AFOS-Virtual Program 2023NOLA

Association of Armed Forces
& Federal Optometric Services
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 PATRIOT SPONSORS

2023-2024 AFOS Board of Trustees
Welcome from Dr. Greg Smith
President
President-elect
Vice President
Secretary-
Treasurer
Immediate
Past President
Dr. Greg
Smith
OD, FAAO (PHS/IHS)
Dr. Meghan
Elkins
OD, FAAO (VA)
Dr. Christopher
Alferez
OD, FAAO (Army)
Dr. Adam
Preston
OD, FAAO (IHS)
Dr. Emily
Sprague
OD, FAAO (Navy)
Trustee Members
Laura Alexander, OD (PHS/IHS)
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)
Micah Kinney, OD, PhD, FAAO (Navy)
Marcelo Moya, OD (Army)
Bryan Sixkiller, OD, FAAO (Air Force)
Kyle Smith, OD, FAAO (Army Reserve)
Brian Williams, OD, FAAO (VA)
Jeffrey Wilson (OD candidate 2025)
On behalf of AFOS, I’m excited to welcome you to NOLA, the home of this
year’s AFOS meeting held in conjunction with the American Academy of
Optometry. We have an exciting education program in store for you and
hope you join us as well for an exciting Riverboat Cruise.
Thank you for joining us for another enjoyable meeting. As AFOS President,
I extend a hearty welcome to all attendees and our Sponsors for allowing
us to come together to enjoy our time together.
Dr. Greg Smith
AFOS President
Executive Director: H. Lindsay Wright, OD

MAXimize Contact
Lens Technology
for your Patients
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 10th
from 1-1:50pm in Poydras Room
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 9th AFOS Federal Service Optometry Program (5 hrs CE)
All Courses and Events will take place in the 3rd Floor of the InterContinental Hotel
Time Event Where Who
Time Event Where Who
1030 – 1700
Registration and
packet pick-up for
attendees
La Salle
Lobby
1550 – 1620 Exhibit Hall
La Salon
Ballroom B&C
1100 - 1200
Ophthalogix presents
“ECLIPSE & AURORA
AMT: YOUR SECRET
WEAPON IN THE
OCULAR SURFACE
WAR
How YOU Can
Become a Multi-
Mechanistic Warrior”
(COPE ID 85729-TD)
Acadian Room
Dr. Alexander Kabiri
1620 – 1710
“Rapid Fire: Double
the Fun! Common
Palsies and Uncommon
Masqueraders”
La Salle
Ballroom A
Dr. Mary Chivetta
1130 – 1230 Exhibit Hall Opening
La Salon
Ballroom B&C
(COPE ID 86987-NO)
Dr. Ramya Natarajan
1230 – 1320
“Artificial Intelligence
in Eyecare”
(COPE ID 86979-GO)
La Salle
Ballroom A
Dr. Rex Ballinger
Dr. My-Chau Nguyen
1320 – 1400 Exhibit Hall
La Salon
Ballroom B&C
1800 – 2100
New Orleans Dinner
Sightseeing Cruise
RSVP Necessary
Woldenberg Park
400 Toulouse St.
New Orleans, LA
70130
1400 – 1450
1500 – 1550
“Ocular
Manifestations of
Acquired Kidney
Disease”
(COPE ID 86986-SD)
“Incidental Findings
on Optical Coherence
Tomography (OCT)”
(COPE ID 86985-TD)
La Salon
Ballroom A
La Salle
Ballroom A
Dr. Kimberly Darke
Join AFOS for a fantastic dinner riverboat cruise!
Monday, October 9th from 6-9pm
After 5 great hours of CE, join your colleagues and friends
for the evening. You’ll get an authentic New Orleans
riverboat experience of a grand paddlewheeler on a
leisurely, two-hour cruise down the mighty Mississippi
River. Enjoy traditional live jazz, craft cocktails and all the
beautiful New Orleans sites. Make sure you check out all
four decks. The top deck is a sight to see!
Reservations Necessary
Dr. Kimberly Darke
We will be meeting at Woldenberg Park at 5:40pm. It is a 15-minute (0.5 mile) walk or
quick car ride from the hotel. Our reserved dinner time is set for 7:45pm.

