AFOS AAO 2022 Meeting

Armed Forces 

Optometric Society 

October 24-25, 2022

2022-2023 AFOS Board 

Welcome from Dr. Greg Smith 

Greg Smith 

OD, FAAO (PHS/IHS) 

Justin Sandholm 

OD, MPH, FAAO (Air Force) 

Meghan Elkins 

OD, FAAO (VA) 

Paula Johns 

OD, FAAO (IHS) 

Emily Sprague 

OD, FAAO (Navy) 

Laura Alexander, OD (PHS/IHS) 

Chris Alferez, OD, FAAO (Army) 

Sara Bustamante, OD, FAAO (Navy) 

Jason Christman, OD, FAAO (Army) 

Sean Dempsey, OD (VA) 

Hanna Fylpaa, OD, FAAO (PHS/IHS) 

Loralie Hodges, OD (Air Force) 

Adam Preston, OD, MEd, FAAO (Navy) 

Kyle Smith, OD, FAAO (Army Reserve) 

Bryan Sixkiller, OD, FAAO (Air Force) 

Brian Williams, OD, FAAO (VA) 

Executive Director: H. Lindsay Wright, OD 

On behalf of AFOS, I’d like to welcome you to sunny San Diego and thank you for 

joining us for an exciting meeting. We are especially excited to see so many more 

faces joining us as we all enjoy the ability to enjoy in-person CE again. As AFOS 

President, I extend a hearty welcome to all and am extremely grateful to all attendees, 

meeting planners, and our Sponsors for allowing us to come together to enjoy 

our time together. 

Dr. Greg Smith 

AFOS President

New Frontiers in 

Soft Contact Lens 

Vision and Comfort 

Introducing ACUVUE® 

OASYS 1-Day MAX 

Join us to learn how Johnson & 

Johnson Vision is helping doctors 

and patients with the introduction 

of ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day 

contact lenses, developed to address 

more patient’s needs. Coming to you 

first in sphere and multifocal! 

Presented by Kurt Moody, OD, FAAO 

Director; Professional Education 

Johnson & Johnson Vision 

Tuesday, October 25th | 2:00-3:00 pm 

Dr Moody has been employed by Johnson and Johnson Vision Care Inc. in Jacksonville, FL since 2005. He graduated from 

Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania in 1979 with a BS in Biology and then received his Doctorate in Optometry 

from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1983. After graduation Dr. Moody joined the Eye Care Specialists of North 

East Pennsylvania; one of the largest MD/OD practices in Pennsylvania where he practiced for 22 years as the Director 

of Optometric Services. During this time, he became both a Fellow and a Diplomate in the Cornea, Contact Lens and 

Refractive Technologies Section of the American Academy of Optometry. While in practice he held the office of President of 

the North East Pennsylvania Optometric Society was OD of the Year and was appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania 

to the State Board of Optometry. 

During the time Dr Moody has been employed at J&J he has spent 13 years in R&D in multiple positions leadership 

positions. During this R&D tenure, he was part of the teams that developed both 1-Day Acuvue TruEye and led the team 

that developed 1-Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism. Dr Moody also was the R&D lead that developed 1-Day Acuvue 

Moist Multifocal. It was the development of this product for which Dr Moody and his team were awarded the prestigious 

Johnson Medal. In 2015 Dr Moody became the Director of the Clinical Science group, charged with the creation of clinical 

development plans for new contact lens products and the establishment of the clinical 

science behind these products. He then spent two years helping with the newest J&J 

business; Ocular Surface Disease where he was responsible for the professional education 

and KOL management. Most recently, in 2000 Dr Moody has returned to the Vision Care 

side of the business taking the position of Director of Professional Education for North 

America. 

Dr Moody is a Board Member of the Alumni Association of the Pennsylvania College of 

Optometry in Philadelphia. He and his wife Georgia have 3 children – Kaitlyn (35) Indianapolis, 

Dr Kelsey, OD (32) Atlanta and Jacob (25) Kansas City. 

