PA Academy of Ophthamology upcoming events

PAO Grand Rounds: OMIC: (April 08, 2026)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology

presents

OMIC: Cataract Surgery Safety: Strategies to Reduce Adverse Events Using a Systems Approach

Wednesday, April 8,2026 , 7:30 PM

with

Michelle Pineda, MBA

Michelle Pineda is a Risk Manager who joined OMIC in January 2014. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) Michelle’s background includes 8+ years in professional liability for The Doctors’ Company (TDC) in Claims and Sales.

and Faculty Speaker

Christopher J. Rapuano, MD

Dr. Rapuano, a nationally and internationally recognized expert in corneal diseases, is Chief of the Wills Eye Cornea Service and a Professor of Ophthalmology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Rapuano is the author of several books, numerous book chapters and more than 250 articles in the peer-reviewed literature on corneal diseases, refractive surgery, and excimer laser PTK surgery.

PAO Members who attend this webinar are eligible for an additional 5% discount at their renewal period.

PAO "The Business of Ophthalmology" series: Practice Management (April 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Jeffrey Henderer, MD and Michael Negrey, MD will provide an over-view of an ophthalmology practice from understanding your front desk to confidently interpreting financial statements. Learn practical things to do on your first day.

These free live webinars are open to ophthalmologists at every stage of their career.

Dr Henderer is currently the Dr. Edward Hagop Bedrossian Chair and Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

Dr Negrey is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of corneal diseases, cataracts, and refractive surgery at Negrey Eye Associates in Havertown and Media, PA.

These free live webinars are open to ophthalmologists at every stage of their career.

Dr Henderer is currently the Dr. Edward Hagop Bedrossian Chair and Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

Dr Negrey is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of corneal diseases, cataracts, and refractive surgery at Negrey Eye Associates in Havertown and Media, PA.

ASCRS (April 10, 2026)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

PAO YO 4th Annual State-wide Virtual Grand Rounds Competition (April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT

PAO Young Ophthalmologists

PAO 3rds Annual State-wide Grand Rounds Competition

Wednesday, April 22, 7:30 PM

PAO will host a grand rounds competition featuring ONE case presentation from EACH residency program across the state of PA. A virtual competition will be held featuring each presentation, and panelists will select the winner.

The first-place winner will receive a cash prize, a certificate of achievement, and serious bragging rights!!

Register now to see interesting presentations from some of Pennsylvania's best young ophthalmologists and cheer for your favorite!

Temple University Shannon Wong, MD Lecture | Apr 24 (April 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Join us

Wong Business of Ophthalmology Lecture
Lecture by Shannon Wong, MD, RES ‘97

"The Business of Medicine and Ophthalmology.
Top 10 Lessons Learned Over My Career in Ophthalmology."

Friday, April 24, 2026, 3-5 PM

Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Medical Education and Research Building (MERB)
3500 North Broad Street, Room 810
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Unable to join in person? Click here to attend virtually via Zoom

RSVP by April 17^th

Hosted by Temple Ophthalmology
Questions? Contact Hazel Arroyo at Hazel.Arroyo@tuhs.temple.edu

Diabetic Eye Screening Day Across PA (April 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Diabetic Eye Screening Across PA

Saturday, April 25, 2026

The Pennsylvania State Legislature has declared April 25, 2026 Diabetic Eye Screening Day in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the PAO is organizing screening locations across the PA and DE to assist as many patients as possible.

Take a look at a few of our many partners at the links below:

Wills Eye Hospital

Geisinger Medical Centers

Drexel Eye Institute

UPenn Scheie Eye Institute

Temple University Hospital

Penn State Hershey