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CME Information

World Cornea Congress IX

March 20 – 22, 2025
The Westin DC Downtown
Washington DC

This activity is jointly provided by Medical Education Resources and Cornea Society

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Only WCC brings you the most internationally diverse panels, presenting an equally varied lineup of research, techniques and discussions. In these hyper-focused cornea sessions, you’ll dig deep and formulate actionable strategies to elevate your patient care.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity has been designated to meet the educational needs of cornea specialists, corneal surgeons, and comprehensive ophthalmologists seeking to advance their knowledge in the diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of corneal diseases. Attendees will gain access to cutting-edge research, clinical insights, and expert-led discussions to enhance patient care and improve outcomes in corneal and external disease management.

STATEMENT OF NEED 

This activity is intended for corneal specialists and ophthalmologists with an interest in corneal and external disease, refractive surgery, and eye banking. World Cornea Congress is designed to bring these physicians together on an every-5-years basis to provide updates and education that they do not receive on this scale anywhere else. CS coordinates this meeting with various supra-national cornea organizations, to ensure a diverse prospective is being considered.

EDUCATIONAL MEETING OBJECTIVES

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

  • Define diagnostic skills, discuss treatment options, and integrate updated protocols related to ocular infections.
  • Describe current research on the risk factors for, diagnosis of, and treatment options for keratoconus and other ectatic disorders.
  • Evaluate current and emerging options in penetrating keratoplasty and keratoprosthesis.
  • Compare and contrast lamellar and endothelial keratoplasty techniques, and apply surgical technique modifications as necessary to improve outcomes.
  • Examine and describe intraocular and corneal-based refractive surgery treatment options.
  • Explain current research related to the etiology and treatment of ocular surface diseases.
  • Identify and report current issues affecting global eye health and eye banking.

FACULTY & PROGRAM AGENDA

A complete faculty listing and a detailed program agenda are available in the WCC IX Program Book.

ACCREDITATION STATMENT

Accredittation

PHYSICIAN CREDIT

MER designates this live activity for a maximum of 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURE OF ALL FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Medical Education Resources ensures balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all our educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies all financial relationships with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Reported relevant financial relationships are mitigated by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CE activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. MER is committed to providing learners with high-quality CE activities that promote improvements or quality in health care and not the business interest of an ineligible company.

Relevant financial relationships of all presenting authors, staff, and members of the Committee on Programs are listed in the CME flyer available at the WCC registration desk during the registration hours of the WCC. 

 

DISCLAIMER

The content and views presented in this educational activity are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Medical Education Resources and/or Cornea Society. The authors have disclosed if there is any discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA in their presentations. Before prescribing any medicine, primary references and full prescribing information should be consulted. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management.

FEE INFORMATION

The meeting registration fees for the World Cornea Congress:
Cornea Society Member - $950
None-Member - $1,650
Non-Profit/Vision Scientist - $950
Student/Fellow - $165
Guest - $250