Dr. Kurt Moody, OD FAAO, FBCLA 

Cornea, Contact Lens and Refractive Technologies Diplomate

Monday, October 24th AFOS Federal Service Optometry Program (5 hrs CE) 

All Courses and Events will take place in the North Tower on the 2nd Floor 

Time Event Where Who 


0900 – 1300 

Registration and 

packet pick-up for 

attendees 

Outside Marriott 

Grand Ballroom 5 

1200 -1300 

Exhibit Hall Opening 

and Lunch 

Marriott Grand 

Ballroom 8 

Dr. Matthew Polster 

1310-1400 

Advanced Corneal 

Evaluations in Military 

Accessions 


Ballroom 5 Dr. Christopher Putnam 

Dr. Richard Baird 

(1 hr COPE) 

COPE ID: 81286-TD 

Dr. Jason Christman 

Dr. Amanda Quelly 

1500 – 1700 

San Diego Sea 

Harbor Tour 

$25per/person 

RSVP necessary 

More Info on 

Page 27 

We will meet at 2:15pm at the North End 

of the pool to walk (.75mi) to the 

boat dock Or meet at 970 N. 

Harbor Drive at Pier 2 at 2:45pm 

1000 – 1230 

AFOS Grand 

Rounds 

(3 hr COPE) 

COPE ID 81023-GO 


Ballroom 5 

Dr. Christopher 

Cordes 

Dr. Courtney Rafferty 

Dr. Jennifer Stowe 

1830 – 1930 

Laser Dazzle Threats, 

Effects, and Mitigation 

Strategies: From 

Military Operations to 

Primary Care 

(1 hr COPE) 

COPE ID: 81287-GO 


Ballroom 5 

Dr. Lyndsey Ferris 

Dr. Thomas Heinen 

Dr. Megan Tomsik 

1930 - 2100 

Exhibit Hall and 

Welcome Reception 


Ballroom 8 

Dr. Christopher Luft 

Dr. Lynn Ueshiro 

Dr. Marcelo Moya 

Dr. Kaitlin Vass

COOPERVISION PRESENTS: 

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NYSE:COO), is one of the 

world’s leading manufacturers of contact lenses. The company produces a 

full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly soft contact lenses that 

feature advanced materials and optics, and premium rigid gas permeable lenses 

for orthokeratology and scleral designs. CooperVision has a strong heritage 

of addressing the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia, 

childhood myopia, and highly irregular corneas; and offers the most complete 

portfolio of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a 

combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the 

company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real 

advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, 

visit www.coopervision.com. 

Dr. Justine L Siergey OD, FSLS specializes in hard 

to fit contact lens patients including irregular cornea, 

post-surgical and dry eye disease and refractive 

surgery management. She has created and managed 

several specialty lens clinics in both private practice 

optometry and group OD/MD settings. Currently, 

she is the Manager of Professional Affairs in Irregular 

Cornea for CooperVision SEC’s America’s division. 

She is a fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society 

and the former fellowship chair of their international 

board. Dr. Siergey is originally from Calgary, Alberta, 

Canada and earned her Doctor of Optometry at 

Pacific University College of Optometry in 

Forest Grove, Oregon. 

Justine L. Siergey OD, FSLS 

Manager, Professional Affairs – Irregular Cornea, Americas.

Tuesday 

Oct 25th 

10:20am-12pm 

So you 

want to be 

a presenter?! 

AFOS Workshop Series 

By Drs. Chris Cordes, Meghan Elkins, 

Jacqueline Hallauer, and Greg Smith 

Are you interested in presenting a Grand Rounds case? 

Are you wanting to develop your communication skills with peers? 

When was the last time you had to step up in front of a room full of people? 

Do you want to pursue the opportunity tospeak atconferences on 

topics or cases that interest you? 

If you said “YES” to any of those 

questions than this course is for you! 

AFOS presents a lecture series to help educate potential future lecturers on how to develop a lecture, 

acquire CE certification, and find a venue to give the lecture to a live audience. 

Workshop goes through the lecture approval process and provide background on the various CE 

accrediting bodies. Plus, provide tips and pointers on public speaking and lecture delivery to both live 

and virtual audiences. 

This is an interactive course so you are welcome to bring your laptop with a presentation or materials you 

are working on for tips. 

* AFOS Members Only

Tuesday, October 25th AFOS Federal Service Optometry Program (9+ hrs CE) 

All Courses and Events will take place in the North Tower on the 2nd Floor 



0700 – 1200 

Registration and 

packet pick-up for 

attendees 

Outside Marriott 

Grand Ballroom 5 

1200 – 1300 

Exhibit Hall Break 

and Lunch 


Ballroom 8 

0700 – 0800 

Breakfast and Exhibit 

Hall Session 


Ballroom 8 

Dr. Chris Cordes 

0800 – 0940 

Glaukos presents 

“Keratoconus 

Update” 

(2 hrs COPE) 



Ballroom 5 

Dr. Tracy Schroeder 

Swartz 

0940 – 1020 

Exhibit Hall Coffee 

Break 


Ballroom 8 

So, you want to be a 

Presenter!? 

