Join us for the 2025 Pittsburgh Cornea Symposium, an exclusive event designed for physicians and fellows, where the latest advancements in corneal surgery and treatment will be explored, including premium Intraocular Lenses (IOLs), molecular diagnostics, and advanced collagen cross-linking for keratoconus. Attendees can deepen their expertise through case presentations on complex surgeries, the latest endothelial keratoplasty techniques like DSEK and DMEK, and learn about corneal neurotization for treating neurotrophic keratitis. This event also offers unique networking opportunities with industry leaders and will provide CME credits to those who attend.
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Location: Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh
620 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Time: 7am – 9pm
Room Reservation Details:
Guests can make their reservations in two ways:
Guests must secure their reservations by February 7th to take advantage of the discounted group rate. After this date, room availability and pricing will be subject to change. For any questions or assistance please email us at corneasymposium@core.org
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
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 – 5:45 PM
Evening Break
5:45 PM – 6:30 PM
Evening Reception
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Dinner