Join Your Colleagues at AAO 2017

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AAO 2017 November 11 – 14 Subspecialty Day November 10 – 11 AAOE Program November 11 – 14

AAO 2017 — Where All of Ophthalmology Meets®

• Learn about YO special events and resources

• Get details on the 2017 YO Program

• View recommended courses by career track

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Welcome from Purnima S. Patel, MD, 2017 YO Committee Chair . 3

Welcome to AAO 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

YO Lounge Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

YO Sessions and Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2017 YO Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

YO Recommended Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Registration and Subspecialty Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Resources Just for YOs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Ways to Support Your Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connect With Your Academy at AAO 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Table of Contents

New Inspirations

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Dear Colleague,

I cordially invite you to attend AAO 2017, the most comprehensive ophthalmic meeting in all of ophthalmology. For four days, the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s annual meeting is the epicenter for the latest research, techniques and technologies—a truly can’t-miss event.

The exclusive education and resources for YOs at AAO 2017 is unparalleled. I encourage you to attend the 2017 YO Program, the premiere event for YOs. This two-part program will help you tackle your toughest clinical challenges as well as topics not covered in residency and fellowships, and introduce you to strategies that will successfully navigate you through your career. View the full 2017 YO Program description and schedule on pages 6 and 7 of this brochure.

Whether this is your first or fifth Academy annual meeting, use this brochure to help guide your meeting experience. You’ll find listings of daily YO lounge events as well as course recommendations hand-selected by the YO Committee. Plus, take advantage of special discounts available only to YOs.

On behalf of the YO Committee, we hope to see you in New Orleans.

Sincerely,Purnima S. Patel, MDYoung Ophthalmologist Committee Chair Atlanta, Ga.

2017 YOung OPhthAlMOlOgiSt COMMittEE

James G. Chelnis, MDChair, YO Info Editorial Board New York, N.Y.

Jeff H. Pettey, MD Salt Lake City, Utah

Lindsay A. Rhodes, MD Chair, YO Advocacy SubcommitteeBirmingham, Ala.

Grace Sun, MDChair, YO International Subcommittee New York, N.Y.

Steven M. Christiansen, MD Blue Ash, Ohio

Janice C. Law, MDNashville, Tenn.

Jesse L. Berry, MDPasadena, Calif.

Roma P. Patel, MD, MBA Sacramento, Calif.

Welcome From Purnima S. Patel, MD, 2017 YO Committee Chair

AN INVITATION TO AAO 2017

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Discover Something New in New Orleans

WELCOME TO AAO 2017

Find the latest innovations from the front lines of medicine and make new connections at the world’s most extensive ophthalmic event. Join us in the Big Easy for AAO 2017—Where all of ophthalmology meets®.

With over 2,000 presentations in seven different learning formats, the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s annual meeting offers unique opportunities for education and networking that you can’t find anywhere else.

nEW: EYEPlAY EXPERiEnCE

Saturday, Nov. 11 – Monday, Nov. 13 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Hall I2

Get ready for a unique experience at AAO 2017. Take a break as you stimulate your

mind and tempt your taste buds in this innovative new area.

• Experience new technologies, including virtual and augmented reality

• Get a taste of New Orleans at cooking demonstrations

• Give back by assembling hygiene kits for those in need• Relax in the beer garden and challenge

friends to a game of chess• Play with puppies during the

VisitingPet Program• Take a selfie with a giant

#aao2017 hashtag

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The YO Lounge provides numerous

opportunities for networking with Academy

leaders and peers, and serves as a rest stop

from a busy educational agenda. This year,

the YO Lounge will feature a wellness corner

to help you recharge and relax. YO ribbon

required for admission. Supported in part by

Allergan and Regeneron.

MEEt With An intERnAtiOnAl EXPERtSaturday, Nov. 11 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Program Chairs: Srinivas S. Iyengar, MD, and Royce W. Chen, MD Get an international perspective and gain clinical pearls from experts working and teaching in a different country.

MAnAgE YO PRACtiCE — COnSultAnt ROunDtAblE DiSCuSSiOnSSaturday, Nov. 11 | 2 – 3 p.m.Program Chair: Roma Patel, MD, MBALearn cutting-edge practice management techniques and tips straight from the experts at American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE) and Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company (OMIC).

