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American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2011 Annual Meeting

October 22 - 25, 2011; Orlando, Florida

This coverage is not sanctioned by, nor a part of, the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Meeting Highlights at a Glance

Top News From AAO 2011: Slideshow
Highlights include femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery is seen as a “major advance” and a novel eye insert improves diabetic macular edema.

Ophthalmology Insights: The Wrap-up

AAO 2011 Wrap-up: Focusing on Innovative Technology
The "disruptive technology" currently occurring in ophthalmology is leading the way to many other innovations that will change clinical practice.

Roger F. Steinert, MD; Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD; William W. Culbertson, MD; Richard M. Awdeh, MD; Ronald R. Krueger, MD

Perspectives

Femtosecond Laser to Revolutionize Cataract Surgery
The hottest topic at AAO 2011: femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery. Listen in as our experts discuss the applications and challenges of this exciting new technology.

Roger F. Steinert, MD; William W. Culbertson, MD; Ronald R. Krueger, MD

Conference News

AAO Restore Your Near Vision -- Without Reading Glasses
WebMD Health News, November 3, 2011
AAO New Prep for Donor Ocular Tissue Removes Microbes
Medscape Medical News, November 2, 2011
AAO Novel Tissue Adhesive Shows Promise in Cataract Surgery
Medscape Medical News, November 1, 2011
AAO Web Site Allows Laypeople to Assess Amblyopia
Medscape Medical News, November 1, 2011
AAO Cyanoacrylate Glue Effective in Half of Corneal Perforations
Medscape Medical News, November 1, 2011
AAO Surgeons Put an End to Postop Endophthalmitis
Medscape Medical News, November 1, 2011
AAO HIV Patients on HAART Have a Plethora of Ocular Diseases
Medscape Medical News, November 1, 2011
AAO Risk Factors for Progression of Glaucoma Confirmed
Medscape Medical News, October 31, 2011
AAO Gene Expression Reveals Metastatic Risk in Uveal Melanoma
Medscape Medical News, October 31, 2011
AAO Flaxseed Oil Supplements May Help Dry Eyes
WebMD Health News, October 31, 2011
AAO Ranibizumab Blocks Progression of Retinal Vein Nonperfusion
Medscape Medical News, October 31, 2011
AAO As-Needed Jabs With New Drug for Blepharospasm Are Safe
Medscape Medical News, October 31, 2011
AAO Novel Eye Insert Improves Diabetic Macular Edema
Medscape Medical News, October 31, 2011
AAO New Drug Maintains Visual Acuity in CRVO at 1 Year
Medscape Medical News, October 28, 2011
AAO New Drug Maintains Mydriasis During Lens Replacement
Medscape Medical News, October 28, 2011
AAO iPad Improves Reading Ability of Low-Vision Patients
Medscape Medical News, October 28, 2011
AAO Survey Shows Boomers' Concern, Lack of Action, for Eye Health
Medscape Medical News, October 27, 2011
AAO Intense Protocol With High-Dose Chemotherapy Saves Eyes
Medscape Medical News, October 27, 2011
AAO Pseudoaccommodation May Lead to Higher Vertical Coma
Medscape Medical News, October 26, 2011
AAO Symmetric May Best Asymmetric Surgery for Hypertropia
Medscape Medical News, October 25, 2011
AAO Cataract Surgery Helps Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
Medscape Medical News, October 25, 2011
AAO Medication Compliance in Glaucoma Patients Varies
Medscape Medical News, October 25, 2011
AAO Simulator Improves Resident Training for Cataract Surgery
Medscape Medical News, October 25, 2011
AAO More Time Outdoors Reduces Nearsightedness
Medscape Medical News, October 25, 2011
AAO Eye Docs Have More Aches and Pains Than Family Docs
Medscape Medical News, October 25, 2011
AAO MRSA Eye Infections on the Rise, Treatment Lagging
Medscape Medical News, October 24, 2011
AAO Laser-Mediated Cataract Emulsification a Major Advance
Medscape Medical News, October 24, 2011
AAO Simple Test Detects Occult Eye Injury After Combat Blast
Medscape Medical News, October 23, 2011
AAO Video Games Help to Correct Amblyopia in Older Kids
Medscape Medical News, October 23, 2011
AAO IOP Not Affected by Phacoemulsification in Diabetics
Medscape Medical News, October 22, 2011
AAO Postop Endophthalmitis Traced to Contaminated Trypan Blue
Medscape Medical News, October 22, 2011
AAO 2011 AAO Annual Meeting to Feature New Approach to Learning
Medscape Medical News, October 17, 2011

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Medscape Ophthalmology Insights

Macular Degeneration: Hot Topics in Treatment
Diana Do, MD;
Julia A. Haller, MD

Are Glaucoma Treatment Paradigms Changing?
Douglas J. Rhee, MD;
Shuchi B. Patel, MD

Bringing Refractive Surgery to a Whole New Level
Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD;
Kerry D. Solomon, MD

Retinopathy of Prematurity: Progress and Debate
Monte D. Mills, MD

Advances in Vitreoretinal Surgery
Steve T. Charles, MD

Pre-Meeting Expert Commentary

Countdown to AAO 2011
Roger F. Steinert, MD

Blogs and Discussions from the Meeting Floor

Clear Views on Refractive and Cornea Surgery

Femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery at the AAO (Physicians only)

Multifocal IOLs: stable level of implantation in the US over the past few years (Physicians only)

Controversies in determining the risk factors for post-LASIK ectasia (Physicians only)

Previous AAO Coverage

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and Middle East Africa Council of Ophthalmology (MEACO) 2010 Joint Annual Meeting

American Academy of Ophthalmology 2009 Joint Annual Meeting With the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (AAO-PAAO)

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) 2008 Joint Annual Meeting