Each year the American Academy of Ophthalmology holds their annual meeting where all of ophthalmology comes together to learn, teach, and explore the latest surgical techniques, treatments, and technology. In conjunction with the doctor’s meeting, the American Academy of Ophthalmology Executives and the Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology hold their meetings at the same time in the same location. This year the meetings were held in Las Vegas. The Kansas City Eye Clinic sent 3 doctors, two administrators, and two technicians to the conference.
Dr. Migliazzo stated, “This year’s meeting was excellent! New medication research for glaucoma is very exciting. There are new devices impregnated with medication that can be inserted under the eyelids. The medication is then slowly released over a period of 6 months and can control the eye pressure without daily drops.” He was also impressed with how much progress there is for new glaucoma surgical devices, “hopefully [they] will improve surgical outcomes with better long term results and fewer complications.”
They expected about 25,000 attendees from all over the world to visit Las Vegas for the conference. There are courses available in every specialty of ophthalmology, from the cornea to the retina and more. The conference is usually five days when you add in all the sub-specialty days, but there is time for some sight-seeing, shows, and enjoying some of the great food that Vegas has to offer.
From right to left: Dr. Ohly, Dr. Migliazzo, and Beth Migliazzo enjoying dinner at Estratorio Milos in the Cosmopolitan.
Our Administrative Project Manager, Jenni, and Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, Holly, ran the Eye Banking Association of America’s 30th Annual Run for Vision 5k out at the Springs Preserve at 6:30am. Below is a view of the strip as the sun rises and the starting line of the race. Holly also ran the 10k for the Las Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll which runs up and down the Las Vegas Strip at night.