YO ARVO! nAVigAting A CAREER AS A CliniCiAn SCiEntiSt Jointly sponsored by the Academy’s YO Committee and the Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology MIT Committee. Sunday, Nov. 12 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.Program Chairs: Natasha V. Nayak, MD and Jesse L. Berry, MDInterested in a career in research? Network with senior clinicians and ask your questions about this particular career path.

gOt EthiCS? ROunDtAblE DiSCuSSiOnSMonday, Nov. 13 | 9:30 – 11 a.m.Program Chair: Janice C. Law, MD Topics will cover ethical issues that many practices face, informed consent, the Academy Code of Ethics and much more.

OPhthPAC AnD SuRgiCAl SCOPE FunD nEtWORKing EVEntMonday, Nov. 13 | 2 – 4 p.m.Program Chair: Lindsay A. Rhodes, MD Learn about the latest state and federal advocacy efforts while networking with Academy leadership and your fellow YOs who are tackling these initiatives.

The YO Lounge — Your Home Base at AAO 2017

YO LOUNGE EVENTS

YO LoungeRoom 222

Saturday–Monday8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tuesday8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

New Approaches

YO SESSIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

YO Educational Sessions and Special Events

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Get in-depth career advice and practice management pearls in these YO educational sessions and events:

YO learning lounge Event: i’m Done With training: how Do i Manage these Zeros? Saturday, Nov. 11 | 4 – 5 p.m. | Learning Lounge, Hall APresenters: Daniel M. Bernick, JD; Natasha L. Herz, MD; Thomas D. Patrianakos, DO; and Ramya N. Swamy, MDDiscuss smart financial decisions now and set a good foundation for your financial future.

international Opportunities for YOs: how to get Started and Sustain involvement throughout Your Career Monday, Nov. 13 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Room 239Program Chair: S. Grace Prakalapakorn, MDToday’s trainees and young ophthalmologists (YOs) must become involved in the global fight against eye disease to successfully address it. This course will address the global burden of eye disease, describe opportunities for trainees and YOs to get involved in international ophthalmology, and explain how to sustain this involvement throughout their careers.

YO Symposium: Can We have it All? building and balancing — tools for thriving at Career and lifeMonday, Nov. 13 | 10:15 – 11 :45 a.m. | La Nouvelle Orleans CProgram Chairs: Purnima S. Patel, MD and Jeff H. Pettey, MDThe transition from training to practice often coincides and competes with the building of family life. Balancing practice demands and personal career goals with being a good partner and parent is extremely challenging. In this symposium, YOs will learn various ways to structure their work and home lives in order to have happier, healthier lives.

Welcome to the Real World of Ophthalmology: Reality 101 for Residents and FellowsMonday, Nov. 13 | 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. | Room 252Learn about the non-medical aspects of practicing ophthalmology in this interactive forum. Hear from expert panelists and gain an understanding of how membership and active involvement within state ophthalmology societies and the Academy can benefit you. The session will also feature a panelist representing the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Fellowship Compliance Committee. Support provided by Allergan.

Ophthalmology Around the globe — A YO’s PerspectiveMonday, Nov. 13 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | International Lounge, Room 223International YO attendees are invited to the International Lounge to network with colleagues in different regions, meet Academy YO leaders and learn about the Global Directory of Training Opportunities, the GO Guide and much more.

YO SPECiAl EVEntS

global YO ReceptionSunday, Nov. 12

9 p.m. – midnightRepublic New Orleans

Meet and network with YOs from around the world at this fun social

event. Space is limited. Pick up your ticket in the YO Lounge.

Support provided by Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company

(OMIC).

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2017 YO PROgRAM

SPE13 | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Room 252 Supported in part by Allergan and Regeneron. Get invaluable clinical, practice management, personal finance and medical-legal advice from Academy leaders in this two-part educational event. The YO Program offers a mix of panel discussions and lectures and will help answer tough questions that aren’t covered in residency or fellowships.Program Chairs: James G. Chelnis, MD; Roma Patel, MD, MBA

Part 1: transition From training: the hows and Whats 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Gain insight from experts in the field on how to transition from training into practice. You’ll find out how to get the job you want and succeed at it, continue to grow your clinical and surgical knowledge, and be prepared for the upcoming changes to the ABO exam.

