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OCT 2014

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53 EW AAO CHICAGO 2014 ments are Changing the Practice of Medicine." Clinicians will present information on the IRIS Registry, how EHRs can improve practice, and key issues to consider when implementing an EHR. The final session of the da , "So You Want to Start Doing Micro- invasive Glaucoma Surgery," will focus on incorporating MIGS into a clinical practice. The session will fea- ture physicians describing the role of MIGS in their practice, information on the FDA approval process, and an overview of MIGS devices that are currently in clinical trials. "A real highlight will be a debate about whether or not to use new MIGS procedures in clinical practice," said Dr. Friedman. "Also, panel discussions of typical cases that we all have to manage will provide insights into how to care for patients in the office." EW Contact information Brandt: jdbrandt@ucdavis.edu Friedman: david.friedman@jhu.edu The second session will be "Challenging Surgical Cases," and will include case presentations of choroidal effusions, uncontrolled angle closure, bleb leaks, and trabeculectomy. A panel discussion will follow each case presentation. The final morning session, "Confound It! Interpreting Glaucoma Testing in the Presence of Other Eye Diseases," will use case- based examples and panel discus- sions to illuminate the challenges and pitfalls of interpreting visual fields and optic ne ve imaging in glaucoma patients with comorbid- ities such as high myopia, AMD, diabetes, and optic disc drusen. Afternoon sessions The afternoon sessions will begin with "Empowering Our Patients with Better Information," which will highlight how patients learn and at times are deceived on the internet, the roles of social media and new technology in improving adherence, and simple tips for improving the daily lives of glaucoma patients. The second afternoon session will focus on new technologies and is titled "How EMR and IT Advance- ing surgical cases to incorporating microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) into surgical practice and testing for glaucoma in the presence of other diseases. The morning sessions will focus on clinical case management and the afternoon sessions on practice management. "This meeting will update those who attend on the most recent developments in the management of glaucoma," said Dr. Friedman. "We have an incredibly good roster of speakers. There is a strong focus on case-based learning with an empha- sis on providing information that will help clinicians in the day-to-day management of their patients." Morning sessions The first topic of the day will be "Pseudoexfoliation—The Worst of Open-Angle Glaucomas," featuring presentations on the epidemiology and treatment of the disease. The session will include presentations on the natural history of pseudoexfo- liation, genetics of the disease, and how to counsel patients, followed by a panel discussion with specialists describing what they do differently in patients with this condition. Subspecialty day will focus on integrating new technologies and techniques into daily practice T he 2014 Glaucoma Subspecialty Day at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18. Presented in conjunction with the American Glaucoma Society, the meeting aims to equip ophthalmologists with practical tools for improving glau- coma management and to highlight the latest breakthroughs in care for glaucoma patients. David S. Friedman, MD, PhD, Alfred Sommer Professor of Oph- thalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, and James D. Brandt, MD, professor and vice chair of ophthalmology, and director of the glaucoma service, University of California, Davis, will chair the program. The day's sessions will cover a wide range of topics, from challeng- Glaucoma Day at AAO to encompass challenging cases, practice management by Lauren Lipuma EyeWorld Staff Writer October 2014 Au Cheval 800 W. Randolph St. 312-929-4580 auchevalchicago.com Cuisine: American Avec 615 W. Randolph St. 312-377-2002 avecrestaurant.com Cuisine: Mediterranean Balena 1633 N. Halsted St. 312-867-3888 balenachicago.com Cuisine: Italian Fat Rice 2957 W. 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