AFOS Workshop 

Dr. Meghan Elkins 

1300 – 1440 

See page 11 for 

more info 


Ballroom 3 

Dr. Tina Aldana 

(2 hrs COPE) 

Dr. Jacqueline Hallauer 

* AFOS Members Only 

** RSVP necessary 

AFOS-AAO 2022: TBI 

Visual Dysfunction, 

Vision Rehab 

Workshop 

1000 – 1230 

See page 28 

for more info 


Ballroom 4 

Dr. Lyndsey Ferris 

Dr. Greg Smith 

(3 hrs COPE) 

COPE ID: 81288-FV 

* AFOS Members Only 

** RSVP necessary 

Dr. Chang Yaramothu 

1300 – 1350 

Autoimmune Disease 

and the Eye Series 1: 


and the Anterior 

Segment 


Ballroom 5 

Dr. Anthony DeWilde 

1020 – 1200 

VA Grand Rounds 

(2 hrs COPE) 



Ballroom 5 


(1 hr COPE) 

COPE ID 77216-SD

Tuesday, October 25th AFOS Federal Service Optometry Program (9+ hrs CE) 


1300 – 1350 

1400 – 1450 

Bausch and Lomb 

presents “Revive 

Contact Lens 

Workshop” 


more info 

(1 hr CE) 


and the Eye Series 2: 

The Weight is Over – 

The New Guidelines 

Help Optometrists 

Modify Plaquenil Risk 


Ballroom 4 


Ballroom 5 

Dr. Melissa Barnett 


Come see for 

yourself. 

ZEISS at AFOS 2022 

(COPE ID 77219-PH) 

1400 – 1450 

Johnson and Johnson 

presents “New Frontiers 

in Soft Contact Lens 

Vision and Comfort – 

Introducing ACUVUE® 

OASYS 1-Day MAX” 


Ballroom 4 

Dr. Kurt Moody 

See page 5 

for more info 

(1 hr CE) 

* RSVP necessary 

1500 – 1640 

Service Chief Breakout 

Sessions 

See page 16 

for more info 

(2 hr COPE) 

Air Force Grand 11 

Army Grand 12 

Navy Grand 10 

PHS/HS Rancho 1 

VA Grand 3 

Reservist/Guard Grand 4 

Col Darren Rhoton 

COL Kenney Wells 

CDR Ann MacDonald 

CDR Greg Smith 

Dr. Scott Slagle 

Lt Col J. Christopher Freeman 

Col Jennifer Carver 

1640 - 1720 

Exhibitor/Sponsor 

Spotlight and Raffle 


Ballroom 8 

1720 – 1900 

Amniotic Membrane Wet 

lab by CorzaMedical 


more info 

(2 hr COPE) 

* RSVP necessary 


Ballroom 3 

Dr. Nicholas Colatrella 

Dr. Jeffrey Varanell 

ZEISS CLARUS 500 and ZEISS CIRRUS 5000 

We are excited to connect with you at AFOS at Marriott’s Marquis San Diego! Stop by the ZEISS booth to 

experience the ultra-widefield fundus imaging of the CLARUS ® 

500 from ZEISS to aid in differential diagnosis, 

and the CIRRUS ® 

5000 from ZEISS for advanced OCT imaging to help improve your clinical workflow. 

1720 – 1900 

Career Transition Panel 

(2 hr CE) 


Ballroom 4 

Experience this lineup in real life when you visit ZEISS at AFOS! 

1930 – 2130 

AFOS Membership and 

Awards Reception 


Ballroom 5 

CAP-en-US_31_030_0146I © Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc., 2022. All rights reserved.

Section Chiefs 

Breakout Sessions 

This presentation is designed to allow each branch to meet 

and discuss the latest standards, regulations and protocols 

that affect their optometric mission and personal career as 

a federal service optometrist. AFOS was created by the 

Service Chiefs for this very purpose! 

Ask 

about our 

year end 

savings! 

