PROGRAM
Subject to change
All times listed are ET
Presentation recordings will not be provided
Friday, February 19, 2027
| 7:50 am | Welcome, Overview, and Pre-Program Test Ellen Koo, MD and Jaime D. Martinez, MD |
| Session I: Global Ophthalmology, Artificial Intelligence and the Bigger Picture Moderator: Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS |
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| 8:00 | DMEK: Long-Term Results and Data – What We Learned from European Registries Javier Cabrerizo, MD, PhD, FEBO |
| 8:10 | The Artificial Iris: Frontier of Surgical Innovation and Intervention Michael E. Snyder, MD |
| 8:20 | Emerging Technologies in Global Ophthalmology Zubair Ansari, MD |
| 8:30 | Saving the Capsular Bag: A Practical Guide to Capsular Tension Devices Michael E. Snyder, MD |
| 8:40 | Social Media and Ocular Surgery Perceptions Zubair Ansari, MD |
| 8:50 | Panel Discussion Zubair Ansari, MD; Javier Cabrerizo, MD, PhD, FEBO; Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS; and Michael E. Snyder, MD |
| 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 | Under Pressure: MIGS and the Cataract Surgeon Carlos Buznego, MD |
| 9:30 | Implementing Technology in the Management of Multicenter Cataract Surgery Flow and Telemedicine Jaime D. Martinez, MD |
| 9:40 | Panel Discussion Carlos Buznego, MD; Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS; Thomas E. Johnson, MD; Jaime D. Martinez, MD; and Alfonso L. Sabater, MD, PhD |
| 9:50 | Break |
| Session II: Cornea, Optics and Technology 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 | Negative Dysphotopsia: Updates Allister G. Gibbons, MD |
| 10:20 | Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE): Evidence & Indications in 2027 Vishal Jhanji, MD, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCOphth, FARVO |
| 10:30 | DMEK and Quality of Vision: Beyond Corneal Clarity Javier Cabrerizo, MD, PhD, FEBO |
| 10:40 | Outcomes of the Light Adjustable Lens – Where Are We Now Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS |
| 10:50 | Panel Discussion Javier Cabrerizo, MD, PhD, FEBO; Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS; Allister G. Gibbons, MD; Vishal Jhanji, MD, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCOphth, FARVO; and Sotiria Palioura, MD, PhD, MS |
| Session III: Complex Cornea, Cataract and Complications Moderator: Guillermo Amescua, MD |
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| 11:05 | When DMEK Does Not Go as Planned: Prevention and Rescue Javier Cabrerizo, MD, PhD, FEBO |
| 11:15 | Tips and Tricks in the Management of Cicatrizing Conjunctivitis Guillermo Amescua, MD |
| 11:25 | Traumatic Cataract: A Stepwise Approach to Anterior Segment Reconstruction Michael E. Snyder, MD |
| 11:35 | Endophthalmitis after Cataract Surgery at BPEI- 2021 to 2024 Harry W. Flynn, Jr., MD |
| 11:45 | Panel Discussion Guillermo Amescua, MD; Javier Cabrerizo, MD, PhD, FEBO; Harry W. Flynn, Jr., MD; and Michael E. Snyder, 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 Rethinking the Irregular Cornea: From Eye-Rubbing, Understanding of Refractive Challenges to Visual Rehabilitation Damien Gatinel, MD, PhD |
| SESSION V: The Ocular Surface Moderator: Jaime D. Martinez, MD |
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| 1:30 | Regenerating the Ocular Surface: Emerging Therapeutic Innovations Alfonso L. Sabater, MD, PhD |
| 1:40 | Lessons Learned from the BPEI Cornea Ulcer Clinic Guillermo Amescua, MD |
| 1:50 | Update on Scleral Lenses for Corneal Conditions Priscilla Sotomayor OD, FSLS |
| 2:00 | Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency: Diagnosis, Staging, and Imaging Sophie Deng, MD, PhD, FARVO |
| 2:10 | Panel Discussion Guillermo Amescua, MD; Sophie Deng, MD, PhD, FARVO; Jaime D. 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 | Keratoplasty in Eyes with Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency: Timing and Strategy Sophie Deng, MD, PhD, FARVO |
| 2:35 | Fuchs Dystrophy: When to Observe, When to Operate, and Which Procedure? Javier Cabrerizo, MD, PhD, FEBO |
| 2:45 | Endo-in DMEK – Indications and Techniques Ellen Koo, MD |
| 2:55 | Cultivated Limbal Epithelial Transplantation: Where Are We Now? Sophie Deng, MD, PhD, FARVO |
| 3:05 | High-Risk Corneal Transplantations—What We Have Learned Victor L. Perez, MD |