10 a.m.WelcomePurnima S. Patel, MD, YO Committee Chair

10:05 a.m.introduction: transitioning From training to Practice — Do’s and Don’tsModerators: James G. Chelnis, MD; Roma Patel, MD

COntinuing EDuCAtiOn

10:10 a.m.“Don’t leave Residency Without…” Jesse L. Berry, MD

10:15 a.m.OnE network YO Surgical Video CompetitionAwarded to Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, for her winning video, “How to Drain a Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage”

10:20 a.m.Panel: Academy and Other Resources Panelists: Ehsan Rahimy, MD; Stephen D. McLeod, MD

10:35 a.m.Ophthalmology boards PrepGeorge B. Bartley, MD

10:50 a.m.Presidential AddressCynthia A. Bradford, MD

11:05 a.m.2017 Artemis Award PresentationAwarded to Jeff H. Pettey, MD

CliniCAl PRACtiCE

11:10 a.m.What’s Out there?Ruth D. Williams, MD

11:15 a.m.Panel: how Do i Find a Job?Private Practice — Rahul K. Reddy, MD Academics — Peter W. MacIntosh, MDSolo Private Practitioner — Sean Paul, MDKaiser — Robin A. Vora, MD

11:30 a.m.Panel: the Dream Job. Does it Exist?Private to Academics — Aiyin Chen, MDAcademics to Private — Rebecca J. Taylor, MDHybrid Privademics — Brad H. Feldman, MDClinician Scientist — Emily Y. Chew, MD

The 2017 YO Program: The Premiere YO Event at AAO 2017

2017 YO PROGRAM

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Part 2: Shaping Your Ophthalmic Career 12 – 2 p.m.Experts will share pearls on everything you need to launch your career, including key issues like physician wellness, work/life balance and finances.

12:05 p.m.lunch and Welcome, Part iiPurnima S. Patel, MD

12:20 p.m.Reflections: What Would You tell Your Child About going into Ophthalmology?Tamara R. Fountain, MD

12:35 p.m.Panel: Sustaining Joy and Passion Over Your Career EyeCare America — Nisha Chadha, MDInternational — Grace Sun, MDDomestic — Srinivas S. Iyengar, MD

12:55 p.m.Panel: Real Stories From the hill and State CapitolWhat’s Happening on the Hill — Lindsay A. Rhodes, MDWhat Happened in (North Carolina versus Georgia versus Other) — Darby D. Miller, MD; Zachary Balest, MDPull up the Map: States at Risk — Courtney Elise Bovee, MD

1:10 p.m.get up & Move — Ergonomics & Physical Wellness Camille V. Palma, MD

1:20 p.m.Panel: life hacks — Succeed at life and Focus on What MattersPanelists: Robert F. Melendez, MD, MBA; Brad H. Feldman, MD; Janice C. Law, MD

1:30 p.m.Finances for an MD by an MD: Career Checklist Mark R. Melson, MD

1:50 p.m.Questions and Closing Remarks

The 2017 YO Program: The Premiere YO Event at AAO 2017 (cont)

2017 YO PROGRAM

New Strategies

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Members-in-Training

YO RECOMMENDED COURSES

New Solutions

Course Code Event name instructor Day/time location/Room

B113 Start Volunteering Now! Grace Sun, MD Sunday, Nov. 127:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Hall C

LAB114A Manual Extracapsular Cataract Extraction Surgery: Indications and Techniques

Jeff H. Pettey, MD Sunday, Nov. 1211:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

356-357

234 How to Evaluate a Patient With Uveitis Careen Yen Lowder, MD, PhD Sunday, Nov. 122 – 4:15 p.m.

383-385

256 Learning Phaco Chop: Pearls and Pitfalls David F. Chang, MD Sunday, Nov. 123:15 – 5:30 p.m.

386-387

266 Comprehensive Strategy for Unplanned Vitrectomy Technique for the Anterior Segment Surgeon

Lisa B. Arbisser, MD Sunday, Nov. 123:15 – 5:30 p.m.

