The Cornea and Eye Banking Forum is hosted by the Eye Bank Association of America and the Cornea Society.
Friday, October 18, 2024
Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago
909 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
This event highlights the latest scientific and research developments in cornea and eye banking and innovations that are on the horizon. Abstract submission is open and registration will open soon!
The event features:
- Two Invited Panel Discussions
- Presentation of over 25 scientific abstracts
- The Paton Award Lecture
- The Troutman Prize Lecture
- The Paton Luncheon: A Moderated Clinical Discussion
The Call for Abstracts is open and registration is coming soon. Submit an abstract for presentation consideration!
On-Demand Recording Available
If you attended the 2023 Cornea and Eye Banking Forum in-person, you have complimentary access to the on-demand recording package. If you did not attend in-person, the package is available for purchase. Learn more about the on-demand package.
Save the Date
The 2025 Cornea and Eye Banking Forum takes place October 17 in Orlando, Florida. We hope to see you there!
EBAA Fall Leadership Meeting
EBAA hosts the Medical Advisory Board (MAB) and Accreditation Board meetings in San Francisco on October 17. Registration coming soon!
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC, Cornea Society and Eye Bank Association of America. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.
Conference Support
Thank you to the organizations below for their support of the 2023 Cornea and Eye Banking Forum.
R. Townley Paton Luncheon
Corneal surgeons, residents, and fellows are invited to attend the R. Townley Paton Luncheon, sponsored by Bausch + Lomb, which features lively discussion about specific cases and treatment approaches, assessments of current and emerging therapies, and thoughts on the future of the profession. The luncheon is included in the registration fee.
Sponsored by:
About Us
Eye Bank Association of America
The mission of the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) is to restore sight worldwide. The oldest transplant association in the United States, EBAA is the only nationally-recognized accrediting body for eye banks. Since 1961, EBAA member eye banks have restored sight to over 2.2 million individuals. EBAA sets standards, provides education, and engages in advocacy to support eye donation, cornea transplantation, and research. EBAA leads the transplantation field by establishing medical standards for eye banking, and comprehensive training and certification programs for eye bank personnel.
Contact Us: Herocia@restoresight.org
Cornea Society
The Cornea Society was founded in 1975 in recognition of the contributions of its namesake, Ramon Castroviejo, MD, a consummate educator and pioneer in corneal transplantation. The Society has fostered the exchange of information through scientific meetings and a quality scientific journal and newsletter. It thrives today as an international organization dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about the cornea and serves as the collective voice of corneal specialists globally and with governmental agencies domestically.
Contact Us: info@corneasociety.org