The American Society of Retina Specialists is the largest retinal organization in the world, representing over 3300 members in all 50 states and 63 countries.

Chicago, Illinois
Joined April 2014
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Specialty Docs@SpecialtyDocsOct 9
The proposed #Medicare fee schedule includes a terrible policy that would cut payments for same-day patient care across nearly every specialty practice. @CMSGov must withdraw this proposal. #Modifier25 Read more bit.ly/4AXN0Az
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Specialty Docs@SpecialtyDocsSep 10
Specialtydocs are pushing back on @CMSgov CY2027 Medicare physician fee proposal. Cuts to specialty care threaten practice stability and patient access. We need payment reform, not more cuts! bit.ly/4hjcuAx
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May is Healthy Vision Month. Dr. Sunir Garg shares the 20-20-20 rule to prevent digital eye strain: take a break every 20 minutes to look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. To learn more about #vision health, click on the video below.
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This year marks 10 years of JVRD! To celebrate, the Editor has curated a “Best of” collection highlighting standout research from the journal’s first decade. Explore the collection 👇 ow.ly/IWch50YCflM @asrsdocs
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Is it possible to reduce the risk of macular degeneration? Get the answer from Merck Manuals editorial board member Dr. Sunir J. Garg, Professor of Ophthalmology @JeffersonUniv and Co-Director of the Retina Service at @Wills_Eye. Learn more: bit.ly/4cjic3w
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What are eye floaters and what causes them? Get the answer from Merck Manuals editorial board member Dr. Sunir J. Garg, Professor of Ophthalmology at @JeffersonUniv and Co-Director of the Retina Service @Wills_Eye. Read more: bit.ly/463YGUJ
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ASRS retweeted
Specialty Docs@SpecialtyDocsFeb 13
Our Winter newsletter has been posted! Keep current with the great advocacy work of #specialtydocs, our members and physicians. bit.ly/4rdnr9n
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Celebrate 10 years of JVRD with their “Best of the Decade” article collection! Read the articles for free here: ow.ly/PU2l50Y154v @ASRSDocs
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Just one week away! Are you or a loved one living with geographic atrophy? Join @PBA_savingsight for a free 60-minute virtual forum on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 7–8pm ET 💻 ✔️ Learn about GA ✔️ Hear real patient stories ✔️ Discover support resources More info & register: preventblindness.org/ga-webi… Supported by @ApellisPharma, @AstellasUS, & @JNJVision. #PreventBlindness #Webinar #GeographicAtrophy
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Are you living with geographic atrophy or have a family member who has been diagnosed with geographic atrophy? Join @PBA_savingsight for this 60-minute community forum on Tuesday, October 28th from 7:00-8:00pm Eastern! 💻 You will learn about geographic atrophy, understand the patient experience of individuals living with geographic atrophy, and learn about the resources available to those living with geographic atrophy. For more information, visit: preventblindness.org/ga-webi…  This virtual event is supported by funding from @ApellisPharma, @AstellasUS, and @JNJVision. #preventblindness #webinar #geographicatrophy
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ASRS retweeted
Specialty Docs@SpecialtyDocs23 Sep 2025
Check out the Fall edition of On Call and learn more about our advocacy for #Medicare payment, reform of Medicare Advantage, workforce, biosimilar issues, and more. Goes well with your PSL! 🍂🎃☕️bit.ly/3KeR7CC
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August is #NationalEyeExamMonth. In the video below, Dr. Sunir Garg, editorial board member for MerckManuals.com, discusses why regular eye exams are important especially as patients age. #Vision #EyeExam
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ASRS retweeted
Specialty Docs@SpecialtyDocs16 Jul 2025
#ASMFLYIN continues today with remarks from @RepBuddyCarter, a longtime advocate for specialty care and former chairman of the Health Subcommittee.
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Thanks @SenMarkKelly, @SenRubenGallego, @RepDavid, @RepCiscomani for meeting with AZ delegation #ASMFlyIn (w/ @asrsdocs) and discussing important advocacy for adequate Medicare payments, prior auth reform, Medicare advantage reform, and GME. @AmerUrological @SpecialtyDocs
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ASRS retweeted
Specialty Docs@SpecialtyDocs15 Jul 2025
The #ASMFLYIN has started today with thoughtful and encouraging remarks on what it means to advocate from @RepGregMurphy, a physician member, and a @specialtydoc!
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ASRS retweeted
Specialty Docs@SpecialtyDocs10 Jul 2025
Prior Authorization denies care for patients and ties up doctors in paperwork. Next week we will be advocating for reform to #PriorAuth - HR 3514/S.1816 and HR 2433. @MarkWarner @MikeKellyPA @RepDelBene @RepKimSchrier @RepGregMurphy #ASMFLYIN
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ASRS retweeted
Specialty Docs@SpecialtyDocs10 Jul 2025
5 yrs of cuts to the #Medicare physician fee schedule harm access and quality of care for seniors. This needs to stop. Next week we will be advocating for HR 879/S.1640 to stabilize the Medicare payment system. #ASMFLYIN @RepJimmyPanetta @RogerMarshallMD
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ASRS retweeted
Specialty Docs@SpecialtyDocs9 Jul 2025
@Specialtydocs are coming to Capitol Hill! We less than a week away from the Alliance of Specialty Medicine's Legislative Advocacy Conference. Follow #ASMFLYIN as +100 of us advocate for greater access to specialty care!
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ASRS retweeted
Specialty Docs@SpecialtyDocs9 Jul 2025
@Specialtydocs are coming to Capitol Hill! We less than a week away from the Alliance of Specialty Medicine's Legislative Advocacy Conference. Follow #ASMFLYIN as +100 of us advocate for greater access to specialty care!
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Too much sun can harm your eyes and not just your skin. July is #UVEyeSafetyMonth! Wear 100% UV-blocking shades + wide-brimmed hats to protect your vision long term. brnw.ch/21wTZGV #UVEyeSafetyMonth #HealthyVision #EyeCareTips #SunSmart #ProtectYourEyes
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