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Dry Eye in the Desert 2026


 
 

Join Woo U for our sixth Dry Eye in the Desert event, happening in Phoenix, Arizona! Registration includes breakfast, lunch, exhibitor networking, and 4 hours of COPE approved CE for in-person attendees!

Over 1300 attended our virtual event, and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Really enjoyed the content and format, felt engaged despite being remote.

  • I was very impressed with the speakers.

  • Very comprehensive DED review.

  • Dr. Lappin's class is one of the best I have ever taken!

  • Great CE event as always, and thank you!

  • Great weekend CE! Thank you so much!!

  • Great speakers and topic I needed to be more confident with- Thank you.

  • Great session and full of knowledge

  • Excellent lectures. I learned some new pearls.

Date: Saturday and Sunday, April 18 - 19, 2026

Moderator: Dr. Stephanie Woo


Course Title: Advancements in Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease Treatment and Management

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Course Description: This course will review the current dry eye and ocular surface disease treatment landscape with an emphasis on the latest advancements in dry eye and OSD management including prescription medications, devices, and over-the-counter products. 

In-person Course ID: 103298-TD

Virtual Course ID: 103299-TD

Course Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease

Speaker: Cory Lappin, OD


Course Title: Focus on the Lids for OSD Success

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Course Description: This course is a deep dive on the role of the eyelids in ocular surface disease, highlighting eyelid anatomy, ptosis, meibomian gland dysfunction, and Demodex blepharitis, and how lid abnormalities can contribute to cascading effects on ocular surface health.

In-person Course ID: 103631-TD

Virtual Course ID: 103632-TD

Course Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease

Speaker: Melissa Barnett, OD


Course Title: Dry Eye Jeopardy

Course Description: Dry Eye Jeopardy is a fast-paced, interactive team game where participants compete for the winning title. Questions will increase in difficulty from basic to challenging. Come and test your dry eye disease skills; you may be the winner!

In-person Course ID: 103482-TD

Virtual Course ID:103481-TD

Course Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease

Speaker: Melissa Barnett, OD

This event is COPE approved for 4 hours of CE credits.

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