Thomas Quinn and the late Brien Holden at the 2007 Australia Party. Douglas H. Smith, M.D. 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. AOA Political Action Committee (AOA-PAC) established as a means to support political candidates who would best represent optometry's interests in Congress. She is a frequent presenter and has lectured throughout the United States, as well as the United Kingdom, China and India. He also helped to design a Cultural Competency Forum for the Eye Institutes professional staff which was funded by a Kenneth B. Schwartz Center grant. She has been involved in a longitudinal study of aging for a population living in Marin County, CA. Danne was with Essilor of America for 29 years and retired in 2018. She has delivered continuing education and presented research and posters at local and international meetings. In 2014 he was appointed Vice Chair for Optometry in the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at UIC. Spear completed a Residency in Primary Care Optometry/Ocular Disease at Northeastern State University College of Optometry, in Tahlequah Oklahoma and earned a Masters in Business Administration from Auburn University. Currently, Colonel Spear is serving as the Commander of the 403rd ASTS at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. ophthalmic medical assistant and Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry. Date Location Atten Exhib; Nov 01, 2023 . Hyperosmolarity is one of the key disfunctions in ocular surface disease and dry eye. Her clinical interests include anterior segment disease, pediatrics, and neuro-optometry and she is a frequent lecturer nationally and internationally. Chicago . In order to receive a center of excellence designation, facilities have to receive certifications in three advanced programs with guidelines informed by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the Enhanced Recovery After . The optometry field is constantly changing. She has also received many individual accolades, including being named among the nations most innovative optometrists (PCON 250 2016), one of the most influential women in optical (Vision Monday 2016), and the Small Business Administrations Women in Business Champion of the Year for the state of Florida (2012). Co-Director of Descanso Medical Center for Development and Learning La Canada, CA She has been a member of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry Advanced Competence in Medical Optometry Committee and Council. 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. 2023 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention (RMDC) Jan 19, 2023. Dr. Sicks is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, International Association of Contact Lens Educators, and Scleral Lens Education Society. 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. He was the first of two Diplomates in Anterior Segment Disease of the American Academy of Optometry and a trustee on the American Academy of Optometry Board. As a graduate student, Dr. Viswanathan was awarded the Ezell fellowship for three consecutive years. 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. She is the Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs at Berkeley Optometry where she teaches the Anterior Segment Disease course and is a clinical instructor as well as a mentor for the Primary Care and Pediatric residents. Semantic Scholar profile for F. U. Baublitz, with 8 scientific research papers. June 21-24, 2023 Washington, D.C. Optometry's Meeting and our 2023 AOA+ programming offer a one-of-a-kind experience for students to fully engage with your chosen profession-learn how you can get involved, make connections, build your career and advocate for optometry. Currently, Dr. Coulter is a Professor of Optometry at NSU where she teaches in the classroom, clinic, and residency program and is active in clinical research. Dr. Cotter has served in leadership positions for several large-scale NEI-funded studies the Multi-Ethnic Pediatric Eye Disease Study (MEPEDS), the Collaborative Longitudinal Evaluation of Refractive Error (CLEERE), the Convergence Insufficiency Treatment Trial (CITT), and the CITT-Attention & Reading Trial (CITT-ART). Current Term 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2021, pending approval of AAOP's renewal application through 12/31/2025. She has delivered continuing education and presented research and posters at local and international meetings. Expert on biologic therapy for inflammatory disease, a rheumatologist that specializes in uveitis and other eye inflammations. Currently, Colonel Spear is serving as the Commander of the 403rd ASTS at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. The Academy Store Ophthalmology Virtual Journal Club Susan Wood, PhD, is a Research Professor at George Washington Universitys School of Public Health and Health Services. The keynote speakers of this years plenary session will discuss three of the hottest topics that will change how optometry will be practiced in the future. Looking forward to build on this platform You will learn about the different types of stem cells available to clinicians and scientists, with an emphasis on embryonic stem cells which are currently being tested in clinical trials to treat Stargardts Disease. 2018 Todays Research, Tomorrows Practice Plenary Session In 2020 he was elected President of the Academy the office which he currently serves. They have three grown daughters and three grandchildren. Kerry Giedd, OD, MS, FAAO is a founding partner of Eola Eyes, a private group practice in Orlando, Florida, specializing in contact lenses. Spear has served 39 years in the United States Armed Forces (24 Army and 13 Air Force). The event will feature workshops, a robust Courses 161 Preview site American Academy Of Optometry Meeting 2022 | Events in America The Shields team has authored over 9 textbooks, 300 chapters in textbooks and over 1,000 original peer reviewed articles. Dean and Glenn A. Fry Professor in Optometry and Physiological Optics The prevalence of eye disease and visual impairment increases dramatically in this oldest-old age group. In 2013 he received Board Certification in Medical Optometry by the American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry. Academy 2022 San Diego. This dynamic team heads the Oncology Service at Wills Eye Hospital. Some of these questions and future directions of research on Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a main ingredient in cannabinoids, will be further explored at this years engaging Plenary Session on The Science of Cannabinoids: Medical Perils and Benefits. I'm glad we continue to advance the technology to measure,quantify, and 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. Currently Dr. Viswanathan also serves as the chair of the research pillar of the Academys Strategic Plan Implementation Committee and as the Academys representative on the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research/Alliance for Eye and Vision Research professional society member council. Taking Care of People in North America Into the Next Generation He has authored scientific articles and presentations on cardiovascular disease, HIV/AIDS, and community medicine and medical education. As a graduate student, Dr. Viswanathan was awarded the Ezell fellowship for three consecutive years. 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. Mike May will be joined for the plenary session by Ione Fine, PhD, of the Vision & Cognition Group at the University of Washington, who conducted tests to see what he was able to perceive with his new sight and why. Read at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry, Portland, Oregon, December 11, 1976. Who regulates Optometry's Standard of Care - it's primarily the responsibility of State Boards . The need of older people for increased lighting during indoor tasks and night driving is discussed. He became a fellow for the American Academy of Optometry in 2000 and is an ardent supporter of AAOF. New Orleans, LA. Dr. Chris Wilmer attended the University of California Santa Cruz and the University of California Berkeley School of Optometry. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Thrilled to announce that I will be co-chair of the Optometry Working Group of the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology. In 2000 the National Academies of Practice named him a Distinguished Clinical Fellow. Nr den utvides, vises en liste med skealternativer som vil endre sket slik at det samsvarer med det gjeldende valget. 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. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Additionally, she has served on the AAO Fellowship Admittance Committee, including as National Chair.
