Everything you need to know about the 2024 AAO meeting

Young ophthalmologists and international attendees can take advantage of specialised resources. Image credit: ©WavebreakmediaMicro – stock.adobe.com

In the hustle and bustle surrounding the preparation for the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) meeting, here are just a few important resources that should not go unnoticed.

Bookmark this page for vital information about AAO which will make your experience easy and enjoyable.

Camp AAO

This is a childcare option offered by the Academy in Chicago.

Children aged 6 months to 12 years can attend and be guaranteed what AAO describes as a “safe, nurturing environment located near the McCormick Place convention center.”

The kids will be able to enjoy arts and crafts and a variety of active games.

The Camp AAO operating hours are 7:30 am to 6 pm from Friday, 18 October — Sunday, 20 October and on Monday, 21 October from 7:30 am to 4 pm.

Parents will provide food at drop-off or bring food during the day, and childcare providers will not administer any medication.

Online registration is available.

Saturday Night Celebration

This is a new social feature at AAO that replaces the Orbital Gala. The celebration provides the opportunity to meet up with friends and mingle with “ophthalmology's luminaries” while enjoying cocktails and appetizers.

Tickets cost $150 and can be purchased online. The proceeds will benefit AAO’s ophthalmic education, surgical coaching, and mentoring initiatives.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, 19 October, from 7:30 to 10:30 pm at the TAO Nightclub, 632 N. Dearborn St.

Key Locations at AAO 2024

The website lists a number of outstanding locations at AAO that the international attendees are encouraged to visit. These places are designed to facilitate networking, learning, relaxing, and recharging.

Here are just a few to get started:

The International Lounge: Your Place at AAO 2024

Room N427D

Open Friday 10/18 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Saturday 19/10 and Sunday 20/10 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Monday 21/10 from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye®

Exhibit Hall, Booth 1603
The latest exhibit is titled “Dissecting the Past: Ophthalmic Anatomy.”

Young Ophthalmologist Lounge

Room N426B

Open Friday 10/18 from 2:00 to 5:30 pm, Saturday 19/10 and Sunday 20/10 from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, and Monday 21/10 from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

Medical students, residents, fellowship trainees, and those in their first 5 years of practice who are members of the Academy can visit this resource and network.