EYE TRAUMA 2026: ASOT ANNUAL MEETING & SKILLS TRANSFER LAB
April 24-26, 2026 | Houston Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation and Education (MITIE) | Houston, TX
2026 Eye Trauma
Annual Meeting Offerings
ASOT Annual Meeting Registration (April 25-26) – Required – SPACE LIMITED
Learning and collaboration with top ophthalmic traumatologists from around the world.
EYE TRAUMA 2026 is the only US meeting focused solely on improving outcomes for the injured eye!
Important Dates
ASOT Skills Transfer Lab Registration (April 24) – Optional – SPACE LIMITED
Five separate courses geared to learners’ experience, with hands-on technology showcase.
Lab Registrants Only: Complete Your MITIE Check-in
To finalize your participation, please complete the required MITIE Lab check-in using the link below:
👉 Check-in with MITIE — Attendance Checkin Code is QEHHAX. Your spot is not confirmed until this step is completed.
Morning Lab Options:
Damage Control Surgery
- 7:30AM-12:35PM
- 3.5 Hours of CME from AAO
- 32 places available
- PGY 2 through practicing ophthalmologist
Early Career Intensive Skill Course
- 8:00AM-12:30PM
- 32 places available
- Pre-ophthalmology medical students and PGY 2 residents
(Note: You must register for the conference to be eligible for the lab.
All lab students must fill out this form (in addition to registration) prior to arrival.)
Afternoon Advanced Skills Electives: 1:00pm-4:30pm
Glaucoma Tubes / Hyphema Management
- 3.5 Hours CME from AAO
- 10 places available
- PGY 4 through practicing ophthalmologist
Iris and Cyclodialysis Repair / Yamane IOL Scleral Fixation / Artificial Iris Certification
- 3.5 Hours CME from AAO
- 10 Places available
- PGY 4 through practicing ophthalmologist
- Must complete Pre-Lab Course (link (login:iris1400)) for artificial iris certification
Vitreoretinal Surgery (Vitrectomy) & Intraocular Foreign Body Removal / Fishhooks
- 3.5 Hours CME from AAO
- 10 places available
- PGY 4/Fellows through practicing ophthalmologist
Rates
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ASOT Member Rates |
Annual Meeting | Damage Control Skills Lab | Early Career Trauma Skills Lab | Advanced Skills Electives | |
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Practicing Ophthalmologist |
$300 | $400 | $400 | ||
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Active/Retired Military |
$175 | $200 | $200 | ||
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Retired Ophthalmologist |
$125 | ||||
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Resident/Fellow |
$125 | $225 | $150 | $225 | |
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Medical Student |
$75 | $50 | |||
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Adjunct Member |
$300 | ||||
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Non-Member |
$600 |
LAB DAY FACULTY: If you are teaching as a laboratory faculty member, ASOT will send you a pass to register you as faculty for the lab on April 24th. Please note: Lab faculty attending the Annual Meeting April 25–26 (Saturday–Sunday) please purchase meeting registration below.
Registration
1) Members: Click Here (Login required)
2) Non-Members: Click Here to make an account to register or Click here to become a ASOT member for conference discounts!
3) Fill out the registration form. Tickets shown are the eligible options.
4) Finish registration with payment or register another attendee. (Additional attendees will need to have a member profile in the system)
Contact info@theasot.com for any registration or membership questions.
Thank you Eye Trauma Sponsors. Your generous support makes this event possible.
AAO CME Statements
Skills transfer Labs:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and The American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma. The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
DCO:
The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Advanced Skills:
The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
General Meeting:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and The American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma. The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Media Release Disclaimer
By attending the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma (ASOT) Annual Meeting, you acknowledge and agree that photographs, audio recordings, and video recordings may be taken during the event.
Your attendance constitutes your consent to the use of your image, likeness, voice, and statements in photographs, video recordings, and other media captured during the meeting. These materials may be used by ASOT for educational, promotional, marketing, archival, and reporting purposes in any format or media now known or later developed, including but not limited to:
- ASOT website and digital platforms
- Social media channels
- Email communications and newsletters
- Educational materials
- Promotional materials and publications
All media content becomes the property of ASOT and may be used without further notice or compensation.
If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, you must notify ASOT staff in writing prior to the event or inform event staff onsite.
For questions regarding this policy, please contact ASOT at info@theasot.com.
Why Attend?
Expert-Led Sessions
Learn from leading experts in ophthalmic trauma through engaging and informative sessions.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with professionals and peers to expand your network and share knowledge.
One-on-One Teaching & Training
Stay updated with the latest advancements and research in the field of ophthalmic trauma.
Truly one of a kind. I don’t think there is a conference comparable in terms of lab experience and speakers. Having some of the best ophthalmologists speak so passionately about their work is truly inspiring and motivating.
As a medical student, I found my experience with the wet lab incredibly beneficial and informative for my future career aspirations. I was fortunate to engage with leaders in the field of ophthalmic trauma, and I’m confident that the conversations I had will serve as a launching pad for meaningful mentorship and exciting career opportunities.
The depth of content and talent you [packed] into a single day was frankly astounding; a true “who’s who” of eye trauma luminaries all in one place!
All of the sessions were engaging and informative. Every speaker and lab mentor is a superstar and world expert in their field.
Every session and speaker was truly incredibly engaging and informative. The most touching was the medical missions, regarding real world trauma care challenges in austere, conflict, and disaster scenarios.
The size of the conference was appropriate for meaningful connections and attendings felt more approachable as a medical student.
Warm hospitality and incredible organization at the ASOT meeting. We had a wonderful time, a wonderful meeting and a chance to meet wonderful people.