Dr. Anthony A. Fiorilli, of Freehold Township, a fellow in the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), attended Academy 2003 Dallas, the annual AAO meeting Dec. 4-7 in Dallas. Highlights of the meeting, whose theme this year was "The Future in Sight: Today’s Research, Tomorrow’s Practice," included almost 300 hours of continuing education courses, scientific presentations and an exhibit hall with more than 240 booths. More than 3,000 optometrists, vision care professionals, vision scientists and optometry students from around the world attended the meeting.
Professionals who become fellows of the academy must complete a rigorous candidacy process. Candidates must submit extensive written work and also pass an oral examination, both of which must be approved by a panel of leading optometrists and vision scientists. According to academy President Thomas L. Lewis, AAO fellows "constantly strive for the highest professional standards," and annual AAO meetings "are recognized as presenting the latest in research and information on patient and vision care."
Dr. Fiorilli, who graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Elkins Park, practices in Howell and is the president of AAO’s New Jersey chapter. This year, his chapter awarded $24,250 in scholarships, endowments and grants to optometry students who reside in New Jersey.
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