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Cornea Society News – published quarterly by the Cornea Society 5 The AAO Mid-Year Forum is an excellent opportunity for ophthalmologists at all levels of training to contribute to the betterment of our profession. I feel very fortunate to have been able to take part for 2 years, and I hope to be able to con- tinue my participation in the future. CN Although an issue more vital at the state level, the AAO Mid-Year Forum highlighted the importance of the on- going battle for scope of practice among ophthalmologists and optometrists. One of my former co-residents at the Univer- sity of Florida, Ryan Smith, who attend- ed the AAO Mid-Year Forum with me in 2016, played a fundamental role in this past year's scope battle in Florida. As a third year resident, he was able to pro- vide the lead testimony against optom- etry's scope of practice expansion bill in the House Health and Human Services Health Quality Subcommittee meeting. His testimony helped to sway the votes of many committee members in favor of ophthalmology, causing a major setback for optometrists, and ultimately the bill was tabled at the next vote. We must continue efforts like Ryan's and remain current in the discussion and advocacy to protect our practice and our patients. New York State Ophthalmological Society president Amjad Hammad, MD, with Advocacy Ambassadors in Senator Chuck Schumer's office Dr. Mathews with William Trattler, MD, and Christopher Rapuano, MD, after subspecialty meeting Call for abstracts and registration open for Cornea and Eye Banking Forum, October 26 in Chicago T he second annual Cornea and Eye Banking Forum, jointly sponsored by the Cornea Society and the Eye Bank Association of America, will be held Friday, Oc- tober 26 at the Westin Michigan Avenue in Chicago. This year's event will feature: • More than 25 scientific abstract presentations • Two 30-minute symposia for topic-specific invited talks • Two award lectures, the Paton Lecture and the Troutman Prize Lecture • Four award presentations The Cornea and Eye Banking Forum draws corneal sur- geons and eye bank personnel from across the country for a program featuring the latest scientific developments in corneal surgery, eye banking, and more. The 2017 program received high ratings, with 82% of those responding saying that they expected to change their practice as a result of the program, 93% reporting that they learned something new, and 100% stating that they were satisfied with the program and would recommend it to colleagues. Abstracts are due August 6, and the early bird registra- tion deadline is September 7. Visit forum.corneasociety.org to submit an abstract or to register. CN Cornea Society presents the 2018 Fellowship Educational Summit T he Cornea Society is pleased to present the 2018 Fellowship Educational Summit for current cornea fellows in Tampa, Florida. The program directors, Jessica Ciralsky, MD, Shahzad Mian, MD, and Michael Straiko, MD, have assembled a distinguished faculty of dynamic speakers to address advanced concepts in anterior segment surgery and medical management of cornea and external diseases. Fellows will be introduced to various topics ranging from DSEK complications and outcomes to a step-by-step guide to DMEK. Suturing techniques, ocular surface basics, all aspects of complex cataract surgery, IOL management, and premium IOLs will be addressed as well. Visit fellows.corneasociety.org for full details and to register. CN

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