The Cornea and Eye Banking Forum is hosted by the Eye Bank Association of America and the Cornea Society.
Friday, October 17, 2025
Orlando, FL
This event highlights the latest scientific and research developments in cornea and eye banking and innovations that are on the horizon.
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
Call for Abstracts
The Call for Abstracts for the 2025 Cornea and Eye Banking Forum is open. Present your research and findings to the cornea community during this year’s event. The program chairs, M. Soledad Cortina, MD, and Jessica Ciralsky, MD, encourage abstracts highlighting new procedures and therapies; scientific discoveries and innovation in cornea and eye banking; research on the preservation, preparation, processing and transplantation of corneal tissue; and any new data of interest to the cornea and eye banking communities. A Best Paper of Session Award is awarded to one medical student, resident or cornea fellow, for the presentation of their abstract. Present your research, submit an abstract by Monday, July 14.
EBAA Fall Leadership Meeting
EBAA hosts the Medical Advisory Board and Accreditation Board meetings in Chicago on October 16. Register for the in-person meeting here or the virtual MAB Meeting here.
Save the Date
The 2026 Cornea and Eye Banking Forum takes place October 9 in New Orleans. We hope to see you there!
Travel Information
Hotel Information
The meeting takes place at the Westin Michigan Avenue. Reservations may be made through AAO’s Hotel Reservation Site. Reservations open to AAO members on June 25 and to non-AAO members on July 9.
Airline Discounts
We are pleased to partner with Southwest and United Airlines for air travel to the Cornea and Eye Banking Forum in Orlando, Florida.
Southwest Airlines: To receive discounted rates, book via SWABIZ® using this link. Discount valid for travel from 10/13/2025 to 10/21/2025.
United Airlines: To take advantage of discounted fares, please click on discount code ZQ4T448099. Discount valid for travel from 10/13/2025 to 10/20/2025.
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.
About Us
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
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
