Since 2004 she has served as medical staff at Chinle Hospital, a Navajo Area Indian Health Service facility in Arizona. Most epidemiological studies consider visual impairment to be visual acuity worse than 20/40. Dr. Wilmer lectures locally, regionally and nationally on a number of topics. James Tielsch, PhD, is Professor in the Departments of International Health and Epidemiology at the Bloomberg School of Public Health and also in the Department of Ophthalmology at the School of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Senior Vice President, Essilor of America, Robert Warner, MBA Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, US Department of Health and Human Services. She is the President-elect of the American Academy of Optometry and serves on the Scientific Bureau of the World Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (WSPOS). Stacey Coulter, OD, MS received her doctor of optometry degree in 1991 from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO), completed a residency in Pediatric Optometry at PCO in 1992, and received an MS degree in education from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in 2012. Dr. Wong has previously served as President of the National Association of VA Optometrists. February 17 - 20, 2021 - Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Dr. Sharpe received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Indiana University School of Optometry. As the principal investigator of the Salisbury Eye Evaluation Study (SEE Study), she and her co-workers have examined relationships between visual impairment and activities of daily living as well as physical functioning, falls, driving ability and even mortality. The years Plenary in New Orleans features the world-renowned team of Carol Shields, MD and Jerry Shields, MD, Wills Oncology Service. She leads eye care missions to the Dominican Republic and has worked tirelessly to develop an optometry clinic at Grace Medical Home, which provides health care to uninsured residents of her home county. She also carried out basic research at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1989-1990). AAOpt 2022: CHAMP study shows positive top-line results for treating myopia October 28, 2022 The CHAMP phase 3 study shows strong safety and efficacy of NVK002 for the treatment of myopia. After being on Faculty in the Specialty and Advanced Care Department at NECO for several years, she decided to turn her focus more to building her independence as a Clinician Scientist. The Standards are retired in 2002. She is a fellow of the Dr. Carl Spear completed his undergraduate education at Western Kentucky University and is a 1991 graduate of the University of Alabama School of Optometry at Birmingham. 1978 Assistant Professor of Optometry at Northeastern State University College of Optometry where he taught courses in laser therapy, systemic medications, and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic clinical procedures. optician, N.C.L.E. Dr. Szczotka-Flynn serves as an Associate Editor for Eye & Contact Lens and a guest editor for Optometry and Vision Science after having served on the OVS Editorial Board for 12 years. For more than 10 years he served on the editorial board for the journals Cornea and Eye and Contact Lens. He is a former Associate Editor for the Academys journal Optometry and Vision Science. Professor Dean Bok, PhD, Professor of Neurobiology and Green Professor of Ophthalmology, Jules Stein Eye Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California, Genomics and Technology: Implications for Education and Practice in Optometry (20 minutes) Victor L. Perez, MD, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, will discuss Cell Therapies for the Cornea and Ocular Surface. The use of stem cells in the care of patients with anterior segment limbal stem cell deficiency is the standard of care in ophthalmology. Why Attend - 2022. Dr. Tielsch will describe the demographics of aging and ocular disorders and their associated costs and discuss possible public health programs that may reduce this burden in the future. Her most recent position was Director of Professional Education. Howard B. Purcell, OD, FAAO Director, The Translational Research Center for TBI and Stress Disorders, VA Boston Healthcare System Hyperosmolarity is one of the key disfunctions in ocular surface disease and dry eye. (Maureen Maguire, Judith Goldstein, Marco Zarbin), 2011 Omics (Steve Carr, Pablo Argueso, Tom Norton, Richard Yee), 2010 Ocular Genetics: From laboratory to clinical practice and back again (Richard Lewis, Rod Nowakowski, Brian Brooks), 2009 Teaching the brain new tricks (Maurice Ptito, Daphne Bavelier, Danny Dilks), 2008 The Bionic Eye: Posterior segment new therapies (Joseph Rizzo, Gislin Dagnelie, John Flannery), 2007 The Bionic Eye: Implants for the anterior segment (Michael Grimmett, Adrian Glasser, Deborah Sweeney), 2006 Age-related macular degeneration: the future (Rohit Varma, Albert Edwards, Marco Zarbin), 2005 Hyperopia: A prescription for childrens vision, 2003 Macular Degeneration: Science impacting sight, 2002 New Horizons in Detecting and Treating Diabetic Retinopathy- the Modern Paradigm of Applying Clinical and Basic Research to Prevent Blindness, 2001 Myopia: Putting theory into practice, 2000 Wavefront sensing and ideal refractive corrections: Breaking the 20/15 barrier, Senior Director, Professional Relations, Vision Group Holdings, Consulting Director, Professional Development and Program Implementation at Alcon. Who regulates Optometry's Standard of Care - it's primarily the responsibility of State Boards . This button displays the currently selected search type. She has received the Dr. Roger Kame award from the AOA