Gulf Coast
Ophthalmic Summit

Making Waves in Ophthalmic Clinical Care

SEPTEMBER 13-14, 2025
HILTON PENSACOLA BEACH

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2025

Pensacola Beach

Sunil Gupta, MD presenting

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.

Physician Agenda

6:30 - 7:15 am

Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits

7:15 - 7:30 am

ARTI Introduction and Welcome

7:30 - 8:30am

Uveitis
George Peters III, MD, MBA – Retina Specialty Institute

8:30 - 9:30am

Obesity and Eye Disease
Danuel Laan, MD
Director of Bariatric Surgery – USA Health Providence Hospital

9:30 - 10:30am

Cornea
Michael Ullman, MD
Cataract and Cornea Specialist – Ullman Eye Consultants

10:30 - 11:00 am

Break and Exhibits

11:00 - 12:00 pm

Lunch & Learn: Helping Shape the Retina Landscape through Clinical Trials 2024
Sunil Gupta, MD – Retina Specialty Institute

12:00 - 2:00 pm

Glaucoma
Ronald Gross, MD
Glaucoma Specialist – VA Health Houston, TX

2:00 - 3:00 pm

Under Pressure – The Impact of Hypertension on Vision
Patricia Matto, DO
Program Director Family Medicine Residency – Franklin Primary

3:00 - 4:00 pm

Pediatric Ophthalmology
Joseph Sugg, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmologist – Southern Eye Group

4:00 - 5:00 pm

Neuro-Ophthalmology
Danielle Isen, DO
Neuro-Ophthalmologist – Southern Eye Group

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Medical Errors
Alice Sterling, OD
Optometrist – Florida Eye Clinic

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Cocktails and Exhibitor Meet and Greet

7:00 - 7:30 am

Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits

7:30 – 8:30 am

Myasthenia gravis
Donna Corder, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon – Southern Eye Group

8:30 am – 10:30 am

Florida Jurisprudence
Alice Sterling, OD
Optometrist – Florida Eye Clinic

10:30 – 11:00 am

Grab and Go Lunch

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Premium IOLs
Paul McDaniel, DO
Cataract Surgeon – Southern Eye Group

Technician Agenda

7:45 – 8:15 am

Registration (Coral Reef Room)

8:15 – 8:30 am

ARTI Introduction & Welcome

8:30 – 9:30 am

Clinical Trials Updates
Sunil Gupta, MD – Retina Specialty Institute

9:30 – 10:30 am

Preliminary Patient Work-Up
Dan Wilder, OD – Southern Eye Group

10:30 – 11:30 am

Scripting the Patient Experience (Diagnostics)
Brett Braun, COO – Southern Eye Group and Retina Specialty Institute

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

LASIK/PRK: Pre-Op, Procedure and Post-Op/Ideal Candidates
Peter Zloty, MD – Southern Eye Group

12:30 – 1:30 pm

Scribing and Coding for Techs
Dan Wilder, OD – Southern Eye Group

1:30 – 2:30 pm

Pediatric Ophthalmology: An Introduction
Joe Sugg, Jr., MD – Southern Eye Group

2:30 – 3:30 pm

Neuro-Ophthalmology
Danielle Isen, DO – Southern Eye Group

3:30 – 4:30 pm

Refractions: What to Consider
Joe Klabo, OD – Southern Eye Group

4:30 – 6:00 pm

Skills Transfer (Diagnostics) & Cocktail Hour

Physician Speakers

Sunil Gupta, MD

Sunil Gupta, MD

Founder and CEO

Retina Specialty Institute

Ronald Gross, MD Glaucoma Specialist

Ronald Gross, MD

Glaucoma Specialist

VA Health

Daniel Laan, MD Director of Bariatric Surgery

Danuel Laan, MD

Director of Bariatric Surgery

USA Health Providence Hospital

Paul McDaniel, DO Cataract Surgeon

Paul McDaniel, DO

Cataract, Glaucoma and Refractive Surgeon

Southern Eye Group

George Peters III, MD, MBA

George Peters III, MD, MBA

Retina Specialist

Retina Specialty Institute

Donna Corder, MD Oculoplastic Surgeon

Donna Corder, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon

Southern Eye Group

Alice Sterling, OD Optometrist

Alice Sterling, OD

Optometrist

Florida Eye Clinic

Michael Ullman MD

Michael Ullman, MD

Cataract and Cornea Specialist

Ullman Eye Consultants

Danielle Isen, DO Neuro-Ophthalmologist

Danielle Isen, DO

Neuro-Ophthalmologist

Southern Eye Group

Patricia Matto, DO, FACOFP, FAAFP

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

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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