He has been published several times and lectures nationally on various topics including OSD, dry eye, cataract surgery, pharmacology, corneal diseases and LASIK. 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. Dr. Mick is a Staff Optometrist at the San Francisco VA Medical Center where he is the current Residency Coordinator and Co-Consultant to the national VA Optometry Service for VISN 21. Speaking to packed rooms of low vision specialists, his tale has always been compelling. Jacob Lang O.D., F.A.A.O. LinkedIn: #dryeye #cornea #dewsii # In 2000, Mike underwent a corneal epithelial stem cell transplant, and then a corneal transplant, enabling him to see. Dr. Wong has authored numerous manuscripts and is a frequent lecturer on topics of ocular disease. AAOPT 2023 is organized annually. Director, Center for Brain Injury and Repair She is board certified in medical optometry by the American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry. Dr. Sicks is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, International Association of Contact Lens Educators, and Scleral Lens Education Society. 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. Taking Care of People in North America Into the Next Generation He has published widely and has lectured nationally and internationally. Dr. Nancy Wong is a staff optometrist at the William G. Hefner VA Medical Center (Salisbury, NC) Charlotte VA Health Care Center where she currently serves as Director of Optometry Externships. Sandra S. Block, OD, FAAO, FCOVD, MEd, MPH, 2020. She received her Doctorate of Optometry and Masters of Physiological Optics from The Ohio State University in 1992, and her PhD in Epidemiology from Case Western Reserve University in 2010. She serves on the Board of Directors for COVD and the Advisory Committee of the National Center for Childrens Vision and Eye Health of Prevent Blindness. Dr. Giedd has served as a clinical investigator, consultant, and/or speaker for many companies within the vision care industry, including Bausch + Lomb, CooperVision, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Alcon, Lentechs, Visus, Eyenovia, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Bruder Healthcare, and Allergan. Senior Vice President, Essilor of America, Robert Warner, MBA Its goal is to maintain and enhance excellence in American Academy of Optometry (British Chapter), an educational organisation for optometrists and students. He has also validated questionnaires on the impact on quality of life caused by various ocular disorders as well as different refractive corrections and he has investigated causes of falls in older people and the relation of falls to refractive corrections and cataracts. Fahima Karolia no LinkedIn: Thrilled to announce that I will be co Dr. Wong has previously served as President of the National Association of VA Optometrists. Dr. Mick has served on the Membership Committee, Scientific Program Committee, and Awards Committee of the American Academy of Optometry. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and board certified by the American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry. His research interests focus on the epidemiology and control of blinding ocular disease in the US and in developing countries and includes health services research on outcomes of clinical management strategies on a population basis. Staci Gruber, PhD, director of the Cognitive and Clinical Neuroimaging Core at McLean Hospital in Boston and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, will discuss her research on the impact of marijuana use on brain structure and function. Este botn muestra el tipo de bsqueda seleccionado. He previously served as Chair of the Academys Research Committee and Vice Chair of the Academys Scientific Program Committee and for 10 years served as a member of the AOAs Council on Research. From 2010 through 2011 he served as the Associate Director for Clinical Affairs, Professor of Optometry and Optometrist-in-Chief at the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Telemedicine and Telehealth Anthony Cavallerano, OD, FAAO (25 minutes), 2019 Todays Research, Tomorrows Practice Plenary Session: WHO World Health Report: Opportunities for Optometry to Make an Impact, WHO Perspective, Alarcos Cieza Her recent corporate focus with Essilor of America was on school support, student and institutional grants, creating and implementing student events and student and faculty education. 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. 2014 The Science of Cannabinoids: Medical Perils and Benefits Past and Future Meetings - American Academy of Ophthalmology Director of Research and Provider AGD ID # 218197 2006 Challenges and Opportunities in Providing A Lifetime of Eye Care to the Underserved, Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the upcoming annual meeting of the American Academy of Optometry in San Diego, renowned Doctor of Optometry, Ron Melton will publicly share for. At this meeting, optometrists and students come together every year for continuing education and to present research that they have been working on over the past year. I'm glad we continue to advance the technology to measure,quantify, and He returned to the UIC Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences in late 2011 and holds the rank of Professor of Ophthalmology. She continues to share her knowledge and expertise around the world authoring