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.
Japanese Society of Ophthalmic Surgery / JSOS 2026
Fukuoka
January 30 – February 1
Join Lions World Vision Institute (LWVI) at the 49th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Ophthalmic Surgery (JSOS 2026) and explore the next generation of corneal transplantation solutions. Discover our expanded portfolio of TransplantREADY® Preloaded Tissue Services and be among the first to learn about OptiGraft CAIRS—our newest sterile ophthalmic allograft engineered for advanced lamellar keratoplasty and keratoconus therapy.
OptiGraft CAIRS features innovative processing that leverages state-of-the-art femtosecond laser technology to sculpt e-beam–irradiated grafts with exceptional precision. This specialty service delivers consistent, reproducible thickness and width across a full range of graft shapes and sizes—helping surgeons achieve reliable outcomes without variation.
Experience these innovations firsthand through hands-on wet labs and expert-led educational sessions guided by leading corneal specialists. Gain practical insights, surgical pearls, and technique refinement on TransplantREADY® DSAEK, Endo-In DMEK, and DALK.
Registration for wet labs is available through the JSOS conference secretariat.
For questions or additional information, please contact us at contact@LWVI.org.
Southern African Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery / SASCRS 2026
Johannesburg
February 12 – 15
Join Lions World Vision Institute (LWVI) at SASCRS 2026, the annual meeting of the Southern African Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and explore how our latest advances are shaping the future of corneal surgery. We’ll be showcasing our full portfolio of TransplantREADY® Preloaded Tissue Services along with OptiGraft CAIRS, our newest sterile ophthalmic allograft designed for complex lamellar procedures and keratoconus management.
OptiGraft CAIRS is created using cutting-edge femtosecond laser technology that precisely sculpts e-beam–irradiated grafts across a diverse array of sizes. The result is a consistently uniform graft—engineered for accuracy, reproducibility, and confidence in every case.
Immerse yourself in our innovations through interactive wet labs and expert-led educational sessions, where experienced corneal surgeons will share practical guidance and technique insights for OptiGraft® CAIRS, TransplantREADY® DSAEK, and Endo-In DMEK.
Wet lab registration is available through the SASCRS conference secretariat.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at contact@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
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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.
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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
