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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.

This image is a promotional flyer for AAO 2026 by the Lions World Vision Institute, highlighting surgeon subject matter experts for OptiGraft® CAIRS Keratoplasty, TransplantREADY Endo-In DMEK, and DSAEK wet lab training happening in New Orleans, LA from October 10-12, 2026. The graphic features five hexagonal headshots of the presenting surgeons arranged across a green background: John Parker, MD (United States), Soosan Jacob, MD (India), Leonard Heydenrych, MD (South Africa), Benjamin Lambright, MD (LWVI Medical Director, United States), and Jack Parker, MD (United States).

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.