NOV 17, 2021
The Top Stories From AAO 2021 and Subspecialty Day
From Friday, Nov. 12 through Monday, Nov. 15, thousands convened for AAO 2021. Each evening AAO 2021 Daily reported on some of the day’s highlights, and the 15 most-viewed news stories are listed below.
Couldn’t make it to all the sessions that interested you? If you are registered for AAO 2021 or a Subspecialty Day meeting, you can use the virtual meeting platform to continue to watch online until Feb. 14, 2022. After Feb. 14, you will still be able to access sessions on-demand and claim CME credit (professional attendees only) through Aug. 1, 2022.
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The most-viewed AAO 2021 Daily news reports:
- Rapid Classification of Posterior Vitreous Detachment Status. “This presentation will change your life,” said David M. Brown, MD. Specifically, he said, a simple five-second OCT scan of the RNFL can accurately assess PVD status.
- Novel Cancer Tx and Retinal Toxicity. As cancer death rates continue to decline, “many people will be maintained long-term on cancer therapy—and these are patients who could walk into your office with a retinal problem,” said Jasmine H. Francis, MD, who outlined retinal toxicities related to several newer cancer medications.
- A Tale of Two Pandemics: In Conversation With Dr. Fauci. Enjoy some highlights from the Closing Session’s conversation between NEI Director Michael F. Chiang, MD, and Anthony S. Fauci, MD, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
- New Dx Age for Ocular Infections. In the 78th Edward Jackson Memorial Lecture, Russell N. Van Gelder, MD, PhD, presented an overview of molecular diagnostics for ocular diseases.
- When Blepharitis Calls, Smite the Mite!.
When treating blepharitis patients, look carefully for signs of infestation by tiny Demodex mites, said Christine Shieh, MD.
- Read the Insiders’ Guide to Subspecialty Day. Which presentations had appeal across subspecialties? Which might prompt a rethink of clinical practice? Program directors shared some highlights.
- From Football to Retinal Surgery—The Career Arc of 2021 Academy Laureate Michael T. Trese, MD. Few ophthalmologists have had as profound an impact on an eye disorder as Michael T. Trese, MD, has had on pediatric retinal detachment.
- Be Prepared to Act on Acute Retinal Ischemia. “The 2000s have shown us that time is brain; the 2020s will show us that time is eye,” said Valérie Biousse, MD.
- Panelists Name 2021’s Best Papers. Expert panels name the papers that they rated most highly at this year’s Original Paper sessions.
- Dry Eye? New Nasal Spray May Increase Tear Production. A recently approved nasal spray shows promise in helping dry eye patients by increasing their basal tear production, said Marjan Farid, MD.
- Shedding Light on Giant ILM Tears. Giant internal limiting membrane (ILM) tears—defined as a dehiscence of the ILM associated with an epiretinal membrane (ERM)—are often encountered in patients with ERMs. Despite this, the tears often go unrecognized and are seldom reported in the literature, said Mark W. Johnson, MD.
- Pediatric Ocular Trauma: 5 Surgical Pearls. Ankoor S. Shah, MD, PhD, shared tips for surgical management of open-globe injuries in children.
- 20 Years of Cataract Spotlight. This year’s Cataract Spotlight marked the 20th anniversary of the popular session. David F. Chang, MD, described the program’s evolution and innovations.
- AI Hits a Reality Check. How is artificial intelligence going to change ophthalmology? Aaron Y. Lee, MD, gave an update on where we are now, and the hurdles that must be overcome.
- New Tools for Orbital Surgery. “Thanks to cross-pollination with other fields, we can now introduce some wonderful new technologies to give our patients a much more pristine, precise surgical experience,” said Edward Wladis, MD.
- Jazz-Rock, Mentors, and Mayo—The Making of the 2020 Academy Laureate: George B. Bartley, MD. George B. Bartley, MD, is widely known for his past and present leadership roles in many organizations. Less known is the personal history behind these achievements. He was presented with his Acadey Laureate award at the 2021 Opening Session.
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