We recently concluded another successful Annual Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) meeting. To enhance our presence at the meeting, we had a display in the exhibit hall where we showcased our faculty, research and patient care. Here's a summary of our activity and key highlights of the meeting.
- We held eight lectures in our booth - four of which will be available for CME in December
- More than 80 faculty original papers, lectures, skills labs and posters. See the list
- A gathering of our alumni took place on Saturday
The AAO issued a press release that included data presented by Sharon Fekrat, MD and Dilraj Grewal, MD about their research in non-invasive imaging and early detection of Alzheimers. Read more.
Duke Med student, S. Tammy Hsu, BA won best original paper presentation for Assessment of Pediatric Foveal Vasculature Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography during the Best of AAPOS session.
C. Ellis Wisley, MD, MBA PGY2 won best poster for Long-term Progression of Lamellar Hole-associated Epiretinal Proliferation Area and its Impact on Visual Acuity.
Laura Enyedi, MD led a Pediatric Instruction Course, Killer Pediatric Eye Disease: How to Avoid a Fatal Flaw, and 4 of the 5 panelists were Duke Eye Center alums!
