Registration is officially available for Eyes On Cataract & Refractive 2026, Eyes On Eyecare’s virtual event designed for ophthalmologists interested in diving deeper into the cataract and refractive fields.
Let’s start with the basics.
First, we’ll begin with the event’s pitch to those interested in attending:
- Refine the cataract and refractive procedure techniques your patients rely on most through clinical education grounded in clear, unbiased data.
As for more info about this one-day-only educational event: Attendees can expect a peer-driven program offering the opportunity to expand their anterior segment expertise through in-depth continuing education (CE) delivered via EOE’s signature virtual format.
And regarding that CE: It'll encompass surgical strategies, clinical expertise, and complex cases delivered by world-renowned cataract and refractive surgeons … but more on that in a moment.
So when is it?
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Aug. 15.The times:
- Pacific time: 7:30 am – 2:30 pm PT
- Eastern time: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm ET
And who can attendees expect to hear from?
Two leading ophthalmologists will head up the program:
- Eric Donnenfeld, MD
- Neel S. Vaidya, MD, MPH, MBA
And they’ll be joined by the following experts in delivering the clinical track sessions:
- Matthew Hirabayashi, MD
- Summit (Sam) Garg, MD
- Preeya K. Gupta, MD
- Taylor J. Linaburg, MD
- Beeran Meghpara, MD
- Cathleen McCabe, MD
- Vance Thompson, MD
And you mentioned CE credits?
Indeed we did. Attendees can claim up to 3.5 complementary continuing medical education (CME) credits across seven virtual clinical sessions.
Can we get a preview of those session topics?
Among the 30-minute clinical tracks on the agenda:
- Advances in Presbyopic IOLs
- The Pre-Operative Evaluation of the Cataract Patient
- Optimizing the Ocular Surface for Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- It’s Time to Start Doing Corneal Refractive Surgery
Check out the full schedule for times and presenters.
So how interactive are these sessions?
Attendees can submit clinical questions, topics, or cases they’d like for the experts to discuss during live Q&A following the presentations.
- Click here to submit any requests ahead of the event.
And as a bonus: A peer-to-peer chat (similar to instant messaging) will also be available to compare notes and review sessions.
Is there an Exhibit Hall?
Would it be an EOE event without one?
The virtual Exhibit Hall is open for attendees to network and connect with fellow ophthalmologists to discover the latest advancements in cataract and refractive surgical technology.
- And check out the program’s sponsor list.
How about prizes?
But of course. Up to $1,O00 in raffle prizes are up for grabs!
Attendees can hunt for hidden tickets throughout the event.
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 2026 today!