Air Force 

Col Darren Rhoton 

Air National Guard 

Lt Col J. Christopher Freeman 

Air Force Reserve 

Col Jennifer Carver 

Navy 

CDR Ann MacDonald 

Tuesday, October 25 at 3pm 

PHS/IHS 

CDR Greg Smith 

VA 

Dr. Scott Slagle 

Army 

COL Kenney Wells 

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2022 AFOS Awards 

Service-Specific Awards 

AIR FORCE JUNIOR 

OPTOMETRIST 

OF THE YEAR 

ARMY JUNIOR 

OPTOMETRIST 

OF THE YEAR 

NAVY JUNIOR 

OPTOMETRIST 

OF THE YEAR 

AIR FORCE 

OPTOMETRIST 

OF THE YEAR 

ARMY OPTOMETRIST 

OF THE YEAR 

PHS/IHS OPTOMETRIST 

OF THE YEAR 

DR. MATTHEW THOLL 

DR. JASON CHRISTMAN 

DR. BRENT HUME 

DR. CHRISTOPHER PUTNAM 

DR. ANN RUDICK 

DR. CHRIS CORDES 

PUBLIC HEALTH 

SERVICE JUNIOR 

OPTOMETRIST 

OF THE YEAR 

VA JUNIOR 

OPTOMETRIST 

OF THE YEAR 

NAVY OPTOMETRIST 

OF THE YEAR 

RESERVIST 

OPTOMETRIST 

OF THE YEAR 

DR. RANDY COX 

DR. SEAN DEMPSEY 

DR. EMILY SPRAGUE 

DR. CHRISTOPHER LUFT


Tuesday, October 25th from 1-2pm 

Drum roll please… AFOS is committed to recognizing excellence within 

the field and within our organization. The overall AFOS Junior Optometrist 

and Optometrist of the Year will be announced at this meeting! 

Join us on Tuesday, October 25th at 7:30pm for the AFOS Annual Awards Ceremony 

and Reception. We are excited to honor and celebrate all of this year’s award 

recipients and unveil these overall award winners! 

The recipients of the Armed Forces Optometric Society 

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contact lenses, novel technologies and wellness. 

Dr. Melissa Barnett


Orion Award 

Corza Medical presents by Dr. Jeffrey Varanelli and Dr. Nicholas Colatrella 

Tuesday, October 25th 

at 5:10pm 

The Orion Award is the highest honor that AFOS can bestow for most significant 

contributions to the advancement of AFOS and Optometry. 

The recipient of the Armed Forces Optometric Society 

ORION AWARD FOR 2022 

for his dedication to his country, Air Force, and federal service optometry 

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and Remove Lenses 

The amniotic membrane is a 

biologic tissue that promotes 

healing of the ocular surface. This 

two -hour workshop discusses 

sutureless amniotic membranes 

available for optometric use, 

and discusses their current 

indications, while allowing the 

participant to insert and remove 

DR. HOWARD MCALISTER 

the various tissues. 

(COPE ID: 79867-TD) 

Dr. Jeffrey Varanelli 

Dr. Nicholas Colatrella 

We are very proud of the winners on their outstanding achievements and 

service to not only our profession but also to our great nation.

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Class B – all other days of attendance except travel days and noted above. 

Army members traveling in a Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) status are not required to wear their uniform. 

Navy 

Khaki’s or Service Dress Blues for both meetings (sweater or Eisenhower jacket is authorized with Blues unless 

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Join AFOS in 

San Diego for a 

fantastic Harbor Tour! 

Monday, October 24th from 3-5pm 

The Admiral Hornblower is a 151-foot mega yacht newly restyled to modern elegance. 

We will enjoy the best sightseeing on San Diego Bay—with a professionally narrated 

harbor boat tour of San Diego. Join us on the water as we see Seaport Village, 

Shelter Island, ship-building and dry-docking facilities, Coronado Island, Point Loma, 

and Cabrillo National Monument, and much more! 

As we cruise, we’ll see delightful marine animals and majestic sea birds. Our onboard 

staff of local history and wildlife enthusiasts can’t wait to share their knowledge with 

you for a truly memorable experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to capture 

all the sights in photos and video. 

Join us for a great discounted price! $25/per person. 

Limited to 50 guests so book today! Guests invited to join, as well! 

