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News|Articles|October 23, 2024
The top 10 takeaways from AAO 2024
Author(s)Sheryl Stevenson, David Hutton
This year’s conference in Chicago showcased a diverse array of practice-changing data across multiple ophthalmic specialties, including advances in cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and retinal disease treatments.
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At the 2024 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) meeting, held October 18 to 21 in Chicago, Illinois, ophthalmologists and researchers from around the world convened to share groundbreaking insights on the latest advancements in eye care. From novel approaches to treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to advancements in cataract surgery and ocular gene therapies, this year’s presentations covered a wide range of transformative developments.
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