280-281

281 Serious Eye Cancers Masquerading as Common Benign Conditions

Jerry A. Shields, MD Sunday, Nov. 124:30 – 5:30 p.m.

283-285

402 Phaco Pearls for the Beginner Arup Chakrabarti, MBBS, MS Monday, Nov. 139 – 11:15 a.m.

396

459 Eye Simulations for Resident, Medical Student, and Patient Education: Experience First-Hand and Learn How to Integrate

Anuradha Khanna, MD Monday, Nov. 13 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

396

LAB123B Phacoemulsification and Advanced Techniques Maria M. Aaron, MD Monday, Nov. 131:30 – 3 p.m.

356-357

For the most current course information, go to aao.org/programsearch and search by code or filter by “Endorsed by the YO Committee.”

http://www.aao.org/programsearch

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472 Conquering Capsule Complications: A Video Primer

David F. Chang, MD Monday, Nov. 132 – 4:15 p.m.

398-399

LAB114B Manual Extracapsular Cataract Extraction Surgery: Indications and Techniques

Jeff H. Pettey, MD Monday, Nov. 134 – 5:30 p.m.

356-357

538 International Opportunities for YOs: How to Get Started and Sustain Involvement Throughout Your Career

S. Grace Prakalapakorn, MD, MPH

Monday, Nov. 134:30 – 5:30 p.m.

239

601 Retinal OCT Interpretation 101 Judy E. Kim, MD Tuesday, Nov. 149 – 10 a.m.

283-285

672 Maximizing Your Education During Residency Andrew J. Hendershot, MD Tuesday, Nov. 1411:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

338

681 The Swollen Optic Nerve: A Basic Guide to Evaluation and Management

Collin M. McClelland, MD Tuesday, Nov. 1412:45 – 1:45 p.m.

398-399

Members-in-Training




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YOs – One to Two Years in Practice


Course Code

Event name instructor Day/time location/Room

B108 Joining a Group Practice: What Every Ophthalmologist Needs to Know

Lawrence Geller, MBA, MS Sunday, Nov. 12, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Hall C

245 Oculoplastic Procedures for the General Ophthalmologist Robert C. Kersten, MD Sunday, Nov. 12, 2 – 3 p.m. 339

243 Pediatric Eye Emergencies You Don’t Want to Miss! Yasmin Bradfield, MD Sunday, Nov. 12, 2 – 3 p.m. 386-387

270 Phacoemulsification in Eyes with Coexisting Vitreoretinal Pathologies

Arup Chakrabarti, MBBS, MS

Sunday, Nov. 12, 3:15 – 5:30 p.m. 396

SPO2 Spotlight on Cataract Complications David F. Chang, MD Monday, Nov. 13, 8:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. The Great Hall

SYM31 Can We Have It All? Building and Balancing—Tools for Thriving at Career and Life

Purnima S. Patel, MD Monday, Nov. 13, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m. La Nouvelle Orleans C

446 Let’s Make a (Practice) Deal: A Step-by-Step Approach Michael J. Parshall Monday, Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 296

509 Code-a-Palooza Sue J. Vicchrilli, COT, OCS Monday, Nov. 13, 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. 296

604 Top 20 Tips for Optimal Billing Ron Rosenberg, PA, MPH Tuesday, Nov. 14, 9 – 10 a.m. 286-287

600 A Video Symposium of Challenging Cases and the Management of Intraoperative Complications During Cataract Surgery

Robert H. Osher, MD Tuesday, Nov. 14, 9 – 10 a.m. 391-392

647 Medical Therapy for Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Complete Review of the Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, and Toxicity of All Potentially Useful Drugs

Allan J. Flach, MD Tuesday, Nov. 14, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. 393

644 What’s New and Important in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus for 2017

Darron A. Bacal, MD Tuesday, Nov. 14, 10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 238



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YOs – Three to Five Years in Practice



B111 Predicting Outcomes for Angle-Based Surgery: Patient Selection for MIGS

Davinder S. Grover, MD Sunday, Nov. 127:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Hall C

233 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Dilemmas in Neuro-Ophthalmology

Nancy J. Newman, MD Sunday, Nov. 122 – 4:15 p.m.

