The Cornea and Eye Banking Forum is hosted by the Eye Bank Association of America and the Cornea Society.
Friday, October 9, 2026
Astor Crowne Plaza French Quarter
739 Canal St. at Bourbon, New Orleans, LA
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
- Exhibit Hall and Networking Reception
Registration
The rate for physicians and eye bankers is $325. Students, residents, and fellows are $225. Rates increase on-site. For more information, see our registration page.
EBAA Fall Leadership Meeting
EBAA hosts the Medical Advisory Board and Accreditation Board meetings in Orlando on October 8. Register for the in-person meeting or the MAB Broadcast.
Save the Date
The 2027 Cornea and Eye Banking Forum takes place November 12, 2026, in Las Vegas. We hope to see you there!
Travel Information
Hotel Information
The meeting takes place at the Crowne Plaza. Reservations may be made through AAO’s Hotel Reservation Site. Reservations open in June 2026.
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
