UCLA Department of Ophthalmology Annual Seminar 2026
The UCLA Department of Ophthalmology Annual Seminar is designed as an update course covering current clinical and research aspects of selected ophthalmic subspecialties. The 1 day program includes the full time faculties of both the Stein Eye Institute and the Doheny Eye Institute, along with nationally prominent invited lecturers. The sessions will address current best practices in management, advanced surgical techniques, latest diagnostic technology, and translational research, in multiple educational formats, including didactic lecture, panel discussion, and case-based interactive presentations.
Meeting Highlights
56th Jules Stein Lecturer
David Huang, MD, PhD
Professor of Ophthalmology and Biomedical Engineering, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Associate Director & Director of Research Casey Eye Institute
23rd Bradley R. Straatsma Lecturer
Jacque Duncan, MD
Professor and Chair
Department of Ophthalmology
University of California, San Francisco
Wayne and Gladys Valley Center for Vision
23rd Thomas H. Pettit Lecturer
Steven C. Schallhorn, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology
University of California, San Francisco
Chief Medical Officer Zeiss Meditec
56th Doheny Memorial Lecturer
Valerie Biousse, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology
Reunette Harris Chair of Ophthalmic Research
Neuro-Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology
Emory University School of Medicine
Registration Fees
- $75 Non-UCLA Ophthalmology Live In-Person Participant
- $75 Non-UCLA Ophthalmology Virtual Participant via Zoom
UC Recharge Payment Information
Registration payment can be submitted via the Interdepartmental or Intercampus recharge system.
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Refunds
Cancellations must be received via email to ccpd@mednet.ucla.edu by Sunday, May 24, 2026 and will be subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be granted after that date. David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA reserves the right to cancel or postpone this course if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded to the original form of payment. We are not responsible for other costs, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.
Course Recording
All registrants (live or virtual) will be provided the opportunity to review recorded sessions up to 3 weeks following the course.
The recorded sessions are not approved for Continuing Education (CE) credit.
Target Audience
Specialties - Ophthalmology
Professions - Advanced Practice Nurse, Fellow, Medical Student, Nurse, Optometrist, Physician, Resident, Scientist/ Researcher, Sonographer
Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Describe arterial ultrasonographic findings relevant to the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis
- Identify advantages of non-mydriatic fundus photography in emergency department settings
- Recognize clinical applications of optical coherence tomography and optical coherence tomography angiography for optic neuropathy evaluation
Accreditation
The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The California State Board of Registered Nursing accepts courses approved by the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ as meeting the continuing education requirements for license renewal. Nurses from states other than California should inquire with their local State Board for specific continuing education policies.