| 3:15 | The Use of Imaging and Telemedicine to Improve Patient Care in Cornea Transplants Sotiria Palioura, MD, PhD, MS |
| 3:25 | Panel Discussion Javier Cabrerizo, MD, PhD, FEBO; Sophie Deng, MD, PhD, FARVO; Ellen Koo, MD; Sotiria Palioura, MD, PhD, MS; and Victor L. Perez, 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 20, 2027
| 8:00 am | Welcome and Overview Ellen Koo, MD |
| Session I: Optimizing Cataract Surgery and Beyond Moderator: Sonia H. Yoo, MD |
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| 8:10 | Corneal Tomography Before Cataract Surgery: Pearls, Pitfalls and Surprises Vishal Jhanji, MD, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCOphth, FARVO |
| 8:20 | Cataract Surgery in Keratoconus: IOL Selection and Refractive Planning Vishal Jhanji, MD, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCOphth, FARVO |
| 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 William W. Culbertson, IV, MD; Vishal Jhanji, MD, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCOphth, FARVO; Stephanie M. Llop Quintana, MD; and Sonia H. Yoo, MD |
| 9:00 | Accommodating IOL Technology – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Despoina Theotoka, MD |
| 9:10 | Cataract Surgery Technological Innovations—Which Ones to Watch Sonia H. Yoo, MD |
| 9:20 | Artificial Intelligence and Wearable Technology for the Cornea and Cataract Surgeon Mohamed F. Abou Shousha, MD, PhD |
| 9:30 | Panel Discussion Mohamed F. Abou Shousha, MD, PhD; Despoina Theotoka, MD; and Sonia H. Yoo, MD |
| 10:00 | Break |
| Session II: Cornea and Anterior Segment Conundrums Moderator: Jaime D. Martinez, MD |
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| 10:15 | Iris Repair or Artificial Iris? Choosing the Right Reconstruction Michael E. Snyder, MD |
| 10:25 | Alternative Treatments for Corneal Infections Jaime D. Martinez, MD |
| 10:35 | Management of BKC in Pediatric Patients Angela Zhu, MD |
| 10:45 | MGD is Not One Disease! Anat Galor, MD, MSPH |
| 10:55 | Panel Discussion Anat Galor, MD, MSPH; Jaime D. Martinez, MD; Michael E. Snyder, MD; and Angela Zhu, MD |
| 11:05 | Management of Cataract Surgery in Patients with Neurotrophic Cornea and Autoimmune Diseases Jaime D. Martinez, MD |
| 11:15 | Scary Conjunctival Lesions Carol L. Karp, MD |
| 11:25 | Optimization of the Ocular Surface Prior to Cataract Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach Ernesto Otero, MD |
| 11:35 | EDOF vs. Enhanced Monofocal IOLs Carolina L. Mercado, MD |
| 11:45 | Panel Discussion Carol L. Karp, MD; Jaime D. Martinez, MD; Carolina L. Mercado, MD; and Ernesto Otero, MD |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| Session III: The Cutting Edge – Updates in Corneal Imaging, Novel Therapeutics and Technology Moderator: Carolina L. Mercado, MD |
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| 1:00 | The Super-Powers of HR OCT Carol L. Karp, MD |
| 1:10 | Updates in Cell Injection Therapy and Pharmacological Agents 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 Carolina L. Mercado, MD |
| 1:50 | Artificial Intelligence in Guttae Quantification in Era of Keratoplasty and More Ellen Koo, MD |
| 2:00 | Artificial Intelligence in Corneal Imaging: From Maps to Clinical Decisions Vishal Jhanji, MD, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCOphth, FARVO |
| 2:10 | Redefining Corneal Regeneration: Insulin, Cenegermin, and Beyond? Carolina L. Mercado, MD |
| 2:20 | Panel Discussion Ellen Koo, MD; Carolina L. Mercado, MD; and Vishal Jhanji, MD, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCOphth, FARVO |
| 2:45 | Break |
| Session IV: Cornea/Cataract/Glaucoma/Refractive Surgery –Controversies, Updates and Final Pearls Moderators: Ellen Koo, MD and Jaime D. Martinez, MD |
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| 3:00 | Post-Op Complications and Long-Term Outcomes of Cataract Surgery in Uveitic Eyes Stephanie M. Llop Quintana, MD |
| 3:10 | Personalization of IOL Choices for the Cataract Patient—My Approach Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS |
| 3:20 | Updates and Challenges in Neuropathic Pain Anat Galor, MD, MSPH |
| 3:30 | Panel Discussion and Post-Program Test Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS; Anat Galor, MD, MSPH; Ellen Koo, MD; Stephanie M. Llop Quintana, MD; and Jaime D. Martinez, MD |
| 3:45 pm | Adjourn |