COOPERVISION PRESENTS:
Contact Lenses
for All Ages
Tuesday, Oct 10th from11:20am - 12:10pm | Poydras Room
Explore the diverse world of contact lenses tailored for every age. CooperVision offers
an extensive selection of soft and specialty gas permeable (GP) lenses, catering to a
broad spectrum of patient requirements. From pediatric-specific solutions, myopia
control for children, and designs optimized for digital device users to lenses for those
with irregular corneas and presbyopic challenges, CooperVision consistently delivers
vision correction tailored to individual needs throughout their lifetime.
Dr. Ashley Tucker graduated from the University
of Houston College of Optometry where she
also completed a Cornea and Contact Lens
Residency. Dr. Tucker is a partner at Bellaire
Family Eye Care and The Contact Lens Institute
of Houston and is also a Visiting Assistant
Professor at UHCO. Dr. Tucker spends the
majority of her clinic time managing patients
who are in need of specialty contact lenses or
myopia management.
Ashley Tucker
OD, FAAO, FSLS, Diplomate, ABO

Tuesday
Oct 9th
11am - 12pm
Acadian 1
ECLIPSE &
AURORA AMT
YOUR SECRET WEAPON IN
THE OCULAR SURFACE WAR
Tuesday, October 10th AFOS Federal Service Optometry Program (9+ hrs CE)
Time Event Where Who
0700 – 1200
0700 – 0800
0800 – 0940
Registration and
packet pick-up for
attendees
Breakfast and Exhibit
Hall Session
Service Chief
Breakout Sessions
See page 16
for more info
(2 hr COPE)
(COPE ID 87487-PB)
La Salle Lobby
La Salon
Ballroom B&C
Air Force - Acadian 1
Army - Pelican 1
Navy - Pelican 2
PHS/HS - Poydras
VA - Acadian 2
La Salle Ballroom A
Reservist/Guard -
Acadian 2
Lt Col Jeffrey Newsom
COL Kenney Wells
CAPT Robert Senko
CAPT Greg Smith
Dr. Jeanette Varanelli
Lt Col J. Christopher Freeman &
Col Jennifer Carver
0940 – 1020 Exhibit Hall Break LaSalon Ballroom B/C
With a quick and easy application process, learn how Eclipse and Aurora
AMT can treat a wide variety of common conditions, and how it can greatly
benefit your patients. A live application demonstration will be conducted, as
well as an opportunity for attendees to apply Eclipse/Aurora.
1020 – 1110
Glaukos presents
“Keratoconus: Hiding
in Plain Sight”
(COPE ID 86981-TD)
La Salle Ballroom A
Dr. Gloria Chiu
Dr. Kabiri is a recognized key opinion leader in anterior ocular
inflammatory disorders (including dry eye and allergic eye disease),
glaucoma, infectious diseases of the eye, dry eye and ocular
inflammation. He serves nationally in an advisory capacity to several
eyecare industry leaders, contributing significantly to new product
development, launches and other initiatives. Dr. Kabiri regularly
shares his expertise in academic and industry roles while continuing
to actively practice in Bronx, NY.
DR. ALEX KABIRI, OD
1120 – 1210
“Ophthalmic
Diagnostic Data
in the era of MHS
GENESIS”
(COPE ID 82508-GO)
OR
CooperVision
presents “Contact
Lenses for All Ages”
See page 8
for more info
(1 hr CE)
La Salle Ballroom A
OR
Poydras
Dr. Marcus Coyler
Dr. Ashley Tucker
1210 – 1300
Exhibit Hall Break
and Lunch
La Salon
Ballroom B&C