Cornea and Contact Lens Section and was named 2022 Contact Lens Educator of the Year (Americas) by the International Association of Contact Lens Educators. I'm glad we continue to advance the technology to measure,quantify, and Her clinical interests include anterior segment disease, pediatrics, and neuro-optometry and she is a frequent lecturer nationally and internationally. By age 70, no 2-min-subtense (20/40) letters were seen at 0.01 fL luminance. She has delivered continuing education and presented research and posters at local and international meetings. Her most recent research findings suggest that current methods of vision screening for drivers licensure may miss important aspects of visual impairment. Expert on biologic therapy for inflammatory disease, a rheumatologist that specializes in uveitis and other eye inflammations. Roger Wilson, OD, FAAO Published 5 months ago on October 11, 2022 By Press Releases She is committed to serving within her profession and has held various national leadership roles as a national board examiner, national advisory group (OPAG) member for the Indian Health Service, and she is currently a Vice Chair on the admissions committee for the American Academy of Optometry as well as a board member of the American Academy of Optometry Foundation. Dave Sattler, FAAO began his career with Alcon in 1986 as a Sales Representative for the Vision Care Group based out of San Diego, CA. These boards are responsible for licensing , enforcing ethical She is also involved in the didactic training of students in specialty contact lenses and ophthalmic surgical procedures including injections, minor surgical procedures, and anterior segment laser therapy. Academy 2022 San Diego - American Academy of 1 week ago Meetings. The MIND Institute Academy will be the most comprehensive eye-care meeting in the optometry industry and represents the full spectrum of optometric professionals and decision makers, anticipating 8,000+ in attendance. Dr. McMahon has been an investigator or principal investigator for several NIH and VA funded research projects, including the CLEK Study, where he served on the Executive Committee. She completed a residency program in Primary Care Optometry at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. The American Academy of Optometry enhances excellence in optometric practice by fostering research and disseminating knowledge in vision science through its journal, Optometry and Vision Science, and the continuing education presented at its annual meeting. 2 days ago Web American Academy Of Optometry Meeting 2023 Trade Shows Medical & Pharma Ophthalmology & Optometry , , Oct 11 - 14, . She is committed to serving within her profession and has held various national leadership roles as a national board examiner, national advisory group (OPAG) member for the Indian Health Service, and she is currently a Vice Chair on the admissions committee for the American Academy of Optometry as well as a board member of the American Academy of Optometry Foundation. Spear founded and was owner/operator from 1997-2016 of both Sight and Sun Eyeworks and Panhandle Vision Institute, a 14 doctor vertically integrated Optometric/Ophthalmology practice. He previously served 8 years as a board member for Optometry Cares, the American Optometric Association Foundation. He has published widely and has lectured nationally and internationally. Dr. Susan Cotter, a Professor of Optometry at the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) at Marshall B. Ketchum University, is a pediatric optometrist and clinician scientist with primary research interests related to clinical management strategies for amblyopia, strabismus, convergence insufficiency, and childhood refractive error. Ricki Robinson, MD, MPH Dr. Jasper completed her residency in primary care, ocular disease and contact lenses in Boston, Massachusetts where she also held a position as adjunct professor at NEWENCO. Outside of her optometric duties Dr. Sharpe is involved in clinical informatics where she supports management of the electronic medical record as well as telemedicine initiatives. She is a Presidents Circle member of the AAOF. In 2013 he received Board Certification in Medical Optometry by the American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry. AAO 2023 - American Academy of Ophthalmology AAO 2023 / Program / AAO 2023 Past Named Lectures Meeting or Deadline Join the Academy in San Francisco for AAO 2023, our 127th annual meeting, Friday Nov. 3 - Monday Nov. 6. Danne was with Essilor of America for 29 years and retired in 2018. Dr. Jasper has served her patients and colleagues as president of the Florida Optometric Association 2016-2017. She has been involved in the National Board of Examiners Part 1 Committee and Council for many years and currently is a member of the Part III Exam Development Committee. Previously he has served as the Chair of Academys Scientific Program Committee, Vision Science SIG and as a member of the Academys Awards and Admittance Committees. Hyperosmolarity is one of the key disfunctions in ocular surface disease and dry eye. She is past-president of The National Academy of Opticianry, served on the Board of Directors, Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology Education and Research Foundation, Commission on Opticianry Education, Advisory Board, New York City Technical College, Brooklyn, New York Ophthalmic Dispensing Program, Advisory Board, Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey Ophthalmic Dispensing Program, Advisory Board, International Academy of Sports Vision, Advisory Board, EyeQuest Conference, and was Chairman, Associate Member Relations, Opticians Association of America. Dr. Wilson is the recipient