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    The American Academy of Ophthalmology's newsletter for young ophthalmologists (YOs) — those in training as well as in their first few years in practice.

    YO Info Editorial Board

    James G. Chelnis, MD — Chair
    Andrew W. Francis, MD
    Viraj Jayesh Mehta, MD
    Aaron M. Miller, MD, MBA
    Natasha Nayak Kolomeyer, MD
    Evan Silverstein, MD
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