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 9:
• 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.
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:
• Transitioning from RN to Ophthalmic Nurse 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
• Investigating Surgical Site Infections 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