November 14-15, 2025
UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center • San Francisco, CA
Course# MOP26002 - Department: Ophthalmology
Overview
Join us for the UCSF Ophthalmology Update 2025, an exceptional live event tailored for ophthalmologists and optometrists dedicated to advancing their clinical skills and knowledge. This comprehensive update will feature a series of cutting-edge presentations by leading experts in the field of ophthalmology and will cover the latest advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye diseases.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in interactive sessions designed to foster learning and collaboration. These sessions will include lectures, panel discussions, and case studies that address current challenges and emerging trends in ophthalmology. Topics will range from innovative surgical techniques and breakthrough therapies to advancements in diagnostic imaging and patient management strategies.
We are thrilled to announce our VIP guest faculty who will be contributing their expertise to this prestigious event: Dr. Warren Hill (Mesa, Arizona), a leading authority on intraocular lens power calculations and refractive surgery; Dr. Arsham Sheybani (Washington University, St. Louis), a renowned expert in glaucoma and anterior segment surgery; and Dr. Reza Vagefi (Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Tufts University), a distinguished specialist in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery. Their participation highlights the caliber of knowledge and experience you can expect to gain from attending.
In addition to the rich educational content, the UCSF Ophthalmology Update 2025 offers a unique platform for networking with peers and leaders from around the globe. Connect with fellow ophthalmologists, share experiences, and build professional relationships that can support your career growth and development.
As a participant, you’ll benefit from the expertise of UCSF’s renowned faculty and guest speakers who are at the forefront of ophthalmologic research and practice. Their insights and guidance will help you navigate the complexities of modern eye care, ensuring that you can deliver the highest quality treatment to your patients.
Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to stay at the cutting edge of ophthalmology. Register now to secure your spot at the UCSF Ophthalmology Update 2025 and take a significant step towards elevating your practice and improving patient outcomes.
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.
Physicians:
UCSF designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This CME activity meets the requirements under California Assembly Bill 1195, continuing education and cultural and linguistic competency.
Geriatric:
The approved credits shown above include 4.75 credits toward meeting the requirement under California Assembly Bill 1820, Geriatric Medicine
Optometrists:
For the purpose of recertification, the California Board of Optometry accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
The total 9.25 credits are inclusive of 4.75 in Glaucoma.
Nurses:
For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Course Outline
All Times Listed are Pacific Time
| Date/Time | Specialty Credit | Session | Faculty |
| Friday, Nov 14 | |||
| 8:00 AM | Interactive lab Sessions (Labs are non-CME) | Lab Director: Neel Pasricha, MD | |
| Join us for interactive 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 | Continental Breakfast | ||
| 8:15 AM | Labs: | ||
| • Intraoperative Visualization | |||
| • Secondary Intraocular Lenses | |||
| • Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery | |||
| • Retinol Drug Delivery | |||
| • Phaco 2.0 – new machines and methods | |||
| 11:30 AM | Recess for Lunch (at Mission Bay Conference Center/CME Venue) | ||
| 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 | Bryan Winn, MD | |
| 1:10 PM | Kramer Lecture | Reza Vagefi, MD | |
| 1:40 PM | Surgical Rounds (Video Presentations) | Moderator: David Hwang, MD Panel: Ying Han, MD, Bryan Winn, MD | |
| Case 1 | Sriranjani Padmanabhan, MD | ||
| Case 2 | Simon Fung, MD | ||
| Case 3 | Steph Chen, MD | ||
| Case 4 | Lawerence Chan, MD | ||
| Case 5 | Loreley Smith, MD | ||
| Case 6 | Ori Saban , MD | ||
| 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 |
| Opening moves in Glaucoma care: laser vs. drops | |||
| First strike with light – Yvonne Ou, MD | |||
| The drop (back) – Kuldev Singh, MD | |||
| Here comes the hotstepper.... (anti-inflammatories in dry eye) | |||
| All day long – Gerami Seitzman, MD | |||
| Nope – Neel Pasricha, MD | |||
| Red light special (Photobiomodulation) | |||
| Magical – Brandon Lujan, MD | |||
| Made Up– Robert Bhisitkul, MD, PhD | |||
| Beautiful Stranger (Surgical vs Non-surgical) | |||
| Non Surgical – Nickisa Hodgson, MD | |||
| Surgery – Jonathan Lu, MD | |||
| 4:30 PM | Wrap up | ||