of two National Eye Institute Community Awards that provided for community-based outreach projects linked to the Healthy People 2010 Vision Objectives, assessing risk of eye disease in vulnerable populations. Nevermind, I've remembered my password. Nashville, TN. While living in Southern California, he held a number of positions with increasing responsibility including Regional Broker Manager, National Account Manager, and District Sales Manager. She has held Adjunct Clinical Professor positions at the Pacific University College of Optometry, the Southern California College of Optometry, The Ohio State University, and Indiana University. He has previously been a Consultant for the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education and an Examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. Outside of her optometric duties Dr. Sharpe is involved in clinical informatics where she supports management of the electronic medical record as well as telemedicine initiatives. The format is round table and Q&A. Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School AAOPT 2023 is going to be the world's prominent meeting for presenting and gathering the last info on Medical, Health Care, Optometry, Ophthalmology and Eye Care. Looking forward to build on this platform Dr. Varmas experience in population-based epidemiologic studies derives initially from working with the Baltimore Eye Study. Senior Vice President of US Eye Care, Allergan. Dr. Wong has previously served as President of the National Association of VA Optometrists. ophthalmic medical assistant and Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry. Associate Director for Research, New England Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC)-Boston Division Consider adding an ACE. Currently, Colonel Spear is serving as the Commander of the 403rd ASTS at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. From 1981 to 2010 Dr. McMahon was a faculty member at the University of Illinois at Chicago in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and currently holds the rank of Professor of Ophthalmology. Dr. Suresh Viswanthan is currently the Chair of the Department of Biological and Vision Science at the State University of New York College of Optometry where he also serves as the Director of Institutional Research. Dr. Colatrella is a fellow in the American Academy of Optometry, past Chair of its disease section and a founding chair of the Anterior Segment Section. Find a list of all upcoming Academy annual meetings. Thrilled to announce that I will be co-chair of the Optometry Working Group of the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology. I'm glad we continue to advance the technology to measure,quantify, and The dramatic story is recounted in Crashing Through: A True Story of Risk, Adventure, and the Man Who Dared to See, by Robert Kurson. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and board certified by the American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry. Speaking to packed rooms of low vision specialists, his tale has always been compelling. He is board certified by the American Board of Optometry. From 1981 to 2010 Dr. McMahon was a faculty member at the University of Illinois at Chicago in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and currently holds the rank of Professor of Ophthalmology. She is a Diplomate in Binocular Vision, Perception, and Pediatric Optometry. Michael Duenas, OD Future Meetings Find a list of all upcoming Academy annual meetings. Her practice has been nationally and locally recognized as the recipient of many awards, including CooperVisions Best Practices Award (2015). Dr. Szczotka-Flynn serves as an Associate Editor for Eye & Contact Lens and a guest editor for Optometry and Vision Science after having served on the OVS Editorial Board for 12 years. Director At Large, Research Committee Liaison, Dr. Harb earned a joint OD/MS (Vision Science) degree from The New England College of Optometry (NECO) in 2004 where she also completed a residency in Pediatrics. Dr. Chris Wilmer attended the University of California Santa Cruz and the University of California Berkeley School of Optometry. In 1991, Dave relocated to Texas and became the Director of National Accounts for Alcon and was later promoted to the Director of Professional Relations. She is currently the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and a Health Sciences Clinical Professor at the UC Berkeley School of Optometry. American Academy of Optometry Email. Evidence-based Health Care Gordon Guyatt, MD (25 minutes) E.F. Wildermuth Foundation Professor in Optometry UAB School of Optometry Vision Science Graduate program students Jessica V. Jasien, MEn and Priya M. Pitale, MS, have been named Ezell Fellows by the American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF). Director At Large, Research Committee Liaison, Dr. Harb earned a joint OD/MS (Vision Science) degree from The New England College of Optometry (NECO) in 2004 where she also completed a residency in Pediatrics. The prevalence of eye disease and visual impairment increases dramatically in this oldest-old age group. From 2001 to 2005 he served on the FDA Ophthalmic Devices Panel and remains a consultant. Interactive sessions are provided in a small group format. In addition, the implications of both old and new research on refracting and prescribing in older patients will be reviewed. After 28 years of service, Dave retired from Alcon in 2014 as the Director of Academic Development. Chicago, IL. I'm glad we continue to advance the technology to measure,quantify, and Her family of six (awesome husband, two beautiful children, and two dogs) live in West Palm Beach, Florida. According to the US governments Administration on Aging, by 2030 there will be about 71.5 million older persons, more than twice the number than in 2000. In 2021, she was named Professor of the Year for NSUs College of Optometry. I work to provide the public with quality eye care. OVS Journal & Additional Optometry Journals, Comprehensive Eye Care Section Ocular Photo Contest, https://aaopt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/AAOPT-Logo.png, Senior Director, Professional Relations, Vision Group Holdings, Consulting Director, Professional Development and Program Implementation at Alcon. 