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<p class="MsoNormal">The Scientific Program Committee of the American Academy of Optometry invites the submission of abstracts for the Scientific Program of Academy 2018 San Antonio, to be held November 7-10, 2018. The abstract submission window will
<b>close on May 31, 2018 at 5:00 PM ET</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Academy's Scientific Program offers scientists, educators, and clinicians the opportunity to exchange the latest information in optometry and vision science in two formats, research paper presentations and scientific posters. The Scientific
Program Committee will consider all presentations including those from students and residents.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This year, the Scientific Program Committee will present focused sessions on special topics that will include extended discussion, integration of clinical topics, and debate on current controversies.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">All accepted presenting authors (excluding students and residents) are also eligible to register for Academy 2018 San Antonio at reduced rates. All accepted students presenting as first authors are encouraged to apply for a student travel
grant to help defray the costs of attending the meeting. The student travel fellowship submission window opens July 23, 2018.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Learn more at <a href="https://www.aaopt.org/annual-meeting/san-antonio-2018/meetings-academy2018-sciprog">
https://www.aaopt.org/annual-meeting/san-antonio-2018/meetings-academy2018-sciprog</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jenny M. Brown, MBA <br>
Director, Membership & Communications<br>
American Academy of Optometry<br>
2909 Fairgreen Street<br>
Orlando, FL 32803<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(321) 319-4860 | (321) 319-4862 Direct<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(844) 323-EYES (3937) Toll Free<br>
Fax: 407-893-9890<br>
<a href="http://www.aaopt.org/"><span style="color:blue">www.aaopt.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>See you at Academy 2018 San Antonio!<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">November 7-10, 2018<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Henry B. González Convention Center<o:p></o:p></p>
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