| 5:00 PM | Exhibit Hall Reception | ||
| Saturday, Nov 15 | |||
| 7:00 AM | Continental Breakfast | Exhibits Open | ||
| 8:00 AM | Opening Remarks and Introduction of Proctor Lecturer | Jacque Duncan, MD & Julie Schallhorn, MD, MS | |
| 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: Reza Vagefi, MD | ||
| 8:30 AM | G | Retina | Jacque Duncan, MD |
| 8:42 AM | G | Glaucoma | George Tanaka, MD |
| 8:54 AM | G | Pediatrics | Manaasa Indaram, MD |
| 9:06 AM | G | Uveitis | Ying Qian, MD |
| 9:18 AM | G | Optometry | Daphne Chan, OD |
| 9:30 AM | G | Neuro | Rabih Hage, MD, MSc |
| 9:45 AM | Refreshment Break | Exhibits Open | ||
| My Best Referral of the Year | |||
| Subspecialists present their most compelling referral. 10 minutes each with 5 minutes for discussion | Moderator: Neel Pasricha, MD | ||
| 10:15 AM | ZSFGH | Craig Schallhorn, MD | |
| 10:25 AM | G | Glaucoma | Meghan Shan, MD |
| 10:35 AM | G | Retina | Georgia Kamboj, MD |
| 10:45 AM | G | PEDS | Madi Brown, OD |
| 10:55 AM | G | Neuro Ophthalmology | Sahar Noorani, MD |
| 11:05 AM | San Francisco VA | Andrew Mick, OD | |
| 11:30 AM | Luncheon (Non-CME Session) | ||
| Cataract Section | |||
| 12:30 | Session I: Cataract Video Complications | 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 | ||
| Case 1: Madeline Yung, MD | |||
| Case 2: Arsham Sheybani MD | |||
| Case 3: Ying Hang MD PhD | |||
| Case 4: Neel Pasricha, MD | |||
| Case 5: REMOVE | |||
| 1:30 PM | Session II: New Technologies for Cataract/IOL Surgery | Moderator: David Chang, MD | |
| The Neurophysiology of Blended Vision | Warren Hill, MD | ||
| The Greatest Unmet Need in Phaco Technology | David Chang, MD | ||
| Accommodating IOLs | Julie Schallhorn, MD, MS | ||
| MIGS Innovations | Arsham Sheybani, MD | ||
| Prosthetic Capsular Bags | Frank Brodie, MD | ||
| 2:30 PM | G | Introduction of Chang Lecturer | David Chang, MD |
| 2:40 PM | G | Chang Lecture - The Future of IOL Power Calculations: Artificial Intelligence | Warren Hill, MD |
| 3:10 PM | Refreshment Break | Exhibits Close – CME Program Adjourns | ||
| Cordes Program (not for CME) | |||
| 3:30 PM | Welcome and Introduction | ||
| 3:35 PM | Introduction of New Members | ||
| 3:45 PM | This Won't Hurt A Bit: The History of Ophthalmic Quackery | Jenny Benjamin, MA | |
| 4:00 PM | Introduction of the Fred Williams lecture | ||
| 4:05 PM | Williams Lecture | O’Rese Knight, MD | |
| 4:20 PM | Q&A | ||
| 4:25 PM | Alumni Talks | ||
| 4:50 PM | Cordes Business Meeting | ||
| 5:00 PM | Alumni Social Hour ($25 registration fee; location TBD) |
G = Glaucoma & Geriatric Credit
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
Julie Schallhorn, MD, MS
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
Rose B. Williams Endowed Chair in Corneal Research
Jacque L. Duncan, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology Chair, Department of Ophthalmology
Frank Brodie, MD, MBA
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Vitreoretinal Surgery
Travel & Lodging
Meeting Location
UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center
1675 Owens Street
San Francisco, CA 94143-3008
415-476-2019
No Group Room Block
Area Hotels
Hotel Luma - https://www.lumahotels.com/san-francisco
Hotel Via - https://www.hotelviasf.com/
Hyatt Place - https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/hyatt-place-san-francisco-downtown/sfozs
Parking
At UCSF Mission Bay, there are many options for parking, including multi-level parking garages and surface lots located throughout campus. Valet and self-park options are available for patients and visitors.
Hourly/Daily Parking Rates
- Hourly: $5
- Daily Max: $35
- Motorcycle: $5
- Disabled/ADA Placard: $7
The Community Garage at 1625 Owens Street is adjacent to the conference center. It is a gateless entry, and you must pay the meter on the ground level after parking your car.
Please visit the UCSF Campus Life Services Transportation website for more details on location, pricing, hours of operation, and sustainable transit options.
Public Transit
MUNI
T-Third Metro Line picks up at the 4th and King Street Caltrain Station and the Embarcadero BART station. Stop: UCSF Mission Bay Station on 3rd Street opposite the campus.
Public Transportation Information
Mission Bay SHUTTLES (Free to the Public)
Operates Monday through Friday in peak AM and PM commuting times.
West Route serves Berry and Owens Streets from Powell St. Station (5th and Market). The Owens St. stop is directly in front of the conference center.
CALTRAIN-TRANSBAY route serves Owens, Berry, Montgomery Bart (2nd @ Stevenson), Harrison, 4th St., MBBS, and Illinois streets from Salesforce Terminal at 500 Howard St.
The Owens St. stop is directly in front of the conference center.
See individual route tabs on the Mission Bay Shuttle website for timetables and maps: http://www.missionbaytma.org/shuttles-at-mission-bay/
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