numerous publications, lecturing and as chief editor of Optometric Management magazine. Dr. Chris Wilmer attended the University of California Santa Cruz and the University of California Berkeley School of Optometry. Danne was with Essilor of America for 29 years and retired in 2018. American Academy of Optometry | Page 2 contact lens fitter, J.C.A.H.P.O. Current Term 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2021, pending approval of AAOP's renewal application through 12/31/2025. Denne knappen viser den valgte sketypen. New Orleans, LA. American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting Attendees to Compete in I'm glad we continue to advance the technology to measure,quantify, and She continues to share her knowledge and expertise around the world authoring numerous publications, lecturing and as chief editor of Optometric Management magazine. Leonard A. Levin, MD, PhD, of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison, Wisconsin, will speak about Discoveries About the Death, Protection & Regeneration of Neurons: Lessons and Prospects for Glaucoma Management. Academy attendees are fortunate to be able to hear not only Dr. Levins experience with nerve cells, but also his ideas about the future. New treatment and management options including clinical trials using chemotherapeutic agents will be shared as part of the Plenary. Additionally, Dr. 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. Dr. Walline is a Research Diplomate in the Cornea, Contact Lens, and Refractive Technologies Section. Academy Annual Meeting And Scientific Symposium - American Academy Of Orthotists & Prosthetists. 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. He is now running his own consulting business and serves on a number of boards including the American Academy of Optometry Foundation and the Southern College of Optometry. 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. In 2013 he received Board Certification in Medical Optometry by the American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry. Mr. Barlow helped shepherd the AOA through a multi-year project culminating in the report, Optometry 2020: the Future of the Profession. optician, N.C.L.E. Her clinical interests include anterior segment disease, pediatrics, and neuro-optometry and she is a frequent lecturer nationally and internationally. On behalf of the American Academy of Optometry we invite you to exhibit with us in Chicago. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, Past President of the Minnesota Optometric Association, and currently serves on the AOA Third Party Committee as Vice Chair. Dr. Clark will discuss how stem cells hold considerable promise to change the way we treat disease and injury. Her practice has been nationally and locally recognized as the recipient of many awards, including CooperVisions Best Practices Award (2015). She is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCSF School of Medicine and serves as the Chair of the AAO Research Committee. Dr. Walline is a Research Diplomate in the Cornea, Contact Lens, and Refractive Technologies Section. 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. The Standards are retired in 2002. Dr. McMahon was the Secretary of the LRS Committee of the World Council of Optometry from 2012 to 2016 following which he was elected President of the World Optometry Foundation. She completed her residency in Cornea, Contact Lenses also at IU and a PhD in Vision Science in 2011 from University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Sharpe received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Indiana University School of Optometry. Clinical Professor of Pediatrics 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. Dr. Walline the Associate Dean for Research at The OSU College of Optometry, where he teaches Introduction to Primary Care Procedures to optometry students and Clinical Research Design and Basics of Graduate Work to graduate students. Dr. Colatrella received his Bachelor of Science degree from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, and his Doctor of Optometry with honors from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. 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. 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. Ipinapakita ng button na ito ang kasalukuyang piniling uri ng paghahanap. Fahima Karolia sur LinkedIn : Thrilled to announce that I will be co 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. AAOpt 2022: Acute effects of cannabis on patients October 27, 2022 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. American Academy Of Optometry Dr. McMahon was the Secretary of the LRS Committee of the World Council of Optometry from 2012 to 2016 following which he was elected President of the World Optometry Foundation. Jacob Lang O.D., F.A.A.O. sur LinkedIn : #dryeye #cornea #dewsii # She completed a residency program in Primary Care Optometry at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. Bascom Palmer Eye Institutes researcher, Paul F. Palmberg, MD, PhD, will share first-hand his knowledge of Advances in Glaucoma Treatment. Dr. Palmberg is widely cited for his work with a patient using alternative treatments for glaucoma, and for the results of an NIH panel examining THCs efficacy in reducing glaucomas punishing intraocular pressure. Thrilled to announce that I will be co-chair of the Optometry Working Group of