Surgeon Training & Events
In-Person, Remotely Supported, and Virtually. We are committed to providing advanced cornea transplant surgical training in the U.S. and around the world. We performed surgeon training in United States, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Central Asia, South Africa, and South America.
Washington Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue, WA
March 5 – 6, 2026
Join the LWVI West Team at the Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (WAEPS) and be among the first to hear our exciting announcement.
We’re expanding our West Coast impact with the launch of our state-of-the-art Seattle laboratory, which currently supports donor ocular tissue evaluation and research. Full corneal processing capabilities will be added to further enhance the quality, reliability, and service we provide to surgeons and their patients worldwide. Our impact starts locally and extends globally.
Visit us at Booth #407 to explore our comprehensive corneal transplant services, including:
- TransplantREADY® Endo-In DMEK
- TransplantREADY® DSAEK
- OptiGraft® CAIRS Keratoplasty
Learn more about our full range of services: Our Cornea Transplant Services
Schedule a meeting during WAEPS with one of our team members: contact@lwvi.org
XI ALACCSA-R Regional Congress 2026
Hilton San Salvador, El Salvador
March 12-14
Lions World Vision Institute looks forward to participating in the XI ALACCSA – R Regional Congress 2026, in conjunction with the Salvadoran Association of Ophthalmology, where we will meet with specialists from the region to share our latest innovations in corneal transplantation.
We will present TransplantREADY® DSAEK, TransplantREADY® DMEK and Endo-In DMEK, preloaded in Weiss glass cannula, as well as OptiGraft® CAIRS (Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments), a biological alternative for the management of keratoconus and other corneal ectasias.
To schedule a meeting during the congress, please contact:
Carmen Gonzalez
Business Development, Latin America
+52 (1) 55 12 88 63 03
carmen.gonzalez@LWVI.org
28th Pan-American Regional Course of Ophthalmology
30th Chilean Congress of Ophthalmology
Santiago, Chile
March 25 – 27, 2026
Please visit our booth to learn about our portfolio of services and discover the latest innovations transforming corneal transplantation including OptiGraft CAIRS, sterile, laser prepared allogenic ring segments that offer unmatched precision, consistency, and biocompatibility for the surgical management of keratoconus and other ectatic disorders.
Our team will be showcasing:
- TransplantREADY® DSAEK
- TransplantREADY® DMEK and Endo-In DMEK
- OptiGraft® CAIRS
Stop by to connect with our experts, explore cutting-edge techniques, and see how these advancements are elevating surgical precision and patient outcomes.
To schedule a meeting during the congress, please contact:
Carmen Gonzalez
Business Development, Latin America
+52 (1) 55 12 88 63 03
carmen.gonzalez@LWVI.org
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
ASCRS
Washington, D.C.
April 10-13, 2026
Lions World Vision Institute leverages industry leading expertise, resources, and groundbreaking innovations designed to streamline cornea transplant procedures and improve clinical outcomes. Experience our latest innovations, TransplantREADY Endo-In DMEK, DSAEK and OptiGraft CAIRS. during hands-on wet labs and informational presentations.
Wet lab registration coming soon!
LWVI Cornea Fellowship Training Program 2024
Date TBD 2024
1410 N 21st Street, Tampa, FL
Join us for an extensive training program that combines didactic presentations and skills transfer wet labs lead by experts in the field of corneal transplantation.
Cornea fellows and recent graduates receive one-on-one training with a focus on advanced surgical techniques designed to complement and reinforce cornea fellowship training with the benefit of being hosted at a leading eye bank.
- Technical understanding of eye banking and cornea preparation
- Advanced cornea transplant techniques
- Practical training: Difficult DMEK, DSAEK, and PKP cases
- Perspective of faculty members from leading academic institutions and private practices
Advanced Cornea Transplant Training Programs
Contact to Register
Comprehensive Transplant Courses
Comprehensive Transplant Courses on DMEK, PDEK, DALK/ALK, and KPro are led by experts in the cornea field who present best practices during a didactic session and provide one-on-one support throughout a hands-on wet lab.
Contact to Register
Wet Labs
Experiences include expertly prepared research corneal tissue, instrumentation, and supplies. Wet labs are offered as:
- Part of a comprehensive course
- A stand-alone event
- A private one-on-one lab on location at
your surgical facility or in Tampa at the
LWVI training sit
Along with the expansion of our tissue services, our surgeon training program continues to grow with the rapid advancements in technologies and new procedures.
Our commitment to provide training opportunities and resources to assist surgeons in mastering the latest techniques strengthens every year.
The successful combination of instruction from experts in the cornea field and our innovative tissue preparation allows for immediate skill transfer and use in practice. Training is developed and tailored to specific needs, whether it be a wet lab on location, online didactic and surgical reviews, or a multiple day course hosted at our state-of-the-art eye bank and dedicated training site.
“Without question this is the best organized and highest yield course I have ever attended.”
—Neel Pasricha, MD