278-279

LAB130 Medical and Surgical Management of the Blind Eye: Injection to Enucleation

Parag D. Gandhi, MD Sunday, Nov. 122:30 – 5 p.m.

348-349

479 Steps to Successful Surgical Coding Joy Woodke, COE, OCS Monday, Nov. 132 – 3 p.m.

286-287

505 Current Management of Diabetic Retinopathy and Future Directions: 2017 Update

Arup Das, MD, PhD Monday, Nov. 132 – 4:15 p.m.

270

545 Ethically Co-managing Ophthalmic Postoperative Care: Understanding the Comprehensive Co-management Guidelines

Ron W. Pelton, MD, PhD Monday, Nov. 134:30 – 5:30 p.m.

333-334

635 Patient Satisfaction Made Simple Jeffrey L. Marx, MD Tuesday, Nov. 1410:15 – 11:15 a.m.

296



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YO Cataract Track



200 Code Red: Mastering Phaco Nightmares and Worst-Case Scenarios—A Video-Based Course

Amar Agarwal, MD Sunday, Nov. 1210:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

391-392

SYM11 Cataract Surgery: The Cutting Edge Robert H. Osher, MD Sunday, Nov. 1212:15 – 1:45 p.m.

The Great Hall

SYM14 Ophthalmic Premier League: A Team Video Competition on Managing Cataract Complications

Amar Agarwal, MD;Richard L. Lindstrom, MD

Sunday, Nov. 122 – 3:30 p.m.

The Great Hall

256 Learning Phaco Chop: Pearls and Pitfalls David F. Chang, MD Sunday, Nov. 123:15 – 5:30 p.m.

386-387

LAB110B Cataract Femtosecond Laser Surgery John L. Davidson, MD Sunday, Nov. 123:30 – 5:30 p.m.

353-355

B130 Femto Phaco Pearls Shachar Tauber, MD Monday, Nov. 137:30 – 8:30 a.m.

HALL C

LAB135A Management of the Vitreous for the Anterior Segment Surgeon

Natalie A. Afshari, MD Monday, Nov. 138 – 9:30 a.m.

356-357

690 Cataract Surgery in the Setting of Ocular Comorbidities and High-Risk Features for Intraoperative and Postoperative Complications

Kevin M. Miller, MD Monday, Nov. 1312:45 – 3 p.m.

390



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YO Cataract Track



474 A Video Bouquet of Phaco Complications That Should Never Have Occurred, With Tips on Damage Control and Prevention to Optimize Postoperative Outcome

Arup Chakrabarti, MBBS, MS Monday, Nov. 132 – 4:15 p.m.

391-392

LAB114B Manual Extracapsular Cataract Extraction Surgery: Indications and Techniques

Jeff H. Pettey, MD Monday, Nov. 134 – 5:30 p.m.

356-357

600 A Video Symposium of Challenging Cases and the Management of Intraoperative Complications During Cataract Surgery

Robert H. Osher, MD Tuesday, Nov. 149 – 10 a.m.

391-392

651 Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome: Pearls for Management and Prevention

Steve A. Arshinoff, MD Tuesday, Nov. 1411:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

383-385

691 Extended Depth of Focus, Pinhole, and Trifocal IOLs: A Practical Guide to Adopting New Advanced Technology IOLs

Richard L. Lindstrom, MD Tuesday, Nov. 1412:45 – 3 p.m.

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YO Retina Track


Course Code


B127 Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Srinivas R. Sadda, MD Sunday, Nov. 12, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Hall C

202 Vitreoretinal Surgical Rounds: What Would Machemer Do? Dilraj Singh Grewal, MD Sunday, Nov. 12, 10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 398-399

239 Surgery for Retinal Detachment in the Modern Era Daniel P. Joseph, MD, PhD Sunday, Nov. 12, 2 – 4:15 p.m. 270

246 Your First 20 Dates With the Internal Limiting Membrane: Tips on Macular Surgery Techniques for Beginners

Malhar Soni, MD, MS, DNB, FRCS

Sunday, Nov. 12, 2 – 3 p.m. 391-392

261 Lean for Retina Practices Dennis P. Han, MD Sunday, Nov. 12, 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. 288-289