Time Event Where Who
Time Event Where Who
“Neurologic ‘Dry’ Eye”
1300 – 1440
OR
1300 – 1350
“Intense Pulsed
Light: Understanding
treatment mechanism
and therapeutic
applications”
(COPE ID 86965-TD)
OR
Johnson and Johnson
presents “MAXimize
Contact Lens
Technology for your
Patients”
See page 8
for more info
(1 hr CE)
La Salle Ballroom A
Poydras
Dr. Marc Meyer
Dr. Kurt Moody
1630 – 1720
1730 – 1930
1945 - 2200
(COPE ID 86569-NO)
OR
“Faculty Development
Education Part 2”
(1 hr CE)
“Force Generation
and Opportunities in
Academic Optometry”
See page 22
for more info
(COPE ID 87009-PM)
AFOS Membership and
Awards Reception
La Salle Ballroom A
La Salle Ballroom A
Tremé (2nd Floor)
Dr. Jacqueline Theis
Drs. Kevin Jackson, Andrew Archila, and
Christopher Alferez
and Career Transition Panel
1400-1450
“Mindful Optometry”
(COPE ID 86983-PO)
Poydras
Dr. Andrew Archila
Meeting Dress Requirements
Air Force:
- Service Dress for both meetings. Civilian clothes are authorized on travel days.
- Air Force members traveling in a Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) status are not required to
wear their uniform.
1440 – 1530
Exhibitor/Sponsor
Spotlight and Raffle
“Photophobia – when
light hurts after brain
injury, migraine and
beyond”
(COPE ID 85375-NO)
LaSalon
Ballroom B/C
La Salle Ballroom A
Dr. Jacqueline Theis
Army:
- ASU or AGSU for both meetings. Civilian attire is appropriate for day of arrival and departure
for Army members.
- Class A (with jacket)
- Army members traveling in a Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) or Leave status are not required
to wear the uniform.
Navy:
- Khaki’s or Service Dress Blues for both meetings (sweater or Eisenhower jacket is authorized with
Blues unless presenting).
- Civilian clothes are authorized on travel days.
1530 - 1620
OR
“Faculty Development
Education Part 1”
(1 hr CE)
Poydras
PHS/IHS:
- Service dress blues for both meetings. Business casual approved for travel days.
- USPHS members traveling in a Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) status are not required to
wear their uniform.
VA:
Business professional
Dr. Hava Haischer-Rollo
Civil Service & GS:
Business professional

Come see for
yourself.
ZEISS at AFOS 2022
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!
PHS/IHS
CAPT Greg Smith
Air Force
Col Darren Rhoton
Air Force Reserve
Col Jennifer Carver
VA
Dr. Jeanette Varanelli
ZEISS CLARUS 500 and ZEISS CIRRUS 5000
Air National Guard
Lt Col J. Christopher Freeman
Navy
CAPT Robert Senko
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.
Experience this lineup in real life when you visit ZEISS at AFOS!
Tuesday, October 10th at 8am
Army
COL Kenney Wells
CAP-en-US_31_030_0146I © Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc., 2022. All rights reserved.

2023 AFOS Awards
Service-Specific Awards
AIR FORCE JUNIOR
OPTOMETRIST
OF THE YEAR
NAVY JUNIOR
OPTOMETRIST OF
THE YEAR
ARMY JUNIOR
OPTOMETRIST OF
THE YEAR
IHS JUNIOR
OPTOMETRIST OF
THE YEAR
VA JUNIOR
OPTOMETRIST OF
THE YEAR
RESERVIST OF THE
YEAR
DR. BROOKE KIBEL
DR. SKYLAR WILLIAMS
DR. MARCELO MOYA
DR. TIFFANI METHVIEN
DR. KIMBERLY DARKE
DR. TING ZHANG
ARMY OPTOMETRIST
OF THE YEAR
AIR FORCE
OPTOMETRIST OF
THE YEAR
NAVY OPTOMETRIST
OF THE YEAR
PHS OPTOMETRIST
OF THE YEAR
VA OPTOMETRIST OF
THE YEAR
STUDENT OF THE
YEAR
DR. ADRIENNE ARI
DR. FRANK KUCHERA
DR. SARA BUSTAMANTE
DR. LAURA ALEXANDER
DR. REX BALLINGER
JEFFREY WILSON