95th Annual Scientific Meeting Of The American Prosthodontic Society 2023. Register today to join us in D.C.! The American Academy of Optometry is accredited by COPE to provide continuing education to optometrists. Edwin Marshall, OD, MPH, FAAO He has significant experience working in minority communities. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCSF School of Medicine and serves as the Chair of the AAO Research Committee. She served as Principal Investigator for the CITT and CITT-ART clinical trials and has completed multiple research studies in pediatric vision and vision in autism. And Other Conversations about Race. Barbara A. Brenner, JD, is a tireless activist who believes that everyone can make a difference and that everyones contribution is important to end the breast cancer epidemic. 2010 Todays Research, Tomorrows Practice Policy, Advocacy and Science in Womens Health. She continues to share her knowledge and expertise around the world authoring numerous publications, lecturing and as chief editor of Optometric Management magazine. Dr. Loretta Szczotka-Flynn is Professor at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in the Departments of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences as well as Population and Quantitative Health Sciences. She is a member of the AAOs Fellows Doing Research SIG Steering Committee. Dr. Sicks is Chair of the Faculty-Student Liaison Committee for the American Academy of Optometry and also serves on their Leadership Task Force. How to Create a Healthy and Meaningful Life for Your Child, David G Amaral, PhD Needless to say, there is a lot to learn whether you are a student or an optometrist. Additionally, she has served on the AAO Fellowship Admittance Committee, including as National Chair. American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting Attendees to Compete in the World's Ultimate Eye Science Game In partnership with the Centre for Ocular Research & Education, CORE Knowledge 3.0 to debut in the academy's exhibit floor booth. World Report and the relevance to Optometry: A Global Perspective 2007 Impact of an Aging Population on Eye Care. The fastest growing segment of the older population is those over the age of 85 years. In addition to lecturing, writing and consulting, Dr. Looking forward to build on this platform American Academy of Optometry home / conference / aa-optometry SAHARA study looks at dry eye treatments covered by insurers Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO; Kassi Jackson, Editor December 29th 2022 Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, gives an overview of the SAHARA study. Dr. Wong received her OD and PhD from the State University of New York College of Optometry. In 2000 the National Academies of Practice named him a Distinguished Clinical Fellow. President of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Dr. Lewis is a well-respected researcher, educator and leader. Wendy Harrison, OD, PhD, FAAO, is a graduate from the Indiana University (IU) School of Optometry where she was the first person to earn a joint OD, MS degree in 4 years. 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Denver, Colorado. Dr. Coulter is active in multiple other optometric organizations. Academy 2022 San Diego. The American Academy of Optometry''s annual meeting offers a wide selection of clinically relevant CE courses and progressive research in the clinical and . Dr. Walline is a Research Diplomate in the Cornea, Contact Lens, and Refractive Technologies Section. The Robert A. Groff Professor of Neurosurgery Vice Chairman for Research and Education She is board certified in medical optometry by the American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry. Danne is an A.B.O. Her many awards include the National Federation of Opticianry Schools Person of the Year Award; 3 time Jobson Publishing Most Influential Women in Optical; the ATPO (Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology) Presidents Award; JCAHPO (Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology) Statesmanship Award; Optical Womens Association Pleiades Award; and was inducted into the National Academy of Opticianry Hall of Fame in 2013. In 2000 the National Academies of Practice named him a Distinguished Clinical Fellow. She currently is a Clinician Scientist at the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry at UC Berkeley, the PI of the Childhood Activity and Myopia (CAM) Study (NEI K23 funded) and sees pediatric patients at UC San Franciscos Benioff Childrens Hospital. As the Deputy Assistant for Minority Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Dr. Graham develops and coordinates Federal health policy that addresses minority health concerns. optician, N.C.L.E. His laboratory is developing novel stem cell and nanotherapeutics approaches for ocular repair. Nineteen hospitals have received an orthopedic center of excellence designation from health accreditor DNV Healthcare.. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and is a Diplomate in the Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses and Refractive Technologies.