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EW NEWS & OPINION 10 September 2015 address, "Two World Visions: The Myopia of Theodore Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan." Mr. Morris' first book, The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1980 and eventually became the first part in a trilogy of biographies about the 26th president. The second and third in- stallations of the series, Theodore Rex and Colonel Roosevelt, became New York Times bestsellers. epidemiology at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. Dr. Coleman's research and clinical work has spanned both ophthalmol- ogy and public health, with an em- phasis on comparative effectiveness research, visual functioning, and the societal impacts of eye diseases. Following the Jackson Memo- rial Lecture, author Edmund Morris will deliver the AAO 2015 keynote When Ronald Reagan became president in 1981, he was so im- pressed with Mr. Morris' work on The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt that he asked Mr. Morris to be his biogra- pher. Mr. Morris was initially reluc- tant to stop work on Theodore Rex to write the president's biography, but after several years, he agreed. Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan was published in 1999 and is a New York Times bestseller. Mr. Morris has written literature for The New Yorker, the New York Times, Harper's, and other periodi- cals, and is currently working on a biography of Thomas Edison. Special meetings and sessions Young ophthalmologists (YOs) face many challenges in their transition from training to practice. During the 2015 YO program on Sunday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., members of the AAO YO Committee, along with other experts, will address topics that are vital to YOs in their first few years of practice. In the first part of the session, "Pearls for Building a Solid Clinical Foundation," speakers will share tips on all things clinical, from avoiding medical errors to building and main- taining surgical skills throughout a career. The second part of the ses- sion, "Put Your Pearls into Practice," will give YOs a complete toolkit for launching a successful practice, focusing on matters of work/life bal- ance, management of medical/legal issues, and personal finance. Also taking place on Sunday is the "Q&A with FDA" session, where attendees will be able to hear the lat- est information about the drug and device approval process and news af- fecting ophthalmic products straight from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) experts. A special session on Monday, November 16 will focus on changes that impact eyecare for veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forc- es. In "Serving Those Who Serve: Changes Impacting VA and DOD Eye Care," representatives from the Association of Veterans Affairs Ophthalmologists and the Society of Military Ophthalmologists will discuss the evolution of refractive surgery in the Department of Defense (DOD) and efforts to improve access to care for military veterans. EW That's all you need! One-size-fits-all punctum plug eliminates sizing and simplifies stocking Pre-stretched shape (on inserter) avoids dilation and facilitates insertion Expanded shape (once inserted) assures snug fit and virtually eliminates pop-out Soft collar prevents migration and provides patient comfort FCI-Ophthalmics.com 800.932.4202 Plug into FCI for Dry Eye Treatment and watch the SnugPlug insertion video. Visit PlugintoFCI.com for promotional pricing ™ AAO 2015 continued from page 3 This meeting, the AAO's 119th, has a packed program featuring more than 40 symposia, 30 skills transfer labs, 20 special sessions, and 200 instruction courses. Visit us at AAO in Booth 2690

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