2023 AFOS Awards
Orion Award
Transform and scale your practice
Optimize workflow with automation
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functionalities in a small package—providing all necessary
data for a comprehensive screening in a small footprint.
The compact Eye Refract and VX 650 can be placed on a
single tabletop or separately in a five square feet pre-test
room. Our 2nd generation Eye Refract offers the only
computer-assisted dynamic refraction on the market.
Powered by Shack-Hartmann wavefront technology
and iterative and adaptive cycle testing, the Eye Refract
provides consistent and repeatable refractions from
anywhere in less than four minutes.
Advance your practice with the optovue OCT
that practically runs itself
The iScan 80 offers all of the scans available on a traditional
OCT with the added benefit of simplified operation. Scan
acquisition is as easy as positioning the patient with the
assistance of iScan 80’s Pupil Alignment Technology,
choosing the scan and pushing start. The iScan 80 performs
all of the focus and alignment operations while talking the
patient through the entire exam.
Increase optical ROI with smart finishing
Briot Couture can increase your productivity and reduce
your risk of misalignment with its torque management
system (TMS). Its advanced sensors and intelligent
software maintain constant pressure on the lens—resulting
in a beautiful 3D fit every time. Wavefront lens analysis
allows any operator to read, spot, and map all lens types
with precision - eliminating tedious manual preparation,
ensuring accuracy, and increasing efficiency.
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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 2023
for his dedication to his country, Navy, and federal service optometry
DR. TYSON BRUNSTETTER
We are very proud of the winners on their outstanding achievements and
service to not only our profession but also to our great nation.

