AAO 2026 | New Orleans
Experience CAIRS, Endo-In DMEK & Injectable UT DSAEK
Learn from experienced faculty, see the techniques demonstrated, then try them yourself during hands-on wet labs.

Choose your hands-on training experience:
- OptiGraft® CAIRS | Practice manual channel creation, graft insertion and positioning
- TransplantREADY® Endo-In DMEK | Master controlled delivery for natural unscrolling into the correct orientation — no tapping required
- TransplantREADY® Injectable DSAEK | Perfect your injection technique to minimize cell loss and streamline your EK workflow
October 10–12 | Booth 2508
Wet lab space is limited. Reserve your preferred session.
Our team is in New Orleans!
Please visit our exhibit #2508 to sign up for wet labs or to schedule a meeting.
| Time | Session | Wet Lab | Lead Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, October 10 | |||
| 9:30 AM | CAIRS: How to Get Started | CAIRS (manual technique) | Soosan Jacob, MD |
| 11:30 AM | Endo-In DMEK for Complex Cases | Choose: Endo-In DMEK or Preloaded Injectable DSAEK | Leonard Heydenrych, MD |
| 1:30 PM | CAIRS Without a Femtosecond Laser: Here’s How | CAIRS (manual technique) | Jack Parker, MD |
| 3:30 PM | TransplantREADY® Options to Streamline Your Cornea Cases | Choose: Endo-In DMEK or Preloaded Injectable DSAEK | Benjamin Lambright, MD |
| Sunday, October 11 | |||
| 9:30 AM | TransplantREADY® Options to Streamline Your Cornea Cases | Choose: Endo-In DMEK or Preloaded Injectable DSAEK | Benjamin Lambright, MD |
| 11:30 AM | CAIRS: How to Get Started | CAIRS (manual technique) | Soosan Jacob, MD |
| 1:00 PM | CAIRS Without a Femtosecond Laser: Here’s How | CAIRS (manual technique) | John Parker, MD |
| 3:30 PM | Endo-In DMEK for Complex Cases | Choose: Endo-In DMEK or Preloaded Injectable DSAEK | Leonard Heydenrych, MD |
| Monday, October 12 | |||
| 10:00 AM | CAIRS | CAIRS (manual technique) | TBD |
| 1:00 PM | CAIRS | CAIRS (manual technique) | TBD |
Our team is in New Orleans!
Please visit our exhibit #2508 to sign up for wet labs or to schedule a meeting.
