The 2012 CAOS AAO Banquet Program was held during the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in Chicago, Illinois, on Monday, November 12, 2012 at 6 pm. There were over 230 attendees. CAOS sincerely thanks all of the attendees, speakers and sponsors, Alcon, Allergan and Merck. Thank you for making the program a huge success.

The 2012 CAOS AAO Banquet Program will be held during the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in Chicago, Illinois, on Monday, November 12, 2012 at 6 pm. There is no fee to attend. Bus service to and from the restaurant will be provided.

Pick up from the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place (Curb in front of hotel) at 5:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm, and 6:45pm. Leave restaurant at 8:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm,  9:30pm and 9:45pm to Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago Hilton, Marriott, Sheraton, and Westin Michigan Avenue.

Location:
New Furama Restaurant
2828 South Wentworth Avenue
(between 28th Place and 29th Street)
Chicago, IL, 60616
312-225-6888
www.furamarestaurant.com

6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Reception/Drinks
6:45 pm – 8:30 pm Program/Dinner

Welcome – David Pao, MD, President of CAOS

Introduction of Visiting Professors and Dignitaries

Congratulations to:

Paul Lee, MD, JD, Chairman, University of Michigan
Mark Tso, MD, ICO Golden Apple Award
David Huang, MD, Champalimaud Vision Award and ARVO Weisenfeld Award

State of AAO- Linda Tsai, MD, AAO Trustee
State of ASRS- Suber Huang, MD, President of ASRS

Scientific Session:

David Pao, MD, Nanjing COS summary and Cataract Invision Fluid Egress: An Engineer Analysis

Kristina Pao, MD, Resident/Fellow presentation
A New Probe and Technique for Bipolar Anterior Capsulotomy

Keynote Speaker:

David F. Chang, MD President of ASCRS. The Epidemic of Cataract Blindness in China: A Perfect Storm

Introduction of New CAOS President 2012-2014             Melanie Erb, MD

CAOS greatly appreciates the sponsors of the program

Merck

Allergan

Alcon