
Gulf Coast
Ophthalmic Summit
Making Waves in Ophthalmic Clinical Care
SEPTEMBER 13-14, 2025
HILTON PENSACOLA BEACH
2025
Pensacola Beach



Dive Deep into Retinal Clinical Excellence & Earn COPE Credits!
Attention all optometrists and staff: You’re cordially invited to join Advanced Retinal Therapeutics Institute (ARTI) for our prestigious annual Optometric and Ophthalmic Education Conference.
This premier two-day event will feature:
- In-depth discussions on clinical care in optometry
- Updates on retinal diseases and chronic conditions
- Insights into ongoing clinical trials and new technologies
- Interactive sessions designed to foster engagement and learning
Attendees will have the opportunity to earn up to 15 hours of COPE-approved continuing education credit. Technicians are eligible for up to 8 hours of JCAHPO credit.
This premier two-day event promises to be a hub of knowledge-sharing and collaboration, where we’ll delve into clinical care. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to expand your expertise, connect with peers, and grow professionally.
Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits
ARTI Introduction and Welcome
Uveitis
George Peters III, MD, MBA – Retina Specialty Institute
Obesity and Eye Disease
Danuel Laan, MD
Director of Bariatric Surgery – USA Health Providence Hospital
Cornea
Michael Ullman, MD
Cataract and Cornea Specialist – Ullman Eye Consultants
Break and Exhibits
Lunch & Learn: Helping Shape the Retina Landscape through Clinical Trials 2024
Sunil Gupta, MD – Retina Specialty Institute
Glaucoma
Ronald Gross, MD
Glaucoma Specialist – VA Health Houston, TX
Under Pressure – The Impact of Hypertension on Vision
Patricia Matto, DO
Program Director Family Medicine Residency – Franklin Primary
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Joseph Sugg, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmologist – Southern Eye Group
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Danielle Isen, DO
Neuro-Ophthalmologist – Southern Eye Group
Medical Errors
Alice Sterling, OD
Optometrist – Florida Eye Clinic
Cocktails and Exhibitor Meet and Greet
Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits
Myasthenia gravis
Donna Corder, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon – Southern Eye Group
Florida Jurisprudence
Alice Sterling, OD
Optometrist – Florida Eye Clinic
Grab and Go Lunch
Premium IOLs
Paul McDaniel, DO
Cataract Surgeon – Southern Eye Group
Technician Agenda
Registration (Coral Reef Room)
ARTI Introduction & Welcome
Clinical Trials Updates
Sunil Gupta, MD – Retina Specialty Institute
Preliminary Patient Work-Up
Dan Wilder, OD – Southern Eye Group
Scripting the Patient Experience (Diagnostics)
Brett Braun, COO – Southern Eye Group and Retina Specialty Institute
LASIK/PRK: Pre-Op, Procedure and Post-Op/Ideal Candidates
Peter Zloty, MD – Southern Eye Group
Scribing and Coding for Techs
Dan Wilder, OD – Southern Eye Group
Pediatric Ophthalmology: An Introduction
Joe Sugg, Jr., MD – Southern Eye Group
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Danielle Isen, DO – Southern Eye Group
Refractions: What to Consider
Joe Klabo, OD – Southern Eye Group
Skills Transfer (Diagnostics) & Cocktail Hour

Sunil Gupta, MD
Founder and CEO
Retina Specialty Institute

Ronald Gross, MD
Glaucoma Specialist
VA Health

Danuel Laan, MD
Director of Bariatric Surgery
USA Health Providence Hospital

Paul McDaniel, DO
Cataract, Glaucoma and Refractive Surgeon
Southern Eye Group

George Peters III, MD, MBA
Retina Specialist
Retina Specialty Institute

Donna Corder, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon
Southern Eye Group

Alice Sterling, OD
Optometrist
Florida Eye Clinic

Michael Ullman, MD
Cataract and Cornea Specialist
Ullman Eye Consultants

Danielle Isen, DO
Neuro-Ophthalmologist
Southern Eye Group

Patricia Matto, DO, FACOFP, FAAFP
Program Director Family Medicine Residency
Franklin Primary Health Center

Location:
Hilton Pensacola Beach
12 Via De Luna Drive
Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Call: 1-866-916-2999 ext. 6798 (ask for “Reservations”)
OR visit their website
GROUP/CONVENTION CODE: 90M
Sponsorship Program
Diamond -
$6,500
Platinum, Gold and Silver Level privileges, plus:
- Priority booth placement in the main break area
- Recognition as the official sponsor during one of the event’s three meals
- Verbal recognition by seminar hosts each day as a Diamond Sponsor
- Option to showcase an item or activity in Skills Transfer area
Platinum -
$4,500
Gold and Silver Level privileges, plus
- Special recognition in event signage
- Recognition as the cocktail sponsor on Saturday, September 13th
- Option to feature an item or activity in Skills Transfer area
Gold -
$3,500
Silver Level privileges, plus
- Guaranteed booth placement in the main break area
- Social media recognition
- A one-paragraph profile of your company distributed with agenda (to include name, logo, mission, and clinical involvement barring any product specific promotional material)
- Company logo on tables during the coffee/snack break
Silver -
$2,500
- Exhibit booth in either expo area or main break area
- Company name and logo near main entrance and on presentation screen during breaks
- Opportunity to add company promotional items to attendee welcome bag
- Logo and website URL on all digital media
- Admission and meals for 2 company representatives
Bronze -
$550
Non-profit organizations only
- Vendor exhibit space

About ARTI
Advanced Retinal Therapeutics Institute (ARTI) is non-profit organization that was formed with the purpose of offering educational programs throughout the Gulf Coast. With a common mission to provide physicians with the tools for delivering the highest quality patient care, ARTI has been serving the optometric and ophthalmic communities for more than 10 years.
Known for innovation, ARTI continues to host one of the premier educational conferences along the Gulf Coast, providing physicians with the continuing education credits necessary to enhance their patient care capabilities.
Thank you 2024 Sponsors











