Program Highlights

Join friends and colleagues for the Closing Session, 3:45 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin brings history alive with an uncanny sense for detail and a master storyteller’s grasp of drama and depth as she examines the leadership triumphs, trials and tribulations of the men and women who have shaped this nation, culled from her lifetime examination of the U.S. presidency. Hear Ms. Goodwin speak about her seventh book, Leadership in Turbulent Times.

In addition, incoming Academy president, Daniel J. Briceland, MD will lay out his vision for 2023.

Announcing:

• Scott Turlow, will give the 2022 Michael F. Marmor Lecture in Ophthalmology and the Arts. Mr. Turow is the author of twelve bestselling works of fiction, including Presumed Innocent and The Last Trial. His works have also been adapted into movie and television projects.
• Michael V. Drake, MD will give the 2022 Robert N. Shaffer Lecture. Dr. Drake is currently the president of the University of California which includes 10 campuses, five medical centers and three nationally affiliated labs.
• Debra A. Goldstein, MD, FRCSC will give the 2022 C Stephen and Frances Foster Lecture. Dr. Goldstein is currently the Magerstadt Professor of Ophthalmology as well as the Director of the Uveitis Service in the Department of Ophthalmology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.

Review the list of all AAO 2022 Named Lectures.

During AAO 2022 look for a variety of sessions in hot topic areas such as:

• Artificial intelligence
• Gene therapy
• Surgical Keratoplasty
• Pars plana vitrectomy
• Congenital glaucoma
• Gonioscopy
• Monoclonal antibody treatments
• Myopia

Look for many returning, hands-on learning opportunities in Chicago.

New in 2022: Learn to Utilize and Integrate a 3D Digital Visualization System in High Volume Surgery Centers
This lab will help you understand the benefits and implementation of a digital visualization setup in your clinic.

Purchase your Skills Transfer lab tickets when you register for AAO 2022. It is strongly recommended that you also attend the Skills Transfer didactic lecture, included with in your AAO 2022 meeting registration.

Your in-person registration also includes access to several non-CME educational options:

• Stop the Bleed course, cosponsored by the American College of Surgeons, that will teach you three quick actions to prevent a death from bleeding.
• Learning Lounge where you can enjoy informal group discussions facilitated by key opinion leaders. New topics begin every 15 minutes.
• Technology Pavilion where colleagues and industry representatives talk about the latest technology trends and new tools for use in your practice.
• Industry Showcase Theater where companies give 30-minute talks about their latest products and services.