Gulf Coast
Ophthalmic Summit

Making Waves in Ophthalmic Clinical Care

SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2026
HILTON PENSACOLA BEACH

2026

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 three-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 25 hours of COPE-approved continuing education credit. Technicians are eligible for up to 8 hours of JCAHPO credit.

This premier three-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.

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2025 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

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 to Our 2025 Sponsors