the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology. The Ohio State University College of Optometry, Karla Zadnik, OD, PhD, FAAO She is currently the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and a Health Sciences Clinical Professor at the UC Berkeley School of Optometry. Allan Flach, MD, PharmD, Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California in San Francisco, is to address cannabinoids in Ophthalmology, including toxicology, compassionate use, research specific to ocular effects and therapy, and future potential. History of The American Optometric Association Dr. Colatrella received his Bachelor of Science degree from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, and his Doctor of Optometry with honors from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. Joint American Academy of Optometry and American Academy of Ophthalmology Symposia, 2022 The Lifecycle of Keratoconus: from Diagnosis to Treatment and Lifetime Management, Moderators: Loretta Szczotka-Flynn, OD, PhD, FAAO; Mark Kontos, MD, Speakers: Christine Sindt, OD, FAAO; Andrew Morgenstern, OD, FAAO; Kendall Donaldson, MD, MS; Christopher Blanton, MD, 2021 Glaucoma: Integrating Structure, Function, and Access to Care, Chairs: Michael Sullivan-Mee, OD, Eydie Miller-Ellis, MD, Speakers: Chris A. Johnson, PhD, DSc, Teresa Chen, MD, John Flanagan, PhD, DSc, Michael Boland, MD, PhD, 2020 Update on the Assessment and Treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Chairs: Bernard Dolan, OD, MS, FAAO, William Mieler, MD, Speakers: Jeffry Gerson, OD; Brad Sutton, OD; SriniVas Sadda, MD; Judy Kim, MD; Charles Wykoff, MD; Dawn DeCarlo, OD, PhD, 2019 Addressing the Global Myopia Burden, Chairs: Michael X. Repka, MD MBA, Jeffrey J. Walline, OD PhD, Speakers: Donald O. Mutti, OD PhD, Judy E. Kim, MD, David A. Berntsen, OD PhD, Michael X. Repka, MD MBA, 2018 Imaging Structure and Function in the Eye, Moderators: Austin Roorda, PhD and Joel S. Schuman, MD, Speakers: Adrian Glasser, PhD, Hiroshi Ishikawa, MD, Stacey Choi, PhD, Jay Duker, MD, Christopher Leung, MD, 2017 Ocular Surface Disease: What You May be Missing, Chairs: Barbara Caffery OD, PhD and Stephen C. Pflugfelder, MD, Speakers: Stephen Pflugfelder, MD, Victor Perez, MD, Ellen Shorter, OD, Carolyn Begley, OD, MS (Barbara covered her part at our Academy, because she got sick), 2016 Corneal Infections and Contact Lens Wear: An Evidence-Based Approach to Navigating the Risks and Complications, Chairs: Loretta Szczotka-Flynn, OD, PhD and Elmer Tu, MD, Speakers: Thomas M. Lietman, MD, Deborah S. Jacobs, MD, Fiona J. Stapleton, PhD, FAAO, Suzanne Fleiszig, OD, PhD, 2015 Amblyopia and Beyond: Current Evidence-Based Pediatric Eye Care, Moderators: Donald Mutti, OD, PhD; Jean Ramsey, MD, Speakers: Susan Cotter, OD, MS;Jonathan Holmes, MD; Bruce Moore, OD; Mary Louise Collins, MD, 2003 The Future in Sight: Todays Research, Tomorrows Practice. Dr. Wilmer lectures locally, regionally and nationally on a number of topics. She is a Board Member of the California Optometric Association. Interactive sessions are provided in a small group format. She is Director of the Contact Lens Service at the University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio since 1992. One of the more hotly debated contemporary topics is the use of marijuana, both as a recreational drug and for medical treatment. 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). American Academy of Optometry It is a great opportunity to catch topics you missed and share your favorites with your fellow PAAO members. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Responding to the WHO World Report on Vision 2008 Todays Research, Tomorrows Practice: How Does the Future Affect Today? Most epidemiological studies consider visual impairment to be visual acuity worse than 20/40. She is a Diplomate and Past Chair of the Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses and Refractive Technologies of the American Academy of Optometry and currently serves on the Board of the American Academy of Optometry Foundation. Dr. Marshall is Chair of the Minority Health Advisory Committee of the Indiana State Department of Health and Vice Chair of the Indiana Public Health Institute. Hyperosmolarity is one of the key disfunctions in ocular surface disease and dry eye. As a graduate student, Dr. Viswanathan was awarded the Ezell fellowship for three consecutive years. AAOPT 2023 - Eventegg.com In the AAO, Dr. Coulter is a Diplomate and past Chair of the Binocular Vision, Perception, & Pediatric Optometry Section. Spear also worked in a variety of industry settings including: Currently, Dr. Dr. McMahon was appointed to the American Academy Optometric Foundation Board in 2002 and served as its treasurer until 2008 when he was elected to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Optometry. William Milberg, Ph.D. Spear also worked in a variety of industry settings including: Currently, Dr. 2017 Todays Research, Tomorrows Practice: The Eye as a Mirror of the Brain where leading researchers will present their thinking on the role of retina in brain diseases such as Parkinsons, Alzheimers and multiple sclerosis. A House of Delegates and an 11-member Board of Trustees govern the American Optometric Association (AOA). When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. research and disseminating knowledge in vision science through the continuing education presented at its annual meeting.