DRY EYE IN THE DESERT 2026
Agenda
*All times are in Pacific Time
Saturday, April 18th 2026
Welcome Reception
Hosted by Harrow
Arise Patient Presentation
Brooke Messer, OD
on behalf of Bausch + Lomb SVP
Sunday, April 19th 2026
Registration & Check-in (Attendees)
Breakfast Presentation:
Orthokeratology Workshop at Bausch and Lomb SVP Booth (In-Person Attendees)
Brooke Messer, OD
CE #1: (2 hours)
Advancements in Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease Treatment and Management
Cory Lappin, OD
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BREAK
Lunch Presentation
Exhibit Hall Break
CE# 2: (1 hour)
Focus on the Lids for OSD Success
Melissa Barnett, OD
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CE #3: (1 hour)
Dry Eye Jeopardy
Melissa Barnett O.D.
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Closing Comments
EVENT SPEAKERS
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Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, is a world-renowned key opinion leader recognized for her expertise in dry eye disease, specialty and scleral lenses, keratoconus and presbyopia. She has authored more than 300 articles and books, delivered over 500 lectures, is a board member and founding member of Intrepid Eye Society and serves on several industry boards.
Dr. Barnett is the author and editor of Specialty Contact Lenses and Contemporary Scleral Lenses: Theory and Application, which features insights and contributions from leading international experts. Her work has been featured in medical journals, professional magazines, as well as consumer publications such as The Washington Post, Bloomberg, Prevention Magazine, and Good Housekeeping.
Dr. Barnett is a certified professional life coach with a focus on mindful leadership, wellness, and public speaking. She empowers individuals to become their best selves in their personal and professional lives.
She is energized by her passion for helping people improve their lives by optimizing their vision, health and wellness with a customized approach.
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Dr. Lappin received his Doctor of Optometry degree from The Ohio State University College of Optometry, where he concurrently earned his Master of Science degree in Vision Science and served as Class President. He then continued his training by completing a residency in Ocular Disease at the renowned Cincinnati Eye Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dr. Lappin’s practice focuses exclusively on the treatment of dry eye and ocular surface disease and he has authored numerous articles and lectures on these topics. He is currently in the process of opening the Dry Eye Center of Ohio, a dedicated dry eye and ocular surface disease practice in Cincinnati.
He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and a member of the American Optometric Association, the Ohio Optometric Association, and Intrepid Eye Society. He previously served as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Optometric Association. He is also Chief Medical Editor for the e-journal Optometric Physician and an editorial board member for the eye care publications Eyes On Eyecare and Optometry 360.
Dr. Lappin received the American Academy of Optometry Foundation Practice Excellence Award and was named the 2023 Young Optometrist of the Year by the Arizona Optometric Association. He is also a graduate of the AOA Leadership Institute 1.0 and 2.0 programs.
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Dr. Messer is an enthusiastic optometrist who competently educates her patients so that they feel empowered to make choices that fit their goals and lifestyle.
Dr. Messer focuses on the management of cataract, glaucoma, cornea, and refractive surgery.Additionally, she also routinely manages patients with keratoconus and those in need of post-surgical cornea care. When her cornea patients need it, Dr. Messer uses corneal and scleral gas permeable lenses, as well as custom soft lens designs. She is certified to fit EyePrintPRO scleral lenses for complex vision and ocular surface needs. She also has a special interest in myopia control and orthokeratology contact lenses.
Dr. Messer is a member of several optometric organizations.
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