Current News
Transfer Referendum Approved By Voters - Cuts Averted. Click here
Alabama Medicaid Reinstates Adult Eyeglass Program. Click here.
Top 25 Ophthalmic CPT Codes. Click here.
News from AAO Nov 10-12 2012 Annual Meeting in Chicago. Click here.
Alabama Health Care Exchange - Governor Bentley Says "NO!". Click here.
UAB Gets CDC grant - Will Screen For Glaucoma at Wal-Mart. Click here.
Medicare Physician Pay Cut Temporarily Averted. Click here.
2013 PQRS & E-Prescribing--What You Need to Know Now. Click here.
Taxes are rising, but it could have been more painful. Click here.
Recent Events
Mike Merrill and ALAO President, Dr. Warren Thompson, appear on WSFA-TV in Montgomery, promoting July as fireworks safety month.
LOW VISION
Large Print
Large print, as the large print check above, is a simple way to improve function.
Optical Magnification
Hundreds of different optical magnifiers, illuminated and non-illuminated, are available. A functional vision evaluation aids in choosing the right type and strength.
Electronic Magnification
Electronic magnifiers, or "CCTVs", can magnifiy up to 100X, allowing even the severely impaired to read and see small objects. There are many versions, including small and portable devices.
