Dr. I. Howard Fine to deliver inaugural talk at Academy’s 2005 Annual Meeting

SAN FRANCISCO – The American Academy of Ophthalmology announced the addition of the new Charles D. Kelman Lecture to the popular Cataract Spotlight session offered at its Annual Meeting.

The lecture series honors the late Dr. Kelman, known as the "Father of Phaco." I. Howard Fine, MD, of Eugene, Ore, will deliver the inaugural lecture in October in Chicago.

“Dr. Fine’s outstanding contributions to the field of cataract surgery and his innovative cataract surgery techniques and instrumentation made him the obvious choice to inaugurate the Charles D. Kelman lecture series,” said Edward J. Holland, MD, the Academy’s secretary for Annual Meeting. “Worldwide, patients and doctors both continue to benefit from Dr. Fine’s commitment to provide exceptional eye care, and his ability to instill that passion in his colleagues.”

Following in Dr. Fine’s footsteps, all future Charles D. Kelman guest lecturers will also be renowned surgeons recognized for their leadership in improving cataract surgery through education or innovation.

Dr. Fine’s lecture is scheduled for Oct. 17 at noon. Please check the Annual Meeting program for lecture topic and meeting location.

The 2005 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting will be held Oct. 15 to 18 in Chicago. Subspecialty Day meetings are scheduled for Oct 14 to 15. Registration and housing opens on June 29 for Academy Members and on July 13 for nonmembers. Visit the Academy’s Web site at www.aao.org  for registration information. Additional information about the Annual Meeting, including agendas and a list of speakers and topics, will be available soon.