General Information
October 9 – 11, 2026 | Hilton New Orleans Riverside- Page 7
Capstone Lectures: Innovations in Ophthalmology
The Capstone Lectures are a collection of short lectures showcasing leading-edge topics. They will be held on-site in New Orleans on Friday, October 9, from 8:00 – 10:00 a. m. See page 17 for details.
Special Events
Harold A. Stein, MD Lecture presented by Raymond Stein, MD, FRCSC 01FR3 Friday, October 9 10:15 – 11:45 a. m. See more information on page 15 and 16.
Sub-Specialty Sessions
Sub-Specialty Sessions feature in-depth learning with a panel of experts in a variety of specialties.
Sub-Specialty Sessions Offered On-Site:
• Imaging 04SA34
• Cornea, Refractive, and Cataract 04SA56
• Retina 04SU12
• Practice Management 04SU56
SunPharma Breakfast Symposium Saturday, October 10, 7:00-7:45 a. m.
The Ophthalmic Master Trainer’ s Toolkit 06SA2 Saturday, October 10, 9:15 – 10:15 a. m.
Tech Talks- Open Mic Session 06SA3 Saturday, October 10, 10:30 – 11:30 a. m
RxSight LAL Panel – Bringing Adjustable Vision to Life: The Team Behind LAL Success 02SA4 Saturday, October 10, 11:45 a. m. – 12:45 p. m.
Tech Trivia Night 07SA1 Friday, October 9, 5:00 – 7:00 p. m. See page 12 for details.
Examination Prep Courses
Exam Prep Courses for the three core certifications will be held from 3:00-7:00 pm on Thursday, October 8:
• COA 11TR12
• COT 12TR12
• COMT 13TR12
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL ON-SITE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
On-Site Learning Labs
Learning Labs provide skill-based hands-on training. Gain exposure to equipment and processes while developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
The Learning Labs below require online prerequisite courses. These courses will be offered in advance of the on-site program at no extra cost. Prerequisite courses will be available beginning July 31 – October 8. Upon completion of each course and evaluation, you will earn one CE credit. Completion of the course requires a 75 % or higher passing grade on a short quiz and completion of the course evaluation. When you register for one of the following Learning Labs, you will automatically be enrolled in the prerequisite course for no additional fee.
Nurses Track
Join us in Grand Salon 7 & 10 on Saturday, October 10 for the first ever ACE Nurses track, and level up your knowledge of ophthalmic nursing with 7 courses just for you! Courses include:
• Investigating Surgical Site Infections 05SA1
• The Nurse as Educator 05SA2
• Triaging Ocular Emergencies: Should They Come in or Not 05SA3
• Important Facts and Concepts in Ocular Pharmacology 05SA4
• Ocular Emergencies 05SA5
• Transitioning from RN to Ophthalmic Nurse 05SA6
• Indications for Eye Surgery: What to Share with the ASC 05SA7
Learning Labs Offered On-Site
• Plus Cylinder Retinoscopy
• Ultrasound Biometry( A-Scan)
• Contact B-Scan Ultrasonography
• Slit Lamp
Required Online Prerequisite Courses
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Refraction: Optics and Instrumentation AND Plus Cylinder Refraction
Introduction to Ultrasound Biometry
Introduction to Contact B-Scan Ultrasonography
Introduction to the Slit Lamp