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54 AAO Program Preview • November 11–14, 2017 EW AAO 2017 by Ellen Stodola EyeWorld Senior Staff Writer comprehensive ophthalmologists in helping them identify conditions that may be appropriate cases to refer to colleagues. The tumor section was part of last year's program and was well received, so it was included in the program again this year with slightly different topics. Although a compre- hensive ophthalmologist wouldn't necessarily be treating tumors, Dr. Jeng noted that it's important to be able to identify them and know what the options are, as many peo- ple are uncomfortable with ocular tumors. Case presentations will be in- cluded in each section, as they have been for the last several years. The idea, Dr. Jeng said, is to bring in a complex case that ties in the topic of the session with some of the talks in the session to make it real. "It drives home all of the pearls," he said. "We left time for discussion as well," Dr. Jeng said. This allows for audience participation, and audience members will have the chance for an interactive experience by texting in their questions. This allows both for extra audience questions and for speakers to follow up on their topic. The moderators are tasked with trying to make sure all the speakers get a chance to elaborate on their topics, Dr. Jeng said. EW Editors' note: Dr. Jeng has no financial interests related to his comments. Contact information Jeng: BJeng@som.umaryland.edu comprehensive ophthalmologist, Dr. Jeng added. Since half of the audi- ence members are usually compre- hensive ophthalmologists, they may not be doing some of the techniques like Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) or keratoprosthesis implantation. However, it's still useful for them to hear about the latest techniques and outcomes. Dr. Jeng said that certain presentations may also be useful to tumors, anterior segment imaging, keratoconus, and inflammatory conditions of the anterior segment. "All of these are important topics for a corneal specialist, but the program is designed not just for corneal specialists but also for the compre- hensive ophthalmologist who wants to know the latest information," he said. Some of the medical cornea topics, like infections and dry eye, may be particularly useful for the Cornea Subspecialty Day will take place on Saturday, November 11 T his year's Cornea Subspe- cialty Day at the 2017 American Academy of Oph- thalmology (AAO) annual meeting in New Orleans will feature the theme "Keeping the Old or Breaking the Mold?" Bennie H. Jeng, MD, professor and chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Mary- land School of Medicine, Baltimore, senior co-director of the subspe- cialty day, spoke to EyeWorld about what attendees can expect. Cornea Subspecialty Day will take place on Saturday, November 11 in the La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom AB. "What we tried to do is cover topics that are of interest and where we're looking to see if what we're doing is current or if we should be doing something else," Dr. Jeng said. The program features six different sections including corneal infec- tions, keratoplasty, conjunctival October 2017 Cornea Subspecialty Day to explore "Keeping the Old or Breaking the Mold?" CORNEA and EYE BANKING NEW ORLEANS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 FORUM 2017 FallSymposium.CorneaSociety.org

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