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Key Dates
- March 1, 2025: Abstract submissions close.
- March 28, 2025: Early bird pricing ends.
- April 9, 2025: Deadline for refund requests. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to the Executive Office at INFO@theASOT.com. A 30% handling fee will apply. No refunds will be issued after this date.
- May 5, 2025: Annual Meeting registration closes.
- May 8-11, 2025: ASOT Annual Meeting Room Block at the Houston Marriott Medical Center (3 nights). Book this rate at $165++ before April 10, 2025.
- Hotel Cancellation Policy: The cancellation deadline is 2 days before arrival; otherwise, $165 plus tax and fees will be charged.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Register now to secure your spot and take advantage of early bird pricing.
2025 Annual Meeting and Wet Lab Location: The 2025 Annual Meeting will be held at the Houston Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation and Education (MITIE) in Houston, Texas. Address: 6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, TX 77030.
Book Your Room at the Houston Marriott Medical Center: Houston Marriott Medical Center
Conference Location
The 2025 conference will be held at the Houston Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation and Education (MITIE) in Houston, Texas.
Address: 6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, TX 77030
Nearby Hotels
Preferred Hotel: Marriott Medical Center/Museum District ▼
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center ▼
Extended Stay America – Houston – Med. Ctr. – Greenway Plaza ▼
Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria Area, an IHG Hotel ▼
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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.
Eye Trauma 2025 Schedule - May 9-10, 2025
May 8, 2025 (Optional Activities)
- Kick off the weekend with a creative evening at the Museum of Fine Arts
May 9, 2025
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Registration
- 7:00 AM - 7:55 AM: Breakfast
- 8:00 AM - 8:10 AM: Attendee orientation - Amy Coburn, MD
- 8:00 AM - 8:10 AM: Faculty orientation - Grayson Armstrong, MD, MPH
- 8:15 AM - 11:35 AM: Annual wet lab - Grayson Armstrong, MD, MPH and Amy Coburn, MD
- 11:40 AM - 12:35 PM: Lunch & exhibition
- 12:40 PM - 1:30 PM: Moderated Poster Session
- 1:35 PM - 2:30 PM: Exhibition
- 1:35 PM - 2:30 PM: Medical student wet lab - Jared Tuttle
- 2:35 PM - 3:00 PM: Break & exhibition
- 3:05 PM - 3:08 PM: Welcome (Day 1) - Grant Justin, MD
- 3:10 PM - 3:17 PM: Globe and adnexal trauma terminology - Annette Hoskin, MBA, PhD
- 3:19 PM - 4:04 PM: Case-Based Learning: Adnexal trauma
- 4:09 PM - 4:12 PM: Global Excellence Award Introduction - Fasika Woreta, MD, MPH
- 4:14 PM - 4:24 PM: Global Excellence Award Lecture - Gangadhara Sudar, DO, FRCSEd
- 4:26 PM - 4:41 PM: Break & exhibition
- 4:41 PM - 5:26 PM: Case-Based Learning: Globe trauma, Zones I and II
- 5:31 PM - 6:16 PM: Case-Based Learning: Various topics
- 6:30 PM: Welcome Reception - Wolfgang Puck
May 10, 2025
- 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM: Registration
- 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Breakfast
- 7:30 AM - 8:20 AM: Breakfast with experts roundtables
- 8:30 AM - 8:33 AM: Welcome (Day 2) - Grant Justin, MD
- 8:35 AM - 8:45 AM: Military systems for trauma - Frank K. Butler, Jr., MD
- 8:47 AM - 8:57 AM: Systems of triage - Richard J. Blanch, FRCOphth
- 8:59 AM - 9:09 AM: Center of excellence - Samantha Rodgers, MD
- 9:11 AM - 9:21 AM: Civilian systems for trauma - James J. James, MD, DrPH, MHA
- 9:23 AM - 9:33 AM: Disaster medicine and public health - Jennifer Yu, MD, PhD
- 9:35 AM - 9:45 AM: Presentation - James Auran, MD
- 9:50 AM - 10:40 AM: Posters, break, and exhibition
- 10:50 AM - 10:53 AM: Introduction of keynote
- 10:55 AM - 11:10 AM: Keynote Lecture - Michael X. Repka, MD, MBA
- 11:12 AM - 11:22 AM: Telemedicine systems for trauma - Guy Hunter, FRCOphth
- 11:24 AM - 11:34 AM: US military system - Gary L. Legault, MD
- 11:36 AM - 11:46 AM: VSee - Milton Chen, PhD
- 11:48 AM - 11:58 AM: Civilian system - Grayson W. Armstrong, MD, MPH
- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM: Lunch & exhibition
- 1:00 PM - 1:03 PM: Introduction of La Piana-Mazzoli Award
- 1:05 PM - 1:20 PM: La Piana-Mazzoli Award - Marcus H. Colyer, MD, FASRS
- 1:22 PM - 1:25 PM: Introduction of Kuhn Award
- 1:27 PM - 1:42 PM: Kuhn Award - Frank K. Butler, Jr., MD
- 1:45 PM - 2:01 PM: Ocular trauma literature: Best of 2024
- 2:03 PM - 3:22 PM: Ocular trauma free paper session
- 3:25 PM - 3:50 PM: Ice cream break, posters, exhibition
- 3:55 PM - 4:10 PM: Group photograph
- 4:15 PM - 5:28 PM: Provision of care in disaster under austere circumstances
- 5:18 PM - 5:28 PM: Conclusion - Grant Justin, MD
- Optional Activity: Cheer on the Astros! More information available soon.
May 11, 2025 (Optional Activities)
- Wrap up your weekend with a visit to the NASA Space Center, Houston Zoo, DeMenil Museum, or the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Meeting was a blast! It was so great seeing friend and colleagues as we advance the field of Eye Trauma with guest lecturers from across the world.
Excellent opportunity for residents and trainees in the field to learn hands-on skills at the wet lab, learn about relevant and challenging pathology (that trainees often see on-call), and interact with many leaders in ophthalmic trauma across the world.
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!
Wonderful opportunity to network and engage with peers, leading to new friendships and project collaborations. There are opportunities for trainees to present their work as a presentation, and gain insights from colleagues on how to manage challenging patient cases.
Truly excellent meeting, quite the best ophthalmic conference I’ve been to.
Inspiring congress, bringing trauma organizations together. Great teaching facilities at Methodist Hospital, Research Institute and Training Labs.
Warm hospitality and incredible organization at the ASOT meeting. We had a wonderful time, a wonderful meeting and a chance to meet wonderful people.