Interactive Consultations in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Friday, February 20, 2026, 8:00 AM - Saturday, February 21, 2026, 6:00 PM, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (13.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (13.00 hours)

This two-day course is designed for ophthalmologists whose clinical practices include general ophthalmology, cataract, refractive surgery, and cornea. Using an interactive, case-based approach, the distinguished speakers will present a variety of vignettes and practice pearls to illustrate clinical dilemmas in the diagnosis and management of anterior segment diseases. The 2-day program will focus on cataract, refractive surgery, and disorders of the cornea and external disease.

1. Evaluate the benefits and limitations of various lens technology available for cataract surgery (including premium lens technology and advanced monofocal IOLs)
2. Evaluate how to optimize results from cataract surgery
3. Evaluate how to best manage patient expectations during premium cataract surgery
4. Evaluate medical evidence methodically by reviewing recent notable anterior segment publications
5. Evaluate and manage corneal astigmatism during cataract surgery to provide the best possible visual outcomes
6. Identify different techniques for managing complicated anterior segment surgery
7. Interpret results of corneal topography in the diagnosis of keratoconus and for refractive surgery screenings
8. Diagnose common ocular surface diseases using a comprehensive approach
9. Treat common ocular surface diseases using a comprehensive approach
10. Diagnose common and more challenging cases of microbial keratitis
11. Treat common and more challenging cases of microbial keratitis
12. Correctly diagnose corneal pathology in patients going for cataract surgery
13. Appraise when and how to perform various techniques for lamellar keratoplasty
14. Identify different IOLs for the treatment of cataract and refractive error
15. Analyze indications and complications of different IOLs in the treatment of cataract and refractive error
16. Incorporate femtosecond laser technology for the treatment of cataract and refractive error
17. Evaluate patients with keratoconus to determine who is an appropriate candidate for crosslinking and appropriate timing of treatment
18. Recognize and manage intraoperative complications during lamellar corneal surgery
19. Evaluate the most recent data and utility of the femtosecond laser for refractive and current non-refractive corneal and lens-based surgery
20. Provide an update on the various forms of corneal refractive surgery including topography guided and wavefront guided LASIK, corneal inlays, and SMILE

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The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 13.00 of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Registration Deadline
All registrations must be received no later than Wednesday, February 18 at 12:00 noon (ET).

Cancellation Policy
Conference tuition, less a $25 cancellation fee, is refundable if notice is received on or before February 12, 2026. No refunds shall be considered after February 12, 2026. 

Services for the Disabled
If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this conference, contact Danicza Zupcic at [email protected] at least 15 days prior to the conference.

Accessibility Statement
University of Miami Healthcare System is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The University of Miami adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.