Ophthalmology Update 2025

Overview

The UCSF Ophthalmology Update will feature local and internationally known experts in the areas of glaucoma, cataract, retina, uveitis, pediatric ophthalmology, oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery, neuro-ophthalmology and refractive surgery. The program is designed for comprehensive ophthalmologists including those who perform cataract surgery, manage patients with glaucoma, optic nerve disorders, and retinal disease. Optometrists, nurses, and other health professionals will also find educational value from the topics presented.

Building on the overwhelming success of last year’s Hands-on Lab, we are thrilled to offer this opportunity again in 2025 (at no additional charge). This is your chance to engage providers of the latest surgical and imaging technologies as you explore and experience their equipment in the laboratory at the UCSF Wayne and Gladys Valley Center for Vision.

Objectives

An attendee completing this course will be able to improve skills and strategies for:

Management of complex and complicated cataract surgical patients
Advantages and disadvantages of new instrumentation for cataract surgery, including non-phacoemulsification cataract removal and new types of intraocular lenses.
Evaluating biosimilar drugs for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and macular edema.
Management of dry eye disease using anti-inflammatory medications.
Updates on the use of fillers and botulinum toxin in the management of aging-related changes.
Strategy and patient selection for minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery.
Formula selection in ocular biometry to achieve the best patient outcomes.
Firstline management of newly diagnosed glaucoma with drops and selective laser trabeculoplasty.
Use of alternative intraoperative visualization technqiues, such as heads-up visualization and intraoperative ocular coherence tomography.
Update on the most important advances in the fields of retina, glaucoma, cornea, neuro ophthalmology, pediatrics, and oculoplastics.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, the University of California, San Francisco is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Course Outline

All Times Listed are Pacific Time

Friday, November 14, 2025
8:00 AM		Wetlab/Drylab Sessions (Labs are non-CME)	Lab Director: Neel Pasricha, MD
		Join us for wet/dry lab sessions at the Wayne and Gladys Valley Center for Vision. This popular event is returning for it's 2nd year and the lab provides a unique platform for you to engage directly with lab providers as you explore and experience the latest surgical and imaging technologies.	UCSF Wayne and Gladys Valley Center for Vision 490 Illinois St, SF 1st Floor Auditorium
8:00 AM		Introductions & Continental Breakfast
8:15 AM		Following the introduction, participants will rotate between different stations with 45 minutes per station.
		Labs:
		• Intraoperative Visualization
		• Secondary Intraocular Lenses
		• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
		• Phaco 2.0 – new machines and methods
11:30 AM		Recess for Lunch (on your own)

12:30 PM		Registration for Main Symposium (CME Event) \| Exhibits Open	Mission Bay Conference Center 1675 Owens St, SF
1:00 PM		Opening Remarks and Welcome	Jacque Duncan, MD
1:05 PM		Introduction of Kramer Lecture	Julie Schallhorn, MD, MS
1:10 PM		Kramer Lecture	Reza Vagefi, MD
1:40 PM		Surgical Rounds (Video Presentations)	Moderator: Tyson Kim, MD Panel: Gaurav Shah, Alejandra de Alba
		Case 1	Armin Afshar, MD
		Case 2	Eugenia Custo Grieg, MD
		Case 3	Crystal Le, MD
		Case 4	Simon Fung, MD
		Case 5	Maanasa Indaram, MD, MPH
2:40 PM		Refreshment Break \| Exhibits Open
3:10 PM	G	The Great Debates – GenX Cinema Edition Format: Subspecialists debate hot topics in their fields. Audience voting determines the winner!	Moderators: Julie Schallhorn, MD, MS & Frank Brodie, MD

		“Laser”?
		First – Kuldev Singh, MD
		Not First – Yvonne Ou, MD

		It’s the inflammation baby (anti-inflammatories in dry eye)
		All day long – Gerami Seitzman, MD
		Nope – Neel Pasricha, MD

		Its all the same look? (Branded vs Biosimilar Anti-Vegf)
		Brandon Lujan – Robin Vora, MD
		Branded– Robert Bhisitkul, MD, PhD

		Make me beautiful (Surgical vs Non-surgical)
		Non Surgical – Bryan Winn, MD
		Surgery – Loreley Smith, MD
4:30 PM		Wrap up
5:00 PM		Exhibit Hall Reception

