PROGRAM
Subject to change
All times listed are ET
Presentation recordings will not be provided
Friday, February 20, 2026
| 7:50 am | Welcome, Overview, and Pre-Program Test Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS and Ellen Koo, MD |
| Session I: Global Ophthalmology, Artificial Intelligence and the Bigger Picture Moderator: Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS |
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| 8:00 | The Science of Sight: Addressing Corneal Blindness in the Developing World Anthony J. Aldave, MD |
| 8:10 | The History of Cataract Surgery Rosa Braga-Mele MD, MEd, FRCSC |
| 8:20 | Emerging Technologies in Global Ophthalmology Zubair Ansari, MD |
| 8:30 | AI & IOL Calculations – A Happy Marriage? Mitchell P. Weikert, MD, MS |
| 8:40 | Social Media and Ocular Surgery Perceptions Zubair Ansari, MD |
| 8:50 | Panel Discussion Anthony J. Aldave, MD; Zubair Ansari, MD; Rosa Braga-Mele MD, MEd, FRCSC; Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS; and Mitchell P. Weikert, MD, MS |
| 9:00 | Oculoplastics for the Anterior Segment Surgeon. What Do We Really Need to Know? Thomas E. Johnson, MD |
| 9:10 | Optimizing Dry Eye Outcomes with a Hybrid Screening and Management Model Alfonso L. Sabater, MD, PhD |
| 9:20 | MIGS and the Cataract Surgeon Carlos Buznego, MD |
| 9:30 | An "Intelligent" Approach to Microbial Keratitis Guillermo Amescua, MD |
| 9:40 | Panel Discussion Guillermo Amescua, MD; Carlos Buznego, MD; Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS; Thomas E. Johnson, MD; and Alfonso L. Sabater, MD, PhD |
| 9:50 | Break |
| Session II: Conquering the Cone, Managing Optical Illusions, and Envisioning the Future Moderator: Allister G. Gibbons, MD |
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| 10:00 | Imaging Diagnostic Techniques in Corneal Infections: Anterior Segment OCT and In Vivo Confocal Microscopy Sotiria Palioura, MD, PhD |
| 10:10 | A Case of Negative Dysphotoposia Allister G. Gibbons, MD |
| 10:20 | Is ReLEx the Future of Corneal Refractive Surgery? What Does the Evidence Support? Mitchell P. Weikert, MD, MS |
| 10:30 | Corneal Tissue Additional Keratoplasty (CTAK) Anthony J. Aldave, MD |
| 10:40 | Anterior Segment OCT Pachymetry Maps in Clinical Practice Sotiria Palioura, MD, PhD |
| 10:50 | Panel Discussion Anthony J. Aldave, MD; Allister G. Gibbons, MD; Sotiria Palioura, MD, PhD; and Mitchell P. Weikert, MD, MS |
| Session III: Complex Cornea, Cataract and Complications Moderator: Guillermo Amescua, MD |
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| 11:05 | Long-Term Outcomes of Boston Type I Keratoprosthesis as Primary Penetrating Corneal Procedure Anthony J. Aldave, MD |
| 11:15 | Tips and Tricks in the Management of Cicatrizing Conjunctivitis Guillermo Amescua, MD |
| 11:25 | Managing Posterior Capsular Rupture: Vitreous Lost and Found Rosa Braga-Mele MD, MEd, FRCSC |
| 11:35 | Endophthalmitis after Cataract Surgery at BPEI- 2021 to 2024 Harry W. Flynn, Jr., MD |
| 11:45 | Panel Discussion Anthony J. Aldave, MD; Guillermo Amescua, MD, FACS; Rosa Braga-Mele MD, MEd, FRCSC; and Harry W. Flynn, Jr., MD |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| Session IV: Presentation of the Alan M. Fisch Endowed Lectureship on Corneal and External Diseases Presenter: William W. Culbertson, IV, MD |
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| 1:00 | Alan M. Fisch Endowed Lectureship on Corneal and External Diseases Keratoconus – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow William J. Dupps, Jr., MS, PhD, MD, FARVO |
| SESSION V: The Ocular Surface Moderator: Jaime D. Martinez Martinez, MD |
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| 1:30 | Regenerating the Ocular Surface: Emerging Therapeutic Innovations Alfonso L. Sabater, MD, PhD |
| 1:40 | Alternative Treatments for Corneal Infections Jaime D. Martinez Martinez, MD |
| 1:50 | Update on Scleral Lenses for Corneal Conditions Priscilla Sotomayor OD, FSLS |
| 2:00 | Managing Acute Ocular Surface Burns: Key Interventions Nidhi Gupta, MD |
| 2:10 | Panel Discussion Nidhi Gupta, MD; Jaime D. Martinez Martinez, MD; Alfonso L. Sabater, MD, PhD; and Priscilla Sotomayor OD, FSLS |
| Session VI: Navigating Keratoplasty Challenges Moderator: Ellen Koo, MD |
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| 2:25 | Endothelial Keratoplasty in PBK: Key Learnings Nidhi Gupta, MD |
| 2:35 | Novel Molecular and Cell-Based Therapies for Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy Anthony J. Aldave, MD |
| 2:45 | DSO – Current Status and Techniques Ellen Koo, MD |
| 2:55 | Delphi-Based Global Consensus on Adopting Endothelial Keratoplasty Nidhi Gupta, MD |
| 3:05 | Accommodating IOL Technology – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Despoina Theotoka, MD |
| 3:15 | Artificial Intelligence and Wearable Technology for the Cornea and Cataract Surgeon Mohamed F. Abou Shousha, MD, PhD |
