Annual Education Meeting

25th Anniversary Celebration

25th Annual Educational Meeting The Latest in the Management of Retinal Diseases

Celebrating 25 Years of Education, Innovation & Collaboration

Saturday, November 7, 2026
Mar Monte Hotel • Santa Barbara, CA
California Retina Research Foundation 25th Anniversary badge, established 2001
A Quarter-Century of Vision

Celebrating 25 Years of Retinal Research Excellence

Since 2001, the California Retina Research Foundation has united clinicians, scientists, and educators in a shared mission to understand, treat, and cure the diseases that threaten sight — advancing the future of retinal care one discovery at a time.

California Retina Research Foundation physicians at the Annual Educational Meeting
25
Years of Dedicated Service
50+
Clinical Trials Since Inception
1,000+
Patients Enrolled
At a Glance

Event Information

Date

SaturdayNovember 7, 2026

Location

Mar Monte Hotel1111 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA

4 CE Credits

AccreditedAMA PRA Category 1 & COPE

Lunch Included

ComplimentaryServed during the conference

Hotel Accommodations

A limited number of rooms are available at the Mar Monte Hotel at our group rate. Be sure to book early to secure your reservation.

Book Your Room

Group code G-CRC6 • Hyatt Centric Mar Monte Santa Barbara

Baruch D. Kuppermann, MD, PhD
Featuring Guest Speaker

Baruch D. Kuppermann, MD, PhD

Steinert Endowed Professor • University of California, Irvine

  • Chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, UC Irvine
  • Director, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of California, Irvine
  • Internationally recognized leader in retinal pharmacology and clinical innovation
Keynote Presentation The Latest in the Management of Retinal Diseases
Reserve Your Place

Registration

In-person seating is limited. Reserve your seat online through Eventbrite.

25th Annual Educational Meeting

Saturday, November 7, 2026 • Mar Monte Hotel, Santa Barbara

$40per attendee
4 CE / CME Credits
Lunch Included
Morning Refreshments
Register on Eventbrite
Scan to Register Point your phone camera at the code to reserve your seat on Eventbrite.

Questions? Call or text 661-816-0377tamara@californiaretina.com

Attending from out of town? Reserve a room in the CRRF block at the Mar Monte Hotel.

The CRRF Research Team

Meet the Faculty

Distinguished physicians of California Retina Consultants who donate their expertise and time to advancing retinal research and education.

Physicians of California Retina Consultants
Robert L. Avery, M.D.

Robert L. Avery

M.D.
Dante J. Pieramici, M.D., FASRS

Dante J. Pieramici

M.D., FASRS
Alessandro A. Castellarin, M.D.

Alessandro A. Castellarin

M.D.
Stephen S. Couvillion, M.D.

Stephen S. Couvillion

M.D.
Nathan C. Steinle, M.D.

Nathan C. Steinle

M.D.
Dilsher S. Dhoot, M.D.

Dilsher S. Dhoot

M.D.
Daniel L. Learned, M.D.

Daniel L. Learned

M.D.
Dong Yang, M.D.

Dong Yang

M.D.
Andrew Clark, M.D., PhD

Andrew Clark

M.D., PhD
Ankur Gupta, M.D., MS

Ankur Gupta

M.D., MS

Learn more about our team at californiaretina.com/research

What to Expect

Program Highlights

A full day of education, discussion, and learning focused on the advances shaping the future of retinal care.

01

Latest Clinical Research

Findings from the newest trials and studies advancing the diagnosis and treatment of retinal disease.

02

Interactive Case Discussions

Work through complex, real-world clinical cases alongside nationally recognized retina specialists.

03

Emerging Therapies

Explore novel pharmacologic and surgical approaches poised to redefine the standard of care.

04

Expert Panel Discussions

Engage in moderated dialogue on the questions and controversies defining modern retinal medicine.

Registration & Morning Refreshments
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Conference & Lunch
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Value of Attendance

Why Attend

Beyond the program itself, a day designed to advance your practice, your credentials, and your connections within the retina community.

Earn 4 CE Credits

Accredited for both physicians and optometrists toward your continuing education requirements.

Learn from Experts

Draw directly on the experience of faculty and a distinguished national guest speaker.

Network with Colleagues

Connect with peers across the retina community over lunch in a collegial setting.

Celebrate 25 Years

Be part of a milestone marking a quarter-century of CRRF’s work in retinal research.

Continuing Education

Accreditation & Compliance

This activity is accredited for both physicians and optometrists.

Accreditation Statement

The Santa Barbara County Consortium for CME is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Santa Barbara County Consortium for CME designates this live and virtual activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Optometry Accreditation (COPE)

This activity is accredited by COPE for continuing education for optometrists.

California CME Requirements

Continuing medical education for this activity is provided in accordance with the standards of the California Medical Association (CMA) and the Santa Barbara County Consortium for CME. Physicians licensed in California may apply the AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ earned toward the California Medical Board’s continuing medical education requirements for license renewal.

Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. A certificate of completion will be provided to attendees for their CME records.

Get in Touch

Contact Information

Questions about registration, CE credit, or hotel accommodations? Please reach out—we’re happy to help.

Call or Text

661-816-0377

Tamara Banville

Email

tamara@californiaretina.com

Questions & registration

Foundation Office

525 E. Micheltorena Street
Suite D
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
805.963.1648