Saturday, November 15, 2025
7:00 AM		Continental Breakfast \| Exhibits Open
8:00 AM		Opening Remarks and Introduction of Proctor Lecturer	Jacque Duncan, MD
8:05 AM	G	Proctor Lecture:	Arsham Sheybani, MD
		Top 3 Updates: Specialists will present the top 3 most impactful developments in their fields.	Moderator: Robert Bhisitkul, MD, PhD
8:30 AM	G	Retina	Luciano Custo Greig, MD, PhD
8:42 AM	G	Glaucoma	Sriranjani Padmanhabhan, MD
8:54 AM	G	Pediatrics	Tiffany Chen, MD
9:06 AM	G	Cornea	Tyson Kim MD PhD
9:18 AM	G	Uveitis	Sarah Lopez, OD
9:30 AM	G	Neuro	Rabih Hage, MD, MSc
9:45 AM		Refreshment Break \| Exhibits Open
		My Best Referral of the Year	Moderator: Bryan Winn, MD
		Subspecialists present their most compelling referral. 10 minutes each with 5 minutes for discussion	Panelists: Isabella Phan, MD, Douglas Koch, MD, Thuy Doan, MD, PhD
10:15 AM	G	Neuro-ophthalmology	Jonathan Horton, MD
10:25 AM	G	Glaucoma	Megan Shan, MD
10:35 AM	G	Proctor	Jessica Shantha, MD
10:45 AM	G	Retina	Robin Vora, MD
10:55 AM		ZSFGH	Craig Schallhorn, MD
11:05 AM		San Francisco VA	Andrew Mick, MD
11:15 AM		Pediatric Ophthalmology	Alejandra de Alba Campomanes, MD
11:30 AM		Luncheon (Non-CME Session)
		Cataract Section
		Session I: Cataract Video Complication	Moderator: David Chang, MD
		Symposium: “Great Saves” - four faculty will each present a complicated case accompanied by panel discussion of the management. Each case is 15 minutes including discussion.	Panelists:, Julie Schallhorn, MD, MS, Warren Hill, MD, Dan Goodman MD, Neeti Parikh, MD
12:30 PM		Case 1: Madeline Yung, MD
12:45 PM		Case 2: Mike Geske, MD
1:00 PM		Case 3: Arsham Sheybani MD
1:15 PM		Case 4: Huck Holz, MD, FACS
		Session II: New Technologies in Cataract:	Moderator: David Chang, MD
1:30 PM		What’s new in IOL
1:50 PM		miCore
2:10 PM		Formulas
2:30 PM	G	Introduction of Chang Lecturer	David Chang, MD
2:40 PM	G	Chang Lecture	Warren Hill, MD
3:10 PM		Refreshment Break \| Exhibits Close – CME Program Adjourns
		G = Glaucoma & Geriatric Credit


		Cordes Program (not for CME)
3:30 PM		Welcome and Introduction of the Fred Williams lecture	Isabella Phan, MD & Sydney Williams, MD
3:35 PM		Williams Lecture: Neuroprotection in Glaucoma
3:55 PM		Anterior Segment Photo Contest	Qi Cui, MD, PhD
4:00 PM		Top 3 advancements in my field during my career and most exciting upcoming changes	H. Richard McDonald, MD
4:25 PM		Posterior Segment Photo Contest	David Chang, MD, H. Richard McDonald, MD, Stuart Seiff, MD
4:30 PM		Tik Tok Ophthalmology Videos	Moderator: Yvonne Ou, MD
		Format: Contestants present 90 second videos demonstrating a technique or a finding. Audience votes with ‘Likes’ to determine winner.
		R1 Residency Class
		R2 Residency Class
		R3 Residency Class
		Course Directors
		Cordes President
		Cordes Alumni
4:50 PM		Vote for the best videos
5:00 PM		Cordes Business Meeting
5:45 PM		Alumni Social Hour ($25 registration fee; location TBD)

Registration Fees

Early Bird By 8/15/2025
$195 Physicians
$150 Optometrists/Advanced Practice Professionals/Nurses
$150 Residents/Fellows
$1,000 Industry Rate

Regular Fee By 11/01/2025
$245 Physicians
$200 Optometrists/Advanced Practice Professionals/Nurses
$200 Residents/Fellows
$1,100 Industry Rate

Last Chance Fee After 11/01/2025)
$295 Physicians
$250 Optometrists/Advanced Practice Professionals/Nurses
$250 Residents/Fellows
$1,200 Industry Rate

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing through Nov 1, 2025 will be refunded, less an administrative fee of $75.

After Nov 1, 2025, registrations may be transferred, however, no refunds are available.

Please submit your cancellation request at https://tiny.ucsf.edu/cmehelp

Course Chairs

Faculty

(University of California, San Francisco unless indicated)

Travel & Lodging

Exhibitors

Exhibit Fee: $5,000
Email Contact for Exhibits [email protected]

Pay $5,000 Exhibit Fee Via Credit Card

Pay $5,000 Lab Fee Via Credit Card

Exhibit Description

The exhibit fee includes a 6’ x 30” tabletop, (1) representative attendees/exhibitors, and (1) copy of the course syllabus.

Exhibit Hours

(subject to updating)

Friday 11/14/2025
1:00PM – 1:30PM Registration in Exhibit Area
3:00PM – 3:30PM Coffee Break in Exhibit Area
5:00PM – 6:00PM Reception in Exhibit Area

Saturday 11/15/2025
7:00AM - 8:00AM Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Area
9:45AM - 10:15AM Coffee Break in Exhibit Area