Access 2022 Recordings and Posters
Announcing the Second Global Ophthalmology Summit:
September 2023 | Atlanta, Georgia
Join your global ophthalmology colleagues to learn from one another, build networks and explore collaborations to further enhance global eye care. More details will be posted as they become available. Check back often. For now, you can see an overview below, review the final program and access the recordings and poster presentations from the first-ever Global Ophthalmology Summit
2022 Overview
Thank you for joining us at the first-ever Global Ophthalmology Summit that took place in Park City, Utah on August 12 and 13, 2022.
Highlights
- Learnings from global ophthalmology leaders through co-Sponsored sessions with ASCRS, AGS, Cornea Society, AAPOS, AUS, and more
- Intimate networking events based on geography and focus area
- Cutting-edge surgical simulation technology
- Special resident and fellow programming
- CME credits
Mission
To improve eye health and eliminate vision loss through public health advocacy, global ophthalmology education, research, collaboration and bridging global eye care stakeholders.
Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to:
- Describe the current state of vision impairment and causes in the world
- Understand the new WHO World Report on Vision
- Develop strategies for meeting the WHO’s 2030 targets
- Describe the role of social determinants of health in vision impairment and health inequities
- Describe the important of innovation and technology in meeting the challenges of blindness prevention
- Discuss the importance of equitable partnerships across geographic boundaries, as well as interprofessional entities
CME Accreditation
This activity was planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and The Moran Eye Center. The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
In-Person Meeting: The American Academy of Ophthalmology designated this activity for a maximum of 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians were to claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Virtual Meeting: The American Academy of Ophthalmology designated this activity for a maximum of 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians were to claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
2022 Contributors
Thank you to all who made the Global Ophthalmology Summit possible:
Organizers
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Aravind Eye Hospital
2022 Academic Hosts
- Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health and Science University
- Emory Eye Center, Emory University
- Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois Chicago
- Moran Eye Center, University of Utah
Academic Partners
- American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
- American Glaucoma Society
- American Society of Retina Specialists
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Uveitis Society
- International Society for the Prevention of Blindness
- International Society of Ocular Oncology
- North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
- Ophthalmology Foundation
- The Cornea Society
Organization Partners
- Help Me See
- SEE International
- Seva Foundation
Corporate Supporters
Diamond
Academic Department Supporters
Platinum
- Aravind Eye Hospital
- Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health and Science University
- Duke Eye Center, Duke University
- Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois Chicago
- Moran Eye Center, University of Utah
Gold
- Dean McGee Eye Institute
- Emory Eye Center, Emory University
- University of Michigan, Kellogg Eye Center
Exhibitors
- Katena / Corza
- Nanodropper
- YoungMD Connect