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Doheny Eye Institute ophthalmologists to present at the AAO 2024 Annual Meeting

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  • Doheny Eye Institute will present over 20 sessions on topics like retina, uveitis, and AI in OCT imaging at AAO 2024.
  • The AAO 2024 theme "elevate" focuses on enhancing skills, knowledge, and the ophthalmology profession.
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Ten of the institute's ophthalmologists will present their work in more than 20 sessions with a wide range of topics

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Doheny Eye Institute has announced that 10 of its ophthalmologists will be presenting research findings and insights during the upcoming American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2024 Annual Meeting being held October 18 to 21 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

The AAO 2024 meeting will feature symposia, instruction courses, clinical sessions, original papers, skills transfer lectures, videos and posters and more.

On top of the 10 ophthalmologists presenting their data and findings, Doheny Eye Institute and UCLA Stein Eye Institute will also exhibit together onsite at Booth #5252 as well as host an annual Alumni Reception where alumni of both institutes are invited to attend.

“Doheny Eye Institute is proud to have several of our distinguished ophthalmologists present their insights as we all work toward a common goal of supporting a future free from preventable vision impairment and blindness,” said Deborah A. Ferrington, PhD, chief scientific officer at Doheny Eye Institute in a press release from the organization.1

The company noted that Doheny ophthalmologists will present their work in more than 20 sessions with a wide range of topics. Areas will include, retina, uveitis, age-related macular degeneration, neuro-ophthalmology, geographic atrophy, MIGS devices, ocular pathology, and oncology, applied artificial intelligence in OCT imaging and more.1

An extensive list of the upcoming Doheny Eye Institute and UCLA Stein Eye Institute research presentations is available online.

About AAO 2024

According to Debra Rosencrance, vice president of meetings and exhibits at the AAO, the theme for AAO 2024 is “elevate.”

“The academy’s annual meeting helps attendees elevate their skills, knowledge, and the profession,” she explained. “We encourage physicians to bring their entire team to the annual meeting as there are sessions and networking opportunities that can elevate one’s entire practice.”

During the meeting there will be a range of educational opportunities available, including hands-on workshops and certification courses, with an educational opportunity for everyone, regardless of their learning style

Eight Subspecialty Day meetings will take place at the meeting in Chicago:

Friday, Oct. 18

  • Glaucoma Subspecialty Day 2024
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Subspecialty Day 2024
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology Subspecialty Day 2024
  • Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day 2024
  • Retina Subspecialty Day 2024 (Day 1)
  • Uveitis Subspecialty Day 2024

Saturday, Oct. 19

  • Cornea Subspecialty Day 2024
  • Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Subspecialty Day 2024
  • Retina Subspecialty Day 2024 (Day 2)

References:
  1. Doheny Eye Institute Announces Upcoming Presentations at American Academy of Ophthalmology 2024 Annual Meeting. Press Release; October 8, 2024. Accessed October 8, 2024. https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2024/10/08/2959777/0/en/Doheny-Eye-Institute-Announces-Upcoming-Presentations-at-American-Academy-of-Ophthalmology-2024-Annual-Meeting.html

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