CheckedUp Announces Content Licensing Initiative with The American Academy of Ophthalmology to Strengthen its Patient Education Offerings

CheckedUp announced that it has singed a content licensing agreement with the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) in which CheckedUp will provide professional programming produced by AAO on its waiting room and exam room technology platforms.

“Our membership has continued its unprecedented growth in the first quarter of 2018, and our goal to continue educating patients with trusted and credible health information has remained consistent,” Richard Awdeh, MD, CEO and Founder of CheckedUp, said in a company news release.

Content provided by the Academy includes high quality animations in a variety of ophthalmic specialties, including cataract/refractive, retina, and glaucoma.

By offering content from the Academy and other providers, CheckedUp continues its mission to bring information and education to patients at the point of care to help improve their understanding of conditions and treatment options.

“We are very excited to be able to strengthen our offerings by providing highly-respected programming that’s created by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In 2018, CheckedUp will be adding additional content to its platform as it continues the valuable mission of empowering patients and physicians to make informed health decisions together,” said Dr. Awdeh.