282 Intravitreal Injections: Techniques, Complications, and Setting Up an Injection Practice

Sophie J. Bakri, MD Sunday, Nov. 12, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. 278-279

SYM27 Current Management of Neovascular AMD Lawrence J. Singerman, MD Andrew P. Schachat, MD

Monday, Nov. 13, 8:30 – 10 a.m. La Nouvelle Orleans AB

400 Controversies in the Management of Open-Globe Injuries Involving the Posterior Segment

William F. Mieler, MD Monday, Nov. 13, 9 – 10 a.m. 238

411 Best Practices to Improve Retina Operations Elizabeth Holloway, MA Monday, Nov. 13, 9 – 11:15 a.m. 297

SYM58 Academy Café: Retina Pravin U. Dugel, MD Monday, Nov. 13, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. 271-273



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Course Code


447 Code This Superbill: Retina Elizabeth D. Cottle, CPC, OCS

Monday, Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 296

471 OCT Angiography Update Caroline R. Baumal, MD Monday, Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 275-277

505 Current Management of Diabetic Retinopathy and Future Directions: 2017 Update

Arup Das, MD, PhD Monday, Nov. 13, 2 – 4:15 p.m. 270

SPO3 Spotlight on Posterior Segment Imaging William F. Mieler, MD Monday, Nov. 13, 3:45 – 5:15 p.m. La Nouvelle Orleans AB

B172 Current Management of Wet AMD Ivana K. Kim, MD Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Hall C

612 Mystery Retina 2017: Interactive Discussion of Challenging Cases

William F. Mieler, MD Tuesday, Nov. 14, 9 – 11:15 a.m. 383-385

642 Starting a New Retina Practice Petros Carvounis, MD, FRCSC

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. 286-287

653 OCT Angiography in Retinal Diseases David Huang, MD, PhD Tuesday, Nov. 14, 12:45 – 3 p.m. 396

674 Advanced Vitreoretinal Surgical Techniques Sunir J. Garg, MD, FACS Tuesday, Nov. 14, 12:45 – 3 p.m. 391-392

676 Update on Treatments for Diabetic Retinopathy: Clinically Relevant Results From the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network

John A. Wells III, MD Tuesday, Nov. 14, 12:45 – 3 p.m. 388



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YO Glaucoma Track



B112 Tips in the Management of Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Edward J. Rockwood, MD Sunday, Nov. 12 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Hall C

203 Evidence-Based Guidelines in the Management of Glaucoma

Sarwat Salim, MD Sunday, Nov. 12 10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

388

SYM54 Academy Café: Glaucoma Thomas W. Samuelson, MD Sunday, Nov. 12 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

271-273

458 Normal-Tension Glaucoma: Evaluation and Treatment

Mark L. Moster, MD Sunday, Nov. 12 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

342

244 Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty: Basic Principles and Pearls for Practice

Malik Y. Kahook, MD Sunday, Nov. 12 2 - 3 p.m.

393

252 The Art and Science of Glaucoma Drainage Devices: How to Optimize Your Surgical Results

Ramesh S. Ayyala, MD, FRCS Sunday, Nov. 12 2 - 4:15 p.m.

389

B141 Adding Microincisional Glaucoma Surgery (iStent) to Your Cataract

Reay H. Brown, MD Monday, Nov. 13 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Hall C

LAB134A MIGS Incisional Techniques Brian A. Francis, MD Monday, Nov. 13 8 - 9:30 a.m.

353-355

420 Anterior Segment Imaging: Angle Closure Hady Saheb, MD Monday, Nov. 13 9 - 11:15 a.m.

282



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YO Glaucoma Track



SYM34 Glaucoma Management in Eyes With Coexistent Ocular Diseases and Intraocular Surgery

Sarwat Salim, MD Eric Paul Purdy, MD

Monday, Nov. 13 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.

New Orleans Theater C

487 Glaucoma Ace Up Your Sleeve: Interventions for Situational Glaucoma

Christopher C. Teng, MD Monday, Nov. 13 2 - 4:15 p.m.

346-347

616 Solutions to Problems in Glaucoma Surgery Paul F. Palmberg, MD, PhD Tuesday, Nov. 14 9 - 11:15 a.m.

346-347

646 Top 10 Pitfalls, Problem Solving, and Interpretive Strategy for Automated Threshold Perimetry

Alan H. Zalta, MD Tuesday, Nov. 14 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

242

647 Medical Therapy for Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Complete Review of the Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, and Toxicity of All Potentially Useful Drugs

Allan J. Flach, MD Tuesday, Nov. 14 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

393

645 iGlaucoma: The Latest Innovations in Glaucoma Therapy

David A. Lee, MD Tuesday, Nov. 14 10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

278-279

652 OCT in Glaucoma: What’s Real Disease and What’s Red Disease?

Donald L. Budenz, MD, MPH Tuesday, Nov. 14 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

283-285

673 Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery: Surgical Techniques and Clinical Pearls

Keith Barton, MBBCH Tuesday, Nov. 14 12:45 - 3 p.m.

393



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REgiStRAtiOn inFORMAtiOn

Go to aao.org/registration to register, purchase an Academy Plus course pass and book a room at an official AAO 2017 hotel. If you’re a member of the Academy or AAOE, your registration is free. (You must still register to attend.) With the Academy Plus course pass, you get unlimited access to more than 350 Academy and AAOE instruction courses. Drop in on courses without signing up ahead of time.

Academy Members-in-training DiscountAs a member benefit, Academy members in training receive:• 50 percent discount on all Skills Transfer

lab and Breakfast With the Experts ticket purchases (this discount is automatically applied to the ticket price unless otherwise noted)

• Discounted price of $100 for the Academy Plus course pass

SubSPECiAltY DAY

Immerse yourself in all-day subspecialty meetings and get the newest research and treatments from subspecialty leaders.

• Cornea 2017: Keeping the Old, or Breaking the Mold? (Saturday)

• Glaucoma 2017: Inspirations and Innovations: New Insights in Glaucoma Care (Saturday)

• Neuro-Ophthalmology 2017: When Should I Worry? Dangerous Signs, Symptoms, and Findings in Neuro-Ophthalmology (Saturday)

• Oculofacial Plastic Surgery 2017: Clinical Challenges and Surgical Technique—Strategies for Success in Oculofacial Plastic Surgery (Saturday)

• Pediatric Ophthalmology 2017: Sightseeing in New Orleans—For the Pediatric Ophthalmologist (Saturday)

• Refractive Surgery 2017: Linking to the Expanded World of Refractive Surgery (Friday)

• Retina 2017: Retinal Mardi Gras (Friday and Saturday)

Your Subspecialty Day registration includes the following:

• Ability to float among Subspecialty Day meetings on the day(s) you are registered.

• Access to Retina Subspecialty Day exhibits on Friday (Retina and Refractive Surgery registrants only)

• Access to the AAO 2017 exhibition on Saturday (if registered for a Saturday meeting)

• View the Refractive Surgery E-Posters

• Detailed course syllabus

• Continental breakfast

• Coffee breaks

• Lunch

Register for AAO 2017 Today

REGISTRATION AND SUBSPECIALTY DAY

http://www.aao.org/registration

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COntRibutE tO EYEWiKi®, Win A tRiP tO MiD-YEAR FORuM 2018

If you are an ophthalmology resident or currently in a fellowship in the United States, the American Academy of Ophthalmology encourages you to take advantage of the phenomenal online publishing opportunity EyeWiki provides.

Four residents and/or fellows who contribute to EyeWiki before Dec. 1, 2017, will win all-expenses-paid trips to the Academy’s Mid-Year Forum 2018 in Washington, D.C., April 18 – 21.

To enter the competition, simply write and submit a high-quality EyeWiki page in any of the following areas, and add your entry to the discussion page:

• Cataract/Refractive Surgery/Cornea/Anterior Segment

• Retina/Vitreous/Uveitis

• Glaucoma/Neuro-Ophthalmology

• Pediatrics/Strabismus/Oculoplastics/Orbit

Questions?

