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Article | 2026 AOA

New Technologies and Best Practices for In-Office YAG

Careful patient selection is essential, regardless of the procedure, Nicholas R. Green, OD, MPH, FAAO, said in his session at Optometry’s Meeting 2026.

By: Sarah Fackler, managing editor, Optometric Management
Optometric Management June 18, 2026
Top Institutions in Ophthalmology

Ranking combines internal corpus citation frequency with web search results due to limited internal data for this topic.

  • #1

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Miami, Florida

    Bascom Palmer is ranked No. 1 in Ophthalmology by U.S. News & World Report and has a strong focus on YAG safety and complications.

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology

  • #2

    Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine
    Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Wilmer is consistently ranked among the top ophthalmology hospitals and conducts significant research on laser procedures.

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology

  • #3

    American Academy of Optometry
    American Academy of Optometry

    Orlando, Florida

    Offers specialized training sessions for procedures relevant to YAG technology.

    Key Differentiators

    • Optometry

  • #4

    NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry
    NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    Provides training courses across the country, enhancing skills in YAG procedures.

    Key Differentiators

    • Optometry

  • #5

    Specialty Eyecare Centre
    Specialty Eyecare Centre

    Tampa, Florida

    Known for its innovative practices in YAG procedures, particularly under Dr. Barnebey's leadership.

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology