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Glaucoma Symposium CME

Highlighting the latest advances in glaucoma for practicing eye care professionals.


29th ANNUAL GLAUCOMA SYMPOSIUM CME
Saturday, February 8, 2025
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square

About

Now in its 29th year, this complimentary half-day Symposium for practicing ophthalmologists highlights the latest advances in glaucoma management, medications, and surgical technique. Learn the latest updates on the most effective treatment options for your patients. This is an in-person only event. Advance Registration is Required.

Keynote Speaker

M. Roy Wilson, MD

The Shaffer-Hetherington-Hoskins Lecture will be delivered by nationally renowned scholar, surgeon, and innovator M. Roy Wilson, MD.

Dr. Wilson is President Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology at Wayne State University, where he served as President from 2012 to 2023. He is currently a visiting Professor of Ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute undertaking glaucoma and epidemiology research.

Program

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Registration

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Program
View the 2024 Program Agenda

The Glaucoma Symposium CME is a continuing medical education meeting for practicing ophthalmologists who want to learn the latest advances in glaucoma management, medications, and surgical technique.

Who Should Attend

Practicing ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents and fellows who want to learn the latest advances in glaucoma management, medications, and surgical technique.

Venue

All Glaucoma 360 events will be held at Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square, 335 Powell Street, San Francisco.

GRF education resources to share with your patients

PATIENT EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS:

Download these electronic PDF samples of our educational booklets:

Frequently Asked Questions

The Glaucoma Symposium is an “in-person only” event. The Glaucoma Symposium will not be live streamed, and it will not be possible to attend virtually.

The hotel room block will be at the Westin St. Francis San Francisco and will open in September 2024. The Westin St. Francis is located at 335 Powell Street on Union Square in San Francisco.

Please see the transportation and parking information on the Venue page of this website.

Glaucoma 360 is the inspiration of Adrienne Graves, PhD and Andrew Iwach, MD, who are both members of the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) Board of Directors. Dr. Graves is a visual scientist by training, a global industry leader in ophthalmology, and the former CEO of Santen Inc. Dr. Iwach, GRF’s Board Chair, is Executive Director of the Glaucoma Center of San Francisco and the Glaucoma Research and Education Group, Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California at San Francisco, and a faculty instructor at the California Pacific Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology.

Health Policy

Glaucoma Research Foundation is committed to the health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors, staff, and volunteers. In line with best practices as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the State of California and City of San Francisco, we will not require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry to Glaucoma 360.

In addition:
• We recommend that everyone be at least two weeks past their completed COVID-19 vaccine and be up to date with booster shots.
• We recommend attendees stay home if symptoms of any illness are present.
• Mask wearing is optional.