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EW AAO 2015 48 Participate in a small group dis- cussion on unhappy refractive IOL patients. Kevin Miller, MD, will be a presenter at this session. Sunday, November 15 "Introduction to Corneal and Lens-Based Refractive Surgery for Residents" SYM03 8:00–11:00 a.m. Venetian Ballroom AB Chairs J. Bradley Randleman, MD, and Ronald Krueger, MD, will lead this symposium, which will provide an overview on topics including patient evaluation, topographic evaluation, surgical explanation of LASIK, surface ablation, and patient selection, among other topics. "Advanced Corneal Topographic Analysis" Instruction Course 218 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lido 3003 Senior instructor J. Bradley Randleman, MD, and instructor William J. Dupps, MD, will lead this course that will highlight topo- graphic analysis. Attendees will learn how to identify abnormal topo- graphic patterns that could increase complications for patients, how to differentiate abnormal preop topog- raphies from artifactual images, and how to effectively use topographic imaging. "Secrets of Highly Successful Refractive Cataract Surgery Practices" Instruction Course 254 2:00–3:00 p.m. Murano 3205 This instruction course with John Hovanesian, MD, David Hardten, MD, and Kevin Corcoran will teach participants about marketing and patient communication, specifics of regulatory, billing, and legal issues involved with new technology, and clinical pearls for achieving optimal outcomes. "Challenges and Pitfalls in Femtosecond Cataract Surgery" SYM14 3:45–5:15 p.m. Hall D This combined symposium with the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) will provide attendees with specific information on femto cataract surgery, including presen- tations on challenging cataracts, by Ellen Stodola EyeWorld Staff Writer Saturday, November 14 "Unhappy Refractive IOL Patients" The Learning Lounge 2:30–3:30 p.m. LL Theater 3 a variety of refractive topics will be covered in symposia, paper sessions, courses, and labs. Below are a few options for those looking to increase their knowledge in this area. T hroughout the subspecialty days and regular program- ming at the 2015 American Academy of Ophthalmolo- gy (AAO) annual meeting, October 2015 AAO Preview • November 14–17, 2015 Refractive offerings at AAO 2015 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 CALL FOR PAPERS AND REGISTRATION NOW OPEN CorneaSociety.org | RestoreSight.org FALL EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM LAS VEGAS 2015 continued on page 50