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Fellowship Banquet to Feature The Second City

Join us for the annual Fellowship Banquet at Academy 2017 Chicago that honors and recognizes the Academy's new Fellows and Diplomates. The event will be hosted by The Second City, an improvisational comedy enterprise. Guests will enjoy buffet stations featuring "Best of Chicago" menu options from three distinct Chicago neighborhoods. There is no longer a black tie optional dress code requirement, so dress as you'd like! Tickets are just $25 per person. Be sure to add the Fellowship Banquet to your Academy 2017 Chicago registration today. If you have already registered and need assistance adding a ticket to your registration, please email [email protected].


Posters at Academy 2017 Chicago Watch this short video to hear why you should plan to attend poster sessions in Chicago. You can also view the Scientific Program schedule here.	Regular Registration Rates End 10/4 Thinking about attending Academy 2017 Chicago taking place October 11-14, 2017? Remember to register online by Wednesday, October 4 in order to receive pre-registration rates. Anyone registering after that time will need to do so onsite.


Blood Drive at Academy 2017 Chicago Join us on Friday, October 13 for the Friday the 13th Vein Drain to benefit the Red Cross. Appointments can be made for between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The blood drive will take place in E256, Lakeside Center. Walk ups are also welcome!	Fall Newsletter Now Available Read the newly redesigned Fall Newsletter (PDF) for important information about Academy 2017 Chicago, the 2017 Academy Awardees, American Academy of Optometry Foundation news, and more!

American Academy of Optometry Foundation News

The Alcon Foundation Cycle for Sight 20/20 Challenge

At Academy 2017 Chicago, the Alcon Foundation and the AAOF will once again co-host the Cycle for Sight 20/20 Challenge. Academy attendees can participate by stopping by booth #631 to ride a stationary bike to help reach the cumulative goal of 2,020 minutes of riding. When the goal is reached, the Alcon Foundation will make a $25,000 donation to the AAOF to fund optometric education and research. The support of the Alcon Foundation has, and will continue to have, far-reaching impact on the optometric profession and patient care.

Support the AAOF at Academy 2017 Chicago
We look forward to seeing you at Academy 2017 Chicago. Be sure to stop by the American Academy of Optometry Foundation booth #539 in the Exhibit Hall to meet the 2017 Ezell Fellows. While visiting the booth, you can bid on many exciting Silent Auction items or make a donation. Thank you Advancing Optometry's Future!

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Optometry and Vision Science Journal Highlight The August issue of Optometry and Vision Science featured the article "A Pilot Study of Horizontal Head and Eye Rotations in Baseball Batting" by Nick Fogt and Tyler Persson.	Congratulations to Academy Fellows Drs. Carol Alexander, Laurie Sorrenson, and Andrea Thau for being recognized as Vision Monday's 2017 Most Influential Women in Optical. Read more...

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