Several members of the KLI team participated in AAO 2023, the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) which took place in San Francisco in November. AAO 2023 was, once again, one of the largest global ophthalmic meetings, attended by 17,000 professionals including ophthalmologists from around the world, exhibitors showcasing the latest technology and innovations, as well as technicians, nurses, and many others in ophthalmology and beyond.
KLI’s team connected with old friends and colleagues, met new ones, and set the groundwork for new partnerships and initiatives for the future.
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The KLI team was especially proud to join in honoring our Board Member, Dr. Roberto Pineda II, M.D., who won the prestigious 2023 José I. Barraquer Lecture and Awardat the event. This special recognition honors Dr. Pineda’s career contributions in the field of refractive surgery and applauds Dr. Pineda for exemplifying the character and scientific dedication of Dr. Barraquer, known as a founding father of refractive surgery.
This prestigious award is given through the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS), a partner of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a leading worldwide organization for refractive and cataract surgeons.
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