ULTRA M SERIES
Slit Lamps Series
• Light-gathering Ultra Optics, enhanced
by high-luminance LED
• Comfortable six-degree converging binocular tubes
• Both compact and vertical tower style light source
• Patent-pending, built-in background
illumination
• 6.3x, 10x, 16x, 25x, 40x magnifications available
• Special blue-correction LED, red-free, yellow,
and cobalt filters
• Larger 0-14 mm, continuously variable aperture
• Clustered controls including joystick with
illumination boost or image capture trigger
• Fully integrated (cable-free), low-voltage system
optimized for digital imaging integration
• Expanded chin rest design for easier patient access
M3 ®
Auto-Refractor/
Keratometer & Non-
Contact Tonometer
• World’s first combination
ARK/NCT unit
• Space-saving
• Automatic Eye tracking system
• Super Luminescent Diode (SLD) measures
patients with cataracts, IOLs, corneal opacities,
and post LASIK
• Zonal Ring Method
SC-1600
LCD Acuity System
• Simple, versatile and
technologically advanced
• Stable, secure operating systems
• Comfortable, user-friendly remote control
• Programmability for separate users
or programs
• Contrast sensitivity, complete letter/character
randomization
• Integrates with Marco TRS System
CUSTOMIZED EXAM
LANES
A wide selection of complete exam lane
packages offer a variety of features that suit
every need and budget.
EPIC ®
Refraction System
• Customized integrated
refraction workstation
• Sets the standard for time
efficient refractions,
but does so in less space
than ever before
• Motorized adjustable table
• Color touch screen that
can be turned to patient
for near testing
TRS
Refraction System
• Remote refraction for
comprehensive exams
from a safe social distance
• Reduce exam times so
you can see more patients
• Replaces a standard refractor
• Instantaneous comparison of old vs. new Rx
• EMR Integration
• Eliminate physical strain
• Programmable refractions
• Cuts refraction time by 25-50%
• Additional exams per day
Sponsor
OPD-SCAN III
Corneal Analyzer Autorefractor/
Keratometer, Topographer,
Pupillometer and Integrated
Wavefront Aberrometer
• Total and internal OPD
mapping separates corneal
and internal astigmatism
• Corneal spherical
aberration and coma
displayed
• Retro illumination image
• Blue light Topography
• Measures pupils up to 9.5mm
• Measures Angle Kappa and Angle Alpha
• Provides day and night refractions
• Toric IOL Summary to mark axis pre-op
• ECCP — Effective Central and Corneal Power
and APP-Average Pupil power for IOL
power calculating
• Provides day and night refractions
LM-7/7P
Lensmeter Series
• Hartmann-Shack sensor
with 108 measurement points
• Green measurement light for
greater precision
• Automatic lens detection —
including Multifocals
• Advanced Prism Rx position
layout function
• Scale mode function
facilitates PD measurement
• UV transmittance measurement
• 5.7” color LCD touch screen control
• EyeCare Card Reader
• LM-7P has high-speed printer with auto cutter
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Government
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904-642-9330, Ext. 119
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Vice President
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rkalapp@marco.com
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Career Transitions Panel
$25
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!
Briana Navarro
With a passion for people and an almost decade-long journey with the
company, Briana began her Warby Parker adventure as a Store Leader in
Chicago, where she successfully launched and managed two locations. In
2018, she transitioned into recruiting optometrists, channeling her expertise
and dedication into ensuring Warby Parker’s retail fleet is equipped with
top-notch doctors. Over the past five years, Briana has played a crucial role
in expanding the Warby Parker footprint, supporting the opening of 200+
locations and the hiring of more than 200 optometrists. As she looks ahead,
Briana is excited about the continued growth of the Warby Parker fleet, where
she and her team will be instrumental in bringing exceptional optometric talent
on board.
Stevie Mitchell
Stevie has been in the Talent Acquisition space for over 15 years, spending
the last 8 years with VSP Vision. She currently lives in Sacramento, CA where
she obtained her undergraduate degree from Sacramento State University.
In 2018 she received her Master’s Degree from California Baptist University.
Stevie is passionate about people and helping make connections. She began
supporting the Doctor recruiting program in 2019, and early this year she
began leading the Enterprise Doctor Recruitment team. With her work-fromhome
schedule, she has taken up watching dogs to fill the void of losing her
beagle of 13 years. Stevie is an avid traveler is always down for a good time
and loves poking fun at herself. She believes people genuinely do the best
that they can every day. She is excited to start her next chapter, as she was
recently engaged while in Hawaii to the love of her life, Terrence.
Dr. Frances M. Silva
Dr. Frances M. Silva, OD, MS, PhD, FAAO, is a US Army Veteran, residencytrained
optometrist with over 10 years of distinct and extensive Optometric
experience in various optometric and medical practice modalities. Her journey
began with the extremely competitive four-year Army Health Professions
Scholarship for optometry school that has propelled her career to where it
is today. She was privileged and honored to serve as a commander of the
optometry team assisting those in need during overseas readiness missions in Sri
Lanka, Malaysia, and Hawaii.
Dr. Silva earned her respective Bachelor and Master of Science Biology and
Biotechnology degrees at the University of Texas in San Antonio. She received
her Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Houston and has recently completed her Doctor of
Philosophy degree in Vision Science at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry.
Dr. Silva has presented her innovative color vision testing research at both the Association for Research
in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) and the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) conferences. She
is currently an ORISE Fellow at the US Army Institute of Surgical Research serving the military research
community.
Dr. Silva joined the Gulf Coast Optometry team as an Associate Optometrist in 2019 and transitioned into the
Partners Insight team as an Optometric Physician Consultant early 2022. She has enjoyed the shift towards
administrative optometry by revising contracts, curriculum vitae, resumes, cover letters, job applications
and more. She is passionate about optometry and thoroughly enjoys encouraging colleagues to reach their
professional goals and find their ideal career positions.
You can contact Dr. Silva at drsilva@partnersinsight.com.
Tuesday, October 25th at 5:00pm
Michael Weaver
Michael Weaver is the Senior Director of Franchise Development for Pearle
Vision. He has been with the Pearle Vision brand for 15 years and was
responsible for the creation of their franchise finance initiatives in addition to
leading the development team. Prior to joining Pearle Vision, Michael was an
entrepreneur with an investment sales and advising practice.

Career Transitions Panel
Dylan Hatley
Dylan is a University of North Florida graduate, holding a Bachelor’s degree in
Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and he is currently
pursuing his MBA. In January 2017, he enlisted in the Florida National Guard
as a Human Resource Officer. December 2021, he achieved the rank of
Second Lieutenant , commissioning as a Quartermaster Platoon Leader. Dylan
currently serves as a distribution platoon leader with the 1-111th Aviation
Regiment under the 83rd Troop Command.
THANK YOU TO OUR GREAT
SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING AFOS!
Post-graduation, Dylan embarked on a career with Johnson & Johnson Vision,
starting in distribution before transitioning to a role in the sales organization.
Currently, he is dedicated to advancing his knowledge in the business, with a
specialized focus on enhancing the customer and patient experience.
Dylan is recognized for his ability to thrive in high-pressure environments and
demonstrates remarkable adaptability in navigating any challenge that comes
his way.
Benjamin Duvall

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