Dr. Jacqueline Crow Achieves Fellowship at the American Academy of Optometry’s Annual Meeting

Jacqueline Crow, OD, FAAO, attended Academy 2017 Chicago on October 11-14, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Academy 2017 Chicago was the 96th annual meeting of the American Academy of Optometry. 

At this year’s meeting, Dr. Crow was awarded Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry (F.A.A.O.). Professionals who become Fellows of the Academy must complete a rigorous candidacy process and constantly strive for the highest professional standards. Candidates submit extensive written work and must also pass an oral examination. A panel of leading optometrists and vision scientists must approve both the written work and oral examination. Fewer than 10 percent of practicing optometrists are Fellows of the Academy.

The American Academy of Optometry annual meetings are recognized as presenting the latest in research and information on patient and vision care. Highlights of the meeting included nearly 250 hours of continuing education (CE) courses, scientific presentations and an exhibit hall with more than 150 companies exhibiting. More than 7,700 optometrists, vision care professionals, vision scientists and optometry students from around the world attended this prestigious meeting. 

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