Fourth Joint Meeting with the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO), Chicago 2012

General Information: 2012 Joint Meeting

Chicago 2012Join the Academy in Chicago for our fourth Joint Meeting with the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO).

APAO is a federation of national societies whose mission is to preserve and protect the vision of the people in the Asia-Pacific region. APAO will have 45 hours of their own programming during the Joint Meeting focusing on the current challenges facing Asia-Pacific ophthalmologists.

The meeting will take place at McCormick Place from Nov. 10 to 13. It will be preceded by Subspecialty Day, Nov. 9 and 10.

Visit Chicago 2012 to view a short video to see why the Joint Meeting and Chicago make a perfect pair.

Glaucoma Subspecialty Day 2012: Managing Challenging Glaucoma Problems: Merging Art and Science

In conjunction with the American Glaucoma Society Date and Time Saturday, Nov. 10, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Location McCormick Place, Room E354

Schedules

• The 2012 Glaucoma Subspecialty Day Schedule will be available in May.
• Online Program Search for Subspecialty Day courses and events will be available in June.

Registration and Housing

• Registration and housing opens for Academy members on June 27, and non-members July 11.
• The Subspecialty Day Registration Fee schedule will be available in May.

Registration for the Glaucoma Subspecialty meeting allows you to:

• Visit the Joint Meeting Exhibit Hall on Saturday, Nov. 10.
• Float among all Subspecialty Day meetings held on Saturday, Nov. 10 – Cornea, Glaucoma, Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, Retina and Uveitis.

Find more information about registration.

Glaucoma Program

Program DirectorsWallace L. M. Alward, MD and Thomas W. Samuelson, MD

Program Planning Group
Wallace L. M. Alward, MD, Robert M. Feldman, MD, Brian A. Francis, MD, Christopher A. Girkin, MD, Felipe A. Medeiros, MD, Eydie G. Miller-Ellis, MD, Jonathan S. Myers, MD, Thomas W. Samuelson, MD, Kuldev Singh, MD MPH

Mission StatementThe mission of the Glaucoma Subspecialty Day is to equip the general ophthalmologist with practical tools for improving the management of glaucoma patients and to highlight the latest breakthroughs in glaucoma care for the glaucoma subspecialist.

Target AudienceThis activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of general ophthalmologists, glaucoma specialists and other ophthalmologic subspecialists, and allied health personnel who are involved in the management of glaucoma patients.

Education Level
Intermediate, Advanced

GoalTo provide attendees with a comprehensive update on the diagnosis of glaucoma and its pathophysiology and treatment.

Program Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe innovations in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma within their historical context
• Compare new ideas regarding the pathophysiology of glaucomatous vision loss
• Evaluate the current status of optic disc and retinal nerve fiber layer imaging and its role in diagnosing and managing glaucoma
• Demonstrate familiarity with current issues in medical and surgical therapy for glaucoma
• Identify and manage glaucoma surgical complications

CME Accreditation
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  

The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

Attendees registered as exhibitors, spouses, and guests are not eligible for CME credits