Join us on for an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in corneal surgery and treatment at the 2025 Pittsburgh Cornea Symposium. The event will highlight the newest innovations in Premium Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) and showcase transformative molecular diagnostic techniques that are reshaping anterior segment surgery. Attendees will also have the opportunity to master advanced collagen cross-linking methods for treating keratoconus and other corneal ectasias, as well as explore successful treatment strategies for corneal conditions in children and developmentally delayed adults. Detailed surgical case presentations on complex corneal surgeries will provide valuable insights, along with discussions on the latest advancements in endothelial keratoplasty techniques, including DSEK and DMEK. Additionally, attendees will learn about restoring corneal sensation through corneal neurotization, an emerging treatment for neurotrophic keratitis. This event also offers unique networking opportunities with industry leaders and will provide CE credits to those who attend.
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Location: Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh
620 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Time: 8am – 7pm
Registration Link Coming
8:00 AM
Registration
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Breakfast Symposium
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
The Tear Film/Ocular Surface
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
IOL Selection in Corneal Pathology
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Coffee Break
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Invited Speaker: Dr. Nischal – Corneal Neurotization
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Invited Speaker: Steven Wilson
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Invited Speaker: William Dupps
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch in Exhibition Area
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Basic Science and Molecular Diagnosis for Anterior Segment Surgeons
Speaker: Dr. Jun Fuch’s
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Collagen Cross-Linking
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM: CHP Experience in Children & Developmentally Delayed Adults
Speaker: Meghal Gragani
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM: Accelerated Protocols
Speaker: Gerald Zaidman
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Discussion
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Surgical Case Presentations
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Discussion
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Coffee Break in Exhibition Area
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Dr. Robert Arffa Medal Lecture
Speaker: Prof. Massimo Busin
Topic: Endothelial Keratoplasty – All Ages, All Outcomes
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Drinks Reception – Industry Sponsored
7:00 PM
Dinner