The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recently honored five members of Congress with 2016 Visionary Awards for their legislative efforts in helping to advance the quality of eye care in the US.
The Congress members honored include Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.), Rep. Phil Roe, MD (R-Tenn.), Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.), Rep. Raul Ruiz, MD (D-Calif.), and Rep. Ami Bera, MD (D-Calif.). Each year in April AAO presents awards to members of Congress as part of its annual legislative visit to Capitol Hill to recognize important efforts to advocate for enhancing and preserving access to quality eye care in the US.
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Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology