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• 2012 Joint Meeting HIGHLIGHTS •
Turning the Spotlight On Four
Hot Topics in Ophthalmology
Be sure to make time for the four free Spotlight Sessions
at the 2012 Joint Meeting:
Spotlight on Innovation in Ophthalmology: From
Theory to Therapy
SPO1 Sunday, Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Grand
Ballroom S100ab. Investigate the factors driving and influencing
innovation in ophthalmology through six 10-minute
presentations, followed by a Q&A session.
Spotlight on Corneal Collagen Crosslinking
SPO2 Sunday, Nov. 11, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom
S100ab. Discuss surgical treatment modalities utilized
in US clinical trials and internationally, the clinical experience
of basic science, indications, surgical technique and complications
encountered with several CXL treatments for indications
following refractive surgery. Then Continue the Conversation
in the Learning Lounge, Booth 107 at 3:30 p.m. with R Doyle
Stulting MD PhD and A John Kanellopoulos MD.
Spotlight on Cataracts: Clinical Decision-making
with Cataract Complications
SPO3 Monday, Nov. 12, 8:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., North Hall
B. Start off Cataract Monday by attending the presentation of
seven video cases about the management of intra-operative
challenges and complications. The session will conclude with
the 8th annual Charles Kelman Lecture. Then Continue the
Conversation in the Learning Lounge, Booth 107 at 1:45 p.m.
where Douglas D Koch MD and Warren E Hill MD will moderate
an interactive discussion.
Spotlight on Pseudoexfoliation
SPO4, Monday, Nov. 12, 4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., North Hall
B. Conclude Cataract Monday by exploring many of the challenges
inherent to the exfoliation syndrome from the perspective
of cataract and glaucoma management. This symposium
will primarily examine important decision-making strategies
pertaining to the timing of cataract surgery in patients with
exfoliation. Clinical pearls to avoid and manage complications
during cataract surgery will be discussed.
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The Great Debate
SYM41 Monday, Nov. 12, 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., E450
Five pairs of debators will argue the pros and cons of five controversial
topics. Audience voting will determine which speakers
were most effective.
Late Breakers Symposium
SYM25 Monday, Nov. 12, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom S100c
Topics will cover new technology and therapies as well as important
issues and controversies that have come up within the last
six months in the field of ophthalmology.
Grand Rounds: Cases and Experts From Across the
Nation
SYM43 Monday, Nov. 12, 3:45 – 5:00 p.m., S406a
Real residents from different academic programs present real
cases from real department grand rounds. Cases are presented to
a panel of experts followed by Q&A and discussion.
Best of the Posterior Segment Specialty Meetings 2012
SYM03 Sunday, Nov. 11 10:30 – 11:45 a.m., S406a
This symposium will feature best papers focusing on the posterior
segment from the major retina, neuro-ophthalmology, uveitis,
oculoplastics and pediatric ophthalmology specialty meetings of
2012. Continue the Conversation in the Learning Lounge, Booth
107 at 12:00 p.m.
Best of the Anterior Segment Specialty Meetings 2012
SYM44 Tuesday, Nov 13 12:15 – 1:30 p.m., S406A
This symposium will feature best papers focusing on the anterior
segment from the major retina, neuro-ophthalmology, uveitis,
oculoplastics and pediatric ophthalmology specialty meetings
of 2012.
Interactive Learning
Learning Lounge, Booth 107
All Joint Meeting attendees are welcome to gather at the Learning
Lounge for informal, small group presentations and discussions
on the hottest topics at the Joint Meeting. See page xx
for a schedule, check the Mobile Meeting Guide, www.aao.org/
mobile or stop by the Learning Lounge.