Emory Eye Center's Dr. Amy Hutchinson was recently recognized by the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmologists and Strabismus (AAPOS) with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Hutchinson formally accepted the award during the AAPO's 48th Annual Meeting, held in New York City, March 29-April 2.
The award recognizes Hutchinson's longtime commitment pediatric ophthalmology, particularly to the areas of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), myopia, and cerebral visual impairment. Hutchinson is the head of the Emory Eye Center's pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus section. She completed her ophthalmic residency at Emory and has been a member of the faculty for 20 years.
I want to congratulate Dr. Amy Hutchinson for receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from AAPOS,
said Dr. Allen Beck, the F. Phinizy Calhoun Sr. Chair and director of the Emory Eye Center.
She has contributed in many ways to our pediatric patients, especially those with retinopathy of prematurity. It is fitting for AAPOS to honor her with this award as she has taught and mentored countless students, residents, and fellows in our department.
Hutchinson deflected all praise, preferring instead to point out the great work her team presented at this year's AAPO.
I love the work that I am able to do, but I'm particularly proud of the work that our group presented at this year's event,
she said.
Dr. [Phoebe] Lenhart, presented a workshop, 'What's New and Important in Pediatric Ophthalmology?' as did Dr. [Jason] Peragallo, ('Hot Topics in Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology'). And our pediatric fellow, Dr.Andrew Fischer, presented a poster, 'Surgical Outcomes of Medial Rectus Plication Versus Resection in the Treatment of Exotropia'.
-Kathleen E. Moore