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August Eye-Mail® Monthly
Early Bird Registration Ends August 22
Education, camaraderie, exhibits, networking, and events — Academy 2022 San Diego has it all. This year is even more special as we recognize two important milestones, the Academy’s Centennial and Academy Foundation’s 75th anniversary.

We have many exciting things planned, including:

  • Centennial Celebration: Let’s Dance and Deal!
  • American Academy of Optometry Hall of Fame
  • Walk Through Time: A Visual History of the Academy
  • Plenary Session featuring Michael F. Chiang, Director of the National Eye Institute
  • Inaugural Bright Ideas Pitch Competition
  • 150+ exhibitors
  • The latest from our generous sponsors during Breakfast Sessions, Vision Theater, and Industry Innovation Lunch and Learns
  • More than 300 hours of education and the opportunity to earn up to 31 hours of COPE accredited CE
  • Introduction of Optometry 365
  • Details about the American Academy of Optometry Foundation’s six initiatives for “Inspiring Excellence in Eye Care”
  • And much, much more

Don’t miss out! Register today for your last chance to take advantage of early bird savings.
2022 Residents Day Submissions Closes August 22
Are you an OD in a 2022/2023 residency program? Do you have a grand rounds case you would like to share at Academy 2022 San Diego?

If so, submit your abstract and case report to be part of the 2022 Residents Day program on Saturday, October 29. The submission window closes on August 22 at 5 pm ET.

Current residents are invited to submit grand rounds cases for presentation as both papers and posters. The resident must have been directly involved in the patient care of the case being presented. The resident does not have to initiate care but must have examined the patient. Please note, those in an accredited Fellowship program are eligible to submit to the Residents Day program ONLY if they are in their first year of Fellowship.
The Academy and our industry partners are pleased to offer a limited number of $750 Resident Travel Fellowships to attend Academy 2022 San Diego. The application window is open through September 5.

2022/2023 OD residents participating in an accredited residency program are eligible to apply. Please review the eligibility requirements here as each offering differs slightly.
Upcoming Virtual CE Events
CCLRT SOAR Diplomate Preparatory Course
Two hours of COPE accredited CE each. There is no cost for this virtual series.

Corneal Gas Permeable Lens Fitting, Design, and Troubleshooting with Ed Bennett, OD, MSEd, FAAO
August 31 at 7 pm CT - RSVP here

Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease with Renee Reeder, OD, FAAO, FBCLA
September 15 at 7 pm CT - RSVP here


Low Vision Diplomate Preparatory Course
Join the Low Vision Section for this series (COPE accreditation pending) to prepare you for the Diplomate Program. All members may attend. There is no cost for this virtual series.

Contrast Sensitivity with Josh Robinson, OD, FAAO, and Dave Simpson, OD, FAAO
September 10 at 10 am CT (one hour) - RSVP here
 
Low Vision Optics Review with Frank Spors, EurOptom, PhD, FAAO
September 17 at 11 am CT (two hours) - RSVP here

Ocular Disease Review with Raman Bhakhri, OD, FAAO
September 17 at 1 pm CT (two hours) - RSVP here
 

Illinois Chapter Rosenbloom Rounds: September 14 at 7:00 pm CT
Thyroid Eye Disease Case Review with Liza Cohen, MD
1 hour of CE, pending COPE approval
Free for Illinois Chapter Members, $30 for nonmembers


The American Academy of Optometry is accredited by COPE to provide continuing education to optometrists.
American Academy of Optometry Foundation News
The J. Pat Cummings Scholarship Application Window
Closes September 15

Every year this $1,000 scholarship is awarded by Johnson & Johnson Vision to a student at each North American school or college of optometry. Second- and third-year students demonstrating ideal eye care standards of practice; successful academic performance; extracurricular activities; and participation in other professional pursuits are eligible. Extracurricular activities and professional pursuits may include involvement with patients through internships, community service, and volunteer opportunities. Read more...
Student Giving Matching Travel Grant
Deadline Extended until August 31

Students interested in applying for a Student Giving Matching Travel Grant must raise $750, which will then be matched by AAOF. This match enables the student chapter to award two travel fellowships to the next annual Academy meeting. Funds may be raised through gifts from other students and/or a variety of fundraising activities. Students should contact their student chapter liaison for more details. Read more...
Read the feature article from the August issue of the Optometry and Vision Science journal titled, Eye Tracking Metrics Differences among Uninjured Adolescents and Those with Acute or Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms by Divya Jain et al.
Congratulations to Dr. Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo for winning the George Britton Early Investigator of the Year award.