Summer is here! And you know what that means: Eyes On Eyecare’s Eyes On Cataract & Refractive 2025 is fast approaching.
The must-attend virtual event kicks off this August for ophthalmologists looking to dive deeper into cataract and refractive surgery.
Let’s start with the basics.
For one day only, the event’s immersive experience offers a little bit of everything for MDs at all stages of their career—from those just starting out to others interested in honing their skills.
And the delivery of this content leaves little room for boredom and maximum potential for engagement, with rapid-fire videos, real-world case studies, and interactive sessions led by leading clinical experts in cataract and refractive surgery.
So! When is it?
- The date: Aug. 16, 2025
- Specifically: 7:15 am PT / 10:15 am ET — 3:05 pm PT / 6:05 pm ET
Tell me: Who are these clinical experts?
Two key opinion leaders are serving as the event’s co-program chairs
- Eric Donnenfeld, MD
- Neel S. Vaidya, MD, MPH, MBA
And they’ll be joined by the following presenters, who’ll share their knowledge, experience, and tips for surgical success:
- Nick Bruns, OD, FAAO
- Oscar Chen, MD, MS
- Preeya K. Gupta, MD
- David Rex Hamilton, MD, MS, FACS
- Arjan Hura, MD
- Mark Lobanoff, MD
- Parag A. Majmudar, MD
- Brett Mueller, DO, PhD
- Taj Nassar, MD
- Roger Saldivar, MD, MSc, MBA
- Talia Shoshany, MD
- Vance Thompson, MD
Now about those sessions …
Eight in total will be offered, covering topics designed to boost clinical confidence, master new technologies, and refine surgical approaches.
Among them:
- Surgical workflow optimization using light-adjustable lenses
- Clinical pearls for getting started with EVO and phakic IOLs
- Lenticular extraction / SMILE technology patient selection
- Emerging technologies in ophthalmic surgical planning
Check out the full agenda to see who’s presenting what.
As a bonus: A live Q&A session will follow each clinical presentation.
Will CME credits be offered?
Yes! Attendees can virtually claim up to 5 hours of continuing medical education (CME) credits from these sessions.
Is there an Exhibit Hall?
As with all EOE events—indeed there is!
The virtual Exhibit Hall is open for attendees to network and connect with fellow ophthalmologists via a peer-to-peer chat (similar to instant messaging) to compare notes and review sessions.
Plus: Peruse sponsor booths to get the latest on new surgical tools and innovations for the operating room.
- This year’s lineup of company sponsors include:
- Dompé
- Bausch + Lomb
- RxSight, Gold Sponsor
- Sun Pharma, Silver Sponsor
Take note: The sponsor list is updated as of this story’s publication.
Tell me there’s prizes…
Naturally.
Be on the lookout for hidden raffle tickets at exhibitor booths and by joining live polls during select clinical track sessions—all to increase your chances at winning up to $1,000 in high-tech prizes!
Nice! So, how much does it cost to register for the event?
Not a thing! All sessions are free for attendees … and don’t forget: this is 100% virtual.
Great! Where can I register?
Click here to register for Eyes On Cataract and Refractive 2025 today!