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.
ARVO 2026
Denver Colorado
May 3-7
Find Lions World Vision Institute at Booth 9033 from May 3-7 in Denver, Colorado for ARVO 2026! The LWVI team of experts will be on hand all week to connect with researchers, surgeons, and partners across the vision science community.
We are also presenting new work on Monday, May 4:
“A New Method for Direct Assessment of Endothelial Cell Loss in Donor Grafts Immediately After Transplantation: Comparison of Six DSAEK Insertion Techniques”
Session 224, Poster 364 | 11:15am to 1:00pm MT
If you work on corneal transplantation, surgical technique optimization, or endothelial cell preservation, this one is worth a stop. And whether you make it to the poster or not, come say hello at Booth 9033.
Eye Bank Association of America
Indianapolis, IN
EBAA – June 3-6
Fellow Eye Bankers – Our team looks forward to connecting at EBAA!
Join us in our efforts in avoidable cornea returns – Every donor matters, every cornea counts.
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Florida Society of Ophthalmology
Masters in Ophthalmology
Orlando, FL
June 5 – 7
Meet our team at FSO in Orlando to discuss the benefits of our TransplantREADY® Preloaded delivery devices! Learn how OptiGraft® CAIRS is redefining keratoplasty and expanding options for keratoconus patients – LWVI is the ONLY Eye bank to offer off the shelf sterile asymmetrical graphs with a two-year shelf life.
Let’s connect, collaborate, and move corneal care forward!
Contact our team to schedule a wet lab at your surgery center or at LWVI headquarters in Tampa, FL
Andy Rivero, LWVI Florida Representative
bohicar@gmail.com or Contact@LWVI.org
European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
London, UK
September 11-15
Join us at ESCRS 2026 in London!
Lions World Vision Institute will 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.
Meet our team to learn more about how our latest advancements are shaping the future of corneal surgery!
Contact Jeremy.Shuman@LWVI.org to set up a meeting at ESCRS or reach out to our team with any questions Contact@LWVI.org
Hands-on Wet Lab Registration link coming soon!
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
