2026 The Midwest Ophthalmological Symposium
About this Event
2026 The Midwest Ophthalmological Symposium
We are pleased to invite you to the 2026 The Midwest Ophthalmological Symposium, a high-impact educational event dedicated to the latest advancements in retinal disease management. This premier symposium brings together leading experts in the field to discuss cutting-edge research, clinical innovations, and best practices.
Date and Time: September 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM (Central Daylight Time)
Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Midwest Ophthalmologic Symposium
Host: Lejla Vajzovic, MD,
🕑: 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
7:00 am: Registration and Continental Breakfast
🕑: 08:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions
Host: Kevin J. Blinder, MD
🕑: 08:15 AM
Advancing Gene Therapy for AMD: How Close Are We?
Host: Lejla Vajzovic, MD
🕑: 09:15 AM
DMEK in vitrectomized eyes-
Host: Christopher Sales, MD
🕑: 09:50 AM
Pediatric Retinal Disease: Lessons That Shape Adult Retina Care,
Host: Lejla Vajzovic, MD,
🕑: 10:20 AM
Scleral fixated Iris prosthesis
Host: Christopher Sales, MD
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Break
Don’t Miss These: Retina Diagnoses That Change Management
Host: Lejla Vajzovic, MD
🕑: 11:35 AM
Lessons Learned: OMIC Symposium
Host: Gaurav Shah, MD
🕑: 12:35 PM
Closing Remarks
Untitled agenda
🕑: 07:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Midwest Ophthalmologic Symposium
Info: 7:00 am: Registration and continental breakfast 8:00 am: Welcome and Introductions-Kevin J. Blinder, MD 8:15 : Seslen Lecture Advancing Gene Therapy for AMD: How Close Are We? --Lejla Vajzovic, MD 9:20 am: DMEK in vitrectomized eyes- Christopher Sales, MD 9:50 am: Pediatric Retinal Disease: Lessons That Shape Adult Retina Care 10:20 am: Scleral fixated Iris prosthesis 11:05 am: : Don’t Miss These: Retina Diagnoses That Change Management 11:35 pm : Lessons learned: OMIC Symposium – Gaurav Shah, MD
Untitled agenda
🕑: 07:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The Midwest Ophthalmological Symposium
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 40.00
