Gulf Coast
Ophthalmic Summit
Making Waves in Ophthalmic Clinical Care
SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2026
HILTON PENSACOLA BEACH
2026
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 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.
2026 Technician Agenda - Coming Soon
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


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.
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