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WEDNESDAY EYE-MAIL® DAILY
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Academy 2017 Chicago
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Daily Snapshot
You can earn up to 8 hours of CE today. Registration will be open from 6:30 AM to 7 PM in Lakeside Center at McCormick Place, and at satellite registration sites (Palmer House Hilton and Hyatt Regency Chicago) from 6:30 to 9 AM.
See full registration hours.
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Academy.17 Meeting App
Use the
Academy.17 meeting app to complete session evaluations, browse available CE, look up exhibitors, unofficially keep track your CE, and build your schedule. The app is available on iOS, Android, and has a website version for both mobile devices and your desktop computer.
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Join the Conversation!
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Facebook and
Instagram for meeting updates. Don't forget to use #Academy17 on your social media posts. Keep an eye out for our new SnapChat geofilters, and remember the person who posts the Instagram photo (publicly with the hashtag) with the most likes will win complimentary registration for the 2018 meeting!
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Today's Education Highlights
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Today's Research, Tomorrow's Practice: Plenary Session: The Eye as a Mirror of the Brain
10 AM to Noon, Arie Crown Theater
Partially sponsored by Primary Care Optometry News
Leading researchers will present their thinking on the role of the retina in brain diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and multiple sclerosis.
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AAO/OGS Symposium: Perspectives in Glaucoma Management
8 to 10 AM, Lakeside E354A
Speakers will discuss ocular surface disease and glaucoma treatment, CSF pressure in glaucoma, and major findings from clinical trials.
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Paper Session: Current Ezell Fellows Showcase
3 to 5 PM, E352, Lakeside Center
The Scientific Program Committee has introduced a new paper session this year showcasing the work of current Ezell Fellows. Join us at this session to listen to some of the up-and-coming researchers in the profession.
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Today's Special Events and Exhibit Hall Highlights
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Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception
5 to 7 PM, Exhibit Hall D
The American Academy of Optometry welcomes all attendees to Academy 2017 Chicago at this reception. Come enjoy a drink and a bite to eat while you catch up with your friends and colleagues.
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Student Welcome Reception
5 to 7 PM, S406, McCormick Place South
Generously sponsored by Allergan, Essilor and VSP
Kick off the annual meeting at this students only reception featuring dueling pianos. Attend the
Pre-Welcome Reception (
generously by Johnson and Johnson Vision) at 4 PM in S401 to receive your complimentary drink tickets.
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American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF)
Stop by the AAOF booth #539 in the exhibit hall to participate in the silent auction, or participate in the Alcon Foundation Cycle for Sight 20/20 Challenge benefiting the AAOF. Students are encouraged to ride as best school participation will be recognized!
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Press Conference
7:30 to 9:30 AM, E256, Lakeside Center
Interested in a high level overview of the most newsworthy scientific presentations and new products being presented at the meeting? This event is open to all attendees!
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Fellows Business Meeting
Noon to 1 PM, E253, Lakeside Center
The annual Fellows Business Meeting will take place during lunch. RSVPs by 9/27 were required for lunch (limited to first 100 attendees).
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How is my CE tracked?
Your badge will be scanned upon entry into each CE session. Scientific Program paper/poster session attendees will be scanned going both in and out.
How will I get my CE certificate?
Following the meeting (approx. 2-3 weeks), a link will be emailed to you to print your CE certificate at your leisure. The email address you provided when registering will be used.
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Please complete your session evaluations.
We need your feedback to improve our educational program. Please remember to complete your session evaluations in the
Academy.17 app.
2017 Awardees
Join us in honoring the American Academy of Optometry and American Academy of Optometry Foundation's 2017 awardees!
Read more...
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Save the Date!
November 7-10, 2018
Future Meetings
Academy 2019 Orlando
October 23 - 26, 2019
Academy 2020 Nashville
October 7 - 10, 2020
Academy 2021 Boston
November 3 - 6, 2021
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Copyright 2017, American Academy of Optometry
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