Email [email protected].

COntRibutE tO EYEWiKi, Win ACADEMY OnlinE PRODuCtS

If you are an ophthalmologist (including residents and fellows in training) outside of the United States, the American Academy of Ophthalmology invites you to contribute to EyeWiki and compete for one of four annual prizes.

Winners can choose either the Academy’s Basic and Clinical ScienceTM (BCSC®) Complete Set eBook series or a two-year subscription to Focal PointsTM Digital.

Simply write and submit an original, high-quality EyeWiki article before June 2, 2018, in any of the following four areas, and then add your entry to the discussion page:

• Cataract/Refractive Surgery/Cornea/Anterior Segment

• Retina/Vitreous/Uveitis/Oncology/Pathology

• Glaucoma/Neuro-Ophthalmology

• Pediatrics/Strabismus/Oculoplastics/Orbit

YO Opportunities

RESOURCES JUST FOR YOS

New Experiences

http://eyewiki.org/Talk%253AResidents_and_Fellows

mailto:eyewiki%40aao.org?subject=

http://eyewiki.org/Talk%253AInternational_Ophthalmologists

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2017 ORbitAl gAlA: Celebrate the Fun of Mardi gras

Mardi gras WorldSunday, Nov. 12 | 6 – 10 p.m.

Business/cocktail attire

Let the good times roll! Join the Academy Foundation for an evening of fun and fantasy in the heart of the Big Easy. This 14th annual fundraiser will be the social event of AAO 2017. Dine, dance, enjoy live entertainment, get great silent auction deals and see Mardi Gras floats up close. Proceeds will support the Academy’s educational, quality of care and service programs.

Purchase tickets at aao.org/foundation/gala-overview.

2017 honoree: h. Dunbar hoskins Jr., MD

A distinguished glaucoma specialist and the Academy’s executive vice president for 16 years (1993 – 2009), Dr. Hoskins is a champion of ophthalmic education, physician and patient advocacy, and technological innovation.

SuRgiCAl SCOPE FunDThe Academy’s Surgical Scope Fund, supported by confidential contributions from ophthalmologists, provides grants to state ophthalmological societies to support their legislative, regulatory and public education efforts. Contribute online or download a printable form (PDF 273KB) to fill out and send via fax or mail.

OPhthPAC®OPHTHPAC represents the profession of ophthalmology to the U.S. Congress and advocates for you, your practice and your patients. We are always looking for members who would like to take part in the political process and help build our relationships with members of Congress. If you are interested in becoming a congressional advocate, let us know and sign up today.

Learn more about the Surgical Scope Fund and OPHTHPAC by visiting the booth in Lobby B or the Advocacy desk in the Resource Center, booth 3140.

hElP YOuR COMMunitYEyeCare America® provides eye care to U.S. citizens and legal residents through volunteer ophthalmologists at no cost to those who qualify. Becoming an EyeCare America volunteer is a great way for YOs to give back to their communities. Learn more about this program and enroll today.

Ways to Support Your Academy

GIVE BACK

http://www.mardigrasworld.com/

http://www.aao.org/foundation/gala-overview

http://www.aao.org/foundation/gala-overview

https://www.aao.org/advocacy/surgical-scope-fund/overview

https://www.aao.org/advocacy/ophthpac/overview

https://www.aao.org/eyecare-america/volunteer-ophthalmologists

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FACEbOOK: JOin thE ACADEMY’S AAO 2017 EVEnt PAgE

Get the latest AAO 2017 updates by joining the AAO 2017 Facebook event page.

tWittER: FOllOW AAO 2017 COnVERSAtiOnS

Follow the Academy @aao_ophth on Twitter and use the official annual meeting YO hashtag, #aaoyo and #aao2017, for conversations and real-time meeting updates. Follow AAOE @aaoe_aao for the most up-to-date practice management news.

Social Media: Connect With Colleagues and Get the Latest Updates

CONNECT WITH YOUR ACADEMY AT AAO 2017

Resources Just For YOs

View the YO Info™ newsletter for our

complete coverage of AAO 2017, bringing you the details on everything YO in

New Orleans.

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https://twitter.com/aao_ophth

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