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JOIN AIR FORCE’S 

OPTOMETRY TBI 

WORKING GROUP 

Tuesday, Oct 25 from 10-12:30pm 

This workshop will consist of an introduction to the diagnosis and 

treatment of vision dysfunction in mild traumatic brain injury for 

the primary care optometrist. Providers will be partnered during 

the last portion of the class and have the opportunity to run 

through procedures with trainers available to answer questions 

and provide feedback. 

Dr. Tina Aldana Dr. Lyndsey Ferris Dr. Chang Yaramothu 

3 hr COPE CE | AFOS Members Only | RSVP Necessary

Career Transitions Panel 

When your career path transitions from federal service optometry to a new adventure, 

which path is right for you? Join AFOS for this dynamic panel discussion on options 

to pursue in your future! 

Dr. Robert Dinga 

Dr. Dinga is a clinical and operations executive with over 20 years of 

experience and a proven track record of success. Dr. Dinga’s previous 

military experience as an enlisted soldier and officer helped him 

develop a highly effective combination of clinical and business acumen, 

enabling him to provide strategic direction and build teamwork in highly 

competitive market conditions. 

Dr. James Elledge 

Dr. James Elledge is a 1997 graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis 

College of Optometry. He completed a residency in Ocular Disease at the 

University of Alabama-Birmingham College of Optometry in 1998 and a 

Fellowship in Clinical Management at the State University of New York College 

of Optometry in 2006. 

Dr. Elledge has been a member of the Armed Forces Optometric Society since 

1995 and was recognized as the Army’s AFOS Optometrist of the Year in 2017. 

He is a two-time AFOS Orion Award nominee and has lectured at multiple 

AFOS meetings. 

Dr. Elledge retired from Active Duty Service on May 31, 2022. He currently 

serves on the Board of Directors for the San Antonio Lighthouse for the 

Blind and Visually Impaired and is completing the requirements to serve as a 

volunteer optometrist at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. 

Additionally, Dr. Elledge serves as a fill-in Optometrist for LasikPlus and The 

Lasik Vision Institute at their San Antonio and Austin locations. He and his 

business partners will re-introduce Pearle Vision Centers to the San Antonio 

Market with their first location projected to open in early 2023. 

Tuesday, October 25th at 5:00pm 

Dr. Osama Said 

A graduate of North Carolina State University with degrees in Electrical 

Engineering and mathematics, Dr. Said earned his Doctor of Optometry from 

the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia. He is licensed to 

practice optometry in North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, and 

Florida. 

Dr. Said founded Triangle Eye Institute in 2007 where he and his partner OD 

quickly grew the group to 5 locations in the greater Raleigh NC metro. The 

addition of a full time Ophthalmologist in 2011 helped cement the Triangle Eye 

Institute as a leading provider of full scope eyecare . Dr. Said partnered with 

MyEyeDr. in 2014 where he currently serves as a member of the professional 

services team. 

An avid educator and preceptor, Dr. Said manages the MyEyeDr. Externship 

program under the Department of Clinical Excellence. The program spans 

across 18 states and over 50 preceptors. He currently serves as adjunct faculty 

for Salus University, Midwestern University, University of Pikeville and New 

England College of Optometry. He has been named “Preceptor of the year” 

on two separate occasions: In 2013 by Salus University, and most recently 

in 2021 by Midwestern University. Additionally, he is a nationally renowned 

lecturer and has spoken on a wide range of topics including contact lenses, 

ocular disease, amniotic membranes and practice management. 

Britt Clark 

Working to place Doctors of Optometry in our Walmart Vision Center Practices 

that offer the freedom to practice healthcare based on professional goals. 

I’ve worked placing student and Doctors of Optometry for over 20 years 

throughout 40+ states and Puerto Rico.

Career Transitions Panel 

Lisa Marshall - Senior Manager of Optometrist and License Recruiting 

Having over 30 Years of experience in the Optical Industry with 

EssilorLuxottica in Field Operations, Talent Acquisition and Eyecare, Lisa now 

is Leading a Dynamic Team of Recruiters Advocating for both Optometrist 

and Licensed Opticians. Lisa is skilled at connecting Optometrist, based on 

their personal and professional goals, with flourishing and compelling career 

opportunities across the EssilorLuxottica Brands. Providing mentorship and 

support through-out the process. 

SAVE THE DATE 

Join AFOS in Atlanta, February 27-28, 2023! We are excited 

to help SECO celebrate their 100th Anniversary! 

THANK YOU TO OUR GREAT 

SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING AFOS! 

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