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.
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 now available!
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National Congress of Ophthalmology 2026
Buenos Aires, Argentina
April 15 – 17
Organized by the Argentine Council of Ophthalmology, this congress brings together specialists from across the region to exchange knowledge and explore the latest advances in ophthalmology.
During the event, LWVI will present innovations in corneal transplantation, including TransplantREADY® DSAEK, TransplantREADY® DMEK, Endo-In DMEK, and OptiGraft CAIRS®, a biological alternative for the management of keratoconus and other corneal ectasias.
To schedule a meeting during the congress, please contact:
Carmen González
+52 (1) 55 12 88 63 03
Carmen.Gonzalez@LWVI.org
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
