
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- U.S. Newswire
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- December 23, 2004
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The American Academy of
Ophthalmology (AAO) issued the following statement in response to the
recently released VHA Directive 2004-070, which limits the
performance of therapeutic laser surgery in the VA system to
qualified ophthalmologists:
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) directive placing
responsibility for laser eye surgery at veterans' health facilities
squarely in the hands of qualified medical doctors -- trained
surgeons -- is a victory for veterans' eye health safety. As medical
doctors who have committed our lives to carrying out safe, effective
eye surgery, we commend the VA for taking this step.
The concern and involvement of ...