Gulf Coast
Ophthalmic Summit

Registration

When the Droopy Upper Eyelid Isn’t Just Age: That Eye Doesn’t Look Right, But Why?
Donna Corder, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon – Southern Eye Group

Updates on the Diagnosis and Management of  Diabetes Retinal Disease
Sherrol Reynolds, OD, FAAO
Professor – NSU College of Optometry

Retinal Imaging in Hematological Disorders
Sherrol Reynolds, OD, FAAO
Professor – NSU College of Optometry

Triage and Treatment of Corneal Ulcers
Peter Zloty, MD
Cataract, Glaucoma and Refractive Surgeon – Southern Eye Group

Channel your Inner Sherlock: Clinical Pearls for Exposing Secondary Glaucoma
Richard Schroeder, MD
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Practice – Indiana University Health

Retinal Referral Triage
Sean Allison, MD
Retina Specialist – Retina Specialty Institute

Refractive Cataract Surgery in 2026: Picking Winners (and Avoiding Landmines)
Paul McDaniel, DO
Cataract, Glaucoma and Refractive Surgeon – Southern Eye Group

Registration, Breakfast, and Exhibits

ARTI Introduction and Welcome

Stage Fright: How to Determine Glaucoma Severity and Let it Guide Your Management
Richard Schroeder, MD
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Practice – Indiana University Health

Patient Matching: Setting Expectations… and Surviving the Unhappy Patient
Paul McDaniel, DO
Cataract, Glaucoma and Refractive Surgeon – Southern Eye Group

I Can See it – Low Vision
Len Rich, MD
CSVR

Vision Considerations of the Civilian (Non-Military) Aviator
Tom Garrido, OD
Optometrist – Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation

Florida Jurisprudence
Joseph Sowka, OD, FAAO, Diplomate
Optometrist; Diplomate in Glaucoma of the AAO – Center for Sight

Lunch

New Advances in Cornea
Michael Ullman, MD
Cataract and Cornea Specialist – Ullman Eye Consultants

The Wild Wild West of Myopia Control
Nicholas Onken, OD
Assistant Professor; Director; Director – UAB School of Optometry; Vision Therapy Clinic; Myopia Control Clinic

Vision Considerations of The Military Aviator
Tom Garrido, OD
Optometrist – Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation

Neuro-Op Near-Misses
Joseph Sowka, OD, FAAO, Diplomate
Optometrist; Diplomate in Glaucoma of the AAO – Center for Sight

Game Day Cocktails & Exhibits

Saturday Night Lights Poolside Reception

Registration, Breakfast, and Exhibits

Prevention of Medical Errors
Joseph Sowka, OD, FAAO, Diplomate
Optometrist; Diplomate in Glaucoma of the AAO – Center for Sight

Widefield Imaging in Optometric Practice: Expanding the View of Retinal Disease
Sean Allison, MD
Retina Specialist – Retina Specialty Institute

Clinical Trials 2026
Sunil Gupta, MD
Founder and CEO – Retina Specialty Institute
Vera Watkins, RN, CNOR, CHA, CHCO, OHCC, CCRC
Chief Clinical Officer; Director of Clinical Trials – Retina Specialty Institute

Lunch and Learn: Retina Jeopardy: High-Yield Clinical Decision-Making for Optometric Practice
Vivienne Hau, MD
Medical and Surgical Vitreoretinal Specialist – Kaiser Permanente

Diagnosing Systemic Disease Through Retinal Imaging: Clinical Applications for Optometric Practice
Vivienne Hau, MD
Medical and Surgical Vitreoretinal Specialist – Kaiser Permanente

Artificial Intelligence in Optometry: Practical Applications and the Future of Eye Care
Joshua Koo
Retina Specialty Institute

Registration

Technicians Role in Clinical Trials
Vera Watkins, RN, CNOR, CHA, CHCO, OHCC, CCRC
Retina Specialty Institute

Premium Cataract Surgery 2026
Paul McDaniel, DO
Southern Eye Group

Wide Field Imaging in Optometric Clinics
Dan Wilder, OD
Southern Eye Group

Lunch and Learn
Preliminary Patient Work Up
Dan Wilder, OD
Southern Eye Group

Communication with Difficult Patients
Brett Braun, COO
Southern Eye Group

LASIK and PRK Patient Selection
Peter Zloty, MD
Southern Eye Group

OCT’s
Sean C. Allison, MD
Retina Specialty Institute

Clinical Efficiency and Quality Assurance
Josh Koo
Retina Specialty Institute