| 3:25 | Panel Discussion Mohammed F. Abou Shousha, MD, PhD; Anthony J. Aldave, MD; Nidhi Gupta, MD; Ellen Koo, MD; and Despoina Theotoka, MD |
| 4:00 | Wet Labs * • Endothelial Keratoplasty Techniques – DMEK • Lamellar Keratoplasty Techniques – DALK • Secondary IOL Techniques • Iris Suturing *This session is not accredited for CME |
| 6:00 pm | Adjourn/Cocktail Reception |
Saturday, February 21, 2026
| 8:00 am | Welcome and Overview Ellen Koo, MD |
| Session I: Optimizing Cataract Surgery and Beyond Moderator: Sonia Yoo, MD |
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| 8:10 | Nutrition, Training and Ergonomics for Longevity in the OR Rosa Braga-Mele MD, MEd, FRCSC |
| 8:20 | Cataract Surgery after Corneal Refractive Surgery: What Do I Need to Know? Mitchell P. Weikert, MD, MS |
| 8:30 | Idiopathic Persistent Iritis after Cataract Surgery (IPICS) Stephanie M. Llop Quintana, MD |
| 8:40 | Music During MAC Eye Surgery: Benefits for Patients, Staff and Surgeons William W. Culbertson, IV, MD |
| 8:50 | Panel Discussion Rosa Braga-Mele MD, MEd, FRCSC; William W. Culbertson, IV, MD; Stephanie M. Llop Quintana, MD; Mitchell P. Weikert, MD, MS; and Sonia H. Yoo, MD |
| 9:00 | Immediate Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery: An Update Rosa Braga-Mele MD, MEd, FRCSC |
| 9:10 | Variability of Surgeon Vital Signs and Physiologic Biomarkers During Cataract Surgery Sonia H. Yoo, MD |
| 9:20 | Outcomes of the Light Adjustable Lens – Time and Work Effort Considerations Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, FACS |
| 9:30 | Panel Discussion Rosa Braga-Mele MD, MEd, FRCSC; Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, FACS; and Sonia H. Yoo, MD |
| 10:00 | Break |
| Session II: Cornea and Anterior Segment Conundrums Moderator: Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, FACS |
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| 10:15 | Redefining Corneal Regeneration: Insulin, Oxervate, and Beyond? Carolina Mercado, MD |
| 10:25 | Imaging Diagnostic Techniques in Corneal Infections: Anterior Segment OCT and in Vivo Confocal Microscopy Sotiria Palioura, MD, PhD |
| 10:35 | Tackling Irregular Astigmatism During Cataract Surgery Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, FACS |
| 10:45 | MGD is not one Disease! Anat Galor, MD, MSPH |
| 10:55 | Panel Discussion Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, FACS; Anat Galor, MD, MSPH; Nidhi Gupta, MD; and Sotiria Palioura, MD, PhD |
| 11:05 | Management of Interface Fluid Syndrome after LASIK in Patients with Endothelial Failure Jaime D. Martinez Martinez, MD |
| 11:15 | Scary Conjunctival Lesions Carol L. Karp, MD |
| 11:25 | Serum Tears – Past, Present and Future Victor L. Perez, MD |
| 11:35 | EDOF vs. Enhanced Monofocal IOLs Carolina L. Mercado, MD |
| 11:45 | Panel Discussion Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, FACS; Carol L. Karp, MD; Jaime D. Martinez Martinez, MD; Carolina L. Mercado, MD; and Victor L. Perez, MD |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| Session III: The Cutting Edge—Updates in Corneal Imaging, Novel Therapeutics and Technology Moderator: Jaime D. Martinez Martinez, MD |
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| 1:00 | The Super-Powers of HR OCT Carol L. Karp, MD |
| 1:10 | Updates in Cell Injection and Adjunct Therapy in Endothelial Dysfunction Ellen Koo, MD |
| 1:20 | Telemedicine and Remote Care in Ophthalmology Mohamed F. Abou Shousha, MD, PhD |
| 1:30 | Panel Discussion Mohamed F. Abou Shousha, MD, PhD; Carol L. Karp, MD; Ellen Koo, MD; and Jaime D. Martinez Martinez, MD |
| 1:50 | Artificial Intelligence in Guttae Quantification in Era of Keratoplasty and More Ellen Koo, MD |
| 2:00 | Surgical Planning Software for Cataract Surgery Mitchell P. Weikert, MD, MS |
| 2:10 | Graft Versus Host Disease Victor L. Perez, MD |
| 2:20 | Panel Discussion Rosa Braga-Mele MD, MEd, FRCSC; Jaime D. Martinez Martinez, MD; Victor Perez, MD; and Mitchell P. Weikert, MD, MS |
| 2:45 | Break |
| Session IV: Cornea/Cataract/Glaucoma/Refractive Surgery –Controversies, Updates and Final Pearls Moderators: Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS and Ellen Koo, MD |
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| 3:00 | Oculoplastics for the Anterior Segment Surgeon – What you Need to Know! Wendy W. Lee, MD, MS |
| 3:10 | Post-Op Complications and Long-Term Outcomes of Cataract Surgery in Uveitic Eyes Stephanie M. Llop Quintana, MD |
| 3:20 | Assessment of Visual Quality as Determined by Age, Gender and Ocular Dominance Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS |
| 3:30 | Don’t Say “Dry Eye” When you Mean “PAIN” Anat Galor, MD, MSPH |
| 3:40 | Panel Discussion and Post-Program Test Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS; Anat Galor, MD, MSPH; Ellen Koo, MD; Wendy W. Lee, MD, MS; and Stephanie M. Llop Quintana, MD |
| 4:00 pm | Adjourn |