Sarah DeParis, MD.

SAN FRANCISCO—The American Academy of Ophthalmology has announced the appointment of Sarah DeParis, MD, as director of quality and clinical standards under the quality and data science division. According to the announcement from the organization, Dr. DeParis will lead Academy initiatives that advance quality of care and quality improvement in ophthalmology. “We’re thrilled that Dr. DeParis will be leading our effort to champion high quality, science-driven care,” said Stephen McLeod, MD, CEO of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

“Simply put, our mission is to help shape the eyecare that patients across the country and indeed across the world receive so that each has the opportunity to enjoy their best life,” Dr. McLeod said.

Dr. DeParis will lead the development of the Academy’s resources for ophthalmologists, public policy officials and the public that identify standards of care and provide clinical guidance, according to the group. These resources include practice guidelines, technology assessments, evidence-based policy statements, and other diagnostic and safety references intended to improve clinical decision-making.

 
Dr. DeParis will also act as a liaison between other medical societies, governmental organizations, and non-governmental public health associations engaged in eye health, the group said.

Dr. DeParis completed ophthalmology residency training at the University of California, San Francisco, and oculoplastic surgery fellowship training at the Wilmer Eye Institute. She received her medical degree and bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia.