Calling all eyecare professionals (ECPs)—it’s that time.
Registration is officially available for Eyes On Dry Eye 2026, Eyes On Eyecare’s largest virtual dry eye-only event in the eyecare space.
Can we begin with a highlights overview?
Certainly. This two-day educational event is open to optometrists and ophthalmologists (as well as support staff) looking to brush up and hone their skills as first responders on the front line of dry eye disease (DED).
From emerging treatment options and evolving diagnostic practices to evidence-based management, this year’s comprehensive dry eye-focused experience shouldn’t be missed!
Sounds intriguing … so when is it?
- Friday, March 6: 12:30 pm —5:35 pm PT / 3:30 pm — 8:35 pm ET
- Saturday, March 7: 7:30 am —1:10 pm PT / 10:30 am — 4:10 pm ET
Who’s chairing this year’s event?
Two dry eye experts:
- Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO
- Ahmad Fahmy, OD, FAAO
Will CE credits be offered?
Yes! Up to 7 hours of COPE-accredited continuing education (CE) across eight clinical sessions.
Among the topics up for discussion:
- Recognizing clinical signs of demodex and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)
- Defining neurologic dry eye versus inflammatory DED
- Diagnostic tools for corneal nerve assessment
- Evaluating evidence for emerging therapies and devices
Let’s take a closer look at those education sessions …
Here’s a sneak peek at the clinical tracks:
- How Dry Eye Dampens Spirits: The Emotional and Quality of Life Burden of DED
- Pre-Surgical Ocular Surface Optimization and Preservation
- Neurologic Dry Eye: When Symptoms Outpace Signs
- Controversial Topics in DED
Keep in mind: This is definitely not a comprehensive list—check out the full schedule to see more.
And who are the experts we’ll hear from?
Joining the co-chairs are nine dry eye experts:
- Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO, FOWNS
- Matt Walker, OD
- Neel Desai, MD
- Brooke Messer OD
- Joshua Davidson, OD, FAAO, FSLS
- Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, FNAP
- Hardeep K. Kataria, OD, FAAO
- Sodhi Gaur, MD
- Ada Noh, OD
Also! Speaking of experts: Dr. Damon Dierker will sit in the hot seat during two live Q&A sessions to answer attendees’ most pressing dry eye questions.
Is there an Exhibit Hall?
But of course. The virtual Exhibit Hall is open for attendees to network and connect with fellow ECPs via peer-to-peer chat (similar to instant messaging) to compare notes and review sessions.
As for this year’s program sponsors:
- Bausch + Lomb
- BioTissue
- Dompé
- Harrow
- J&J MedTech
- Lumenis
- Sun Pharmaceuticals
- Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
- Viatris
Tell me there’s prizes…
You bet! Attendees are invited to hunt for raffle tickets throughout the event to increase their odds of winning up to $2,000 in prizes.
Any other exclusive offerings?
Each attendee will also receive a virtual conference swag bag filled with resources such as:
- An advanced copy of the 2026 Dry Eye Report (!!)
- Free EOE phone backgrounds
- Express registration access for future EOE CE events
- Complimentary downloads, expert articles, and valuable resources to elevate your education
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 Dry Eye 2026 today.