
Members-Only Spring Symposium
The ASOPRS Spring Symposium is a members-only meeting.
The 2026 Spring Scientific Symposium will be held June 11-14, 2026 at the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock in Sedona, Arizona.
2026 Spring Meeting registration is now available! Members are invited to JOIN US at the Hilton at Bell Rock in Sedona, Arizona.
See the program.
Register by May 11 to take advantage of early registration fees.
| REGISTRATION FEES |
On or before May 11 |
May 12 and later |
| Members and International Associates |
$960 |
$1,060 |
| Candidate Member |
$640 |
$710 |
| Life Members |
$480 |
$530 |
We look forward to seeing you in June!
SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM
The preliminary program is subject to change.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
6-8 pm Welcome Reception
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
7:30 am - 12 pm ASOPRS Golf Tournament 7:30 am - 12 pm Sedona Guided Hike 12-1 pm Lunch with Exhibitors 1-5 pm General Session Afternoon Report: YASOPRS Case Reports
| 1-1:01 |
Intro of Session |
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| 1:01-1:04 |
Une phlegmasie sévère: An Unusual Case of Ligneous Conjunctivitis Involving the Lacrimal Sac and Nasolacrimal Duct |
Henry |
| 1:04-1:07 |
Biopsy-induced inflammatory seroma masquerading as a cerebrospinal fluid leak in a child with orbital Langerhans Cell Histiocystosis |
Ataei |
| 1:07-1:10 |
Quantitative Outcomes of Lower Eyelid Retraction Repair with Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix Graft |
Shoji |
| 1:10-1:13 |
Comparison of GPT-4o and Oculoplastic Surgeons in Orbital Fracture Surgical Decision-Making |
Kelly |
| 1:13-1:16 |
A three-year review of microbial cultures at a southeastern tertiary care ophthalmic plastic surgery center |
Thompson |
| 1:16-1:19 |
Nylon foil implant: A standardized template implant for the treatment of orbital floor fractures |
Han |
| 1:19-1:22 |
Flipped tarsal bridge technique for repairing moderate-sized upper eyelid defects |
Seamon |
| 1:22-1:30 |
Questions & Discussion |
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Eyelid Openers!
| 1:32-1:33 |
Intro of Session |
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| 1:33-1:38 |
A barbed suture surgical device for periosteal fixation in medial canthal reconstruction |
Cho |
| 1:38-1:40 |
surgical video from Dr. Cho |
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| 1:40-1:45 |
Computer-Aided Diagnosis of Eyelid Skin Tumors: New Observations |
Zloto |
| 1:45-1:50 |
SLIMS for FES: Split Lamellae Integrating M-plasty for Floppy Eyelid Syndrome |
Engelmann |
| 1:50-1:52 |
surgical video from Dr. Engelmann |
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| 1:52-1:57 |
The Evolving Role of Scleral Contact Lenses in Oculofacial Surgery: A Technology and Application Update |
Shriver |
| 1:57-2:10 |
Questions & Discussion |
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TikTalks
| 2:10-2:11 |
Cutaneous fixated eye shield: A novel approach to preventing self-inflicted wound dehiscence |
Mei |
| 2:11-2:12 |
Gender and Oculoplastic Surgeon Productivity |
Winkler |
| 2:12-2:13 |
A Rare Midline Mass in an Infant: Nasal Glial Heterotopia Treated with Glabellar Flap Reconstruction |
Huang |
| 2:13-2:14 |
Can the Cutler Beard Procedure Be Repeated |
Brundridge |
In Full Orbit - Rotating Through Interesting Topics
| 2:15-2:16 |
Intro of Session |
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| 2:16-2:21 |
Dedicated Orbital Reconstruction and Ophthalmic Outcomes after Globe-sparing Maxillectomy for Orbit-Involving Sinonasal Neoplasms |
Wagner |
| 2:21-2:26 |
3D electromagnetic navigation system for orbital decompression surgery: A case series |
Desire |
| 2:26-2:31 |
A Novel Trans-Orbital Surgical Procurement Technique for Human Whole Eye Transplant |
Kossler |
| 2:31-2:33 |
surgical video from Dr. Kossler |
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| 2:33-2:38 |
Lacrimal Gland IgG4 Disease presenting as Sarcoidosis: Mimicry, concurrence, or a spectrum of idiopathic disease? A case report and discussion. |
Bertot |
| 2:38-2:43 |
Beyond the Cadaver: Developing a Virtual Reality-Based 3D Orbital Atlas Validated Against the Baseline Orbital Orientation Score for Trainees (BOOST) |
Lewis |
| 2:43-3:00 |
Questions & Discussion |
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3-3:30 pm Break with Exhibitors
3:30-4:10 pm Special Panel: The Art of the Difficult: Challenging Cases
4:10-5 pm Special Panel: The Face of Hope
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 6:45 - 8 am Breakfast with Exhibitors 7:30 - 9:30 am General Session
Morning Report: YASOPRS Case Reports
| 7:30-7:31 |
Intro of Session |
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| 7:31-7:34 |
Primary Ewing Sarcoma in the Orbit of an Adult Woman |
Konda |
| 7:34-7:37 |
Cutaneous Fistula Formation After Resection of Sinonasal Tumors |
Oh |
| 7:37-7:40 |
Surgical Trifecta for the Management of Refractory Socket Contracture Utilizing a 4-Vent Hole Conformer |
Mukit |
| 7:40-7:43 |
Association of Diabetes Mellitus with Response and Regression After Treatment with Teprotumumab For Thyroid Eye Disease |
Shoji |
| 7:43-7:46 |
Oculocardiac Reflex and Asystole During Orbital Exenteration: A Case Report and Review of Literature |
Seamon |
| 7:46-7:49 |
The Effect of Tear Trough Implants on MRD2 |
Gabbard |
| 7:49-7:52 |
Repurposing Resected Blepharoplasty Fat for Autologous Facial Fat Transfer |
Goodyear |
| 7:52-8:00 |
Questions & Discussion |
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Practice Management Session
| 8:03-8:04 |
Intro of Session |
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| 8:04-8:09 |
Insurance Acceptance and Transparency Among ASOPRS Members: A Cross-Sectional Review |
Durairaj |
| 8:09-8:14 |
Financial Return on Investment of Fellowship Training in Ophthalmology: A Multicenter Study |
Azzam |
| 8:14-8:19 |
Lights, Camera, Patient Action: Leveraging Educational Video to Improve Clinic Flow and Surgical Conversion |
Samimi |
| 8:19-8:24 |
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Selection Criteria Revisited a Decade Later: A Survey of Fellows' Current Preferences |
Goodyear |
| 8:24-8:29 |
How can I defraud thee? Let me count the ways |
Winkler |
| 8:29-8:40 |
Questions & Discussion |
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8:40-9:30 am Special Panel: Aesthetic Masterclass: Words of Wisdom
9:30-10:30 am ASOPRS Business Meeting
10:30-11 am Break with Exhibitors
11 am - 1 pm General Session
Aesthetics
| 11-11:01 |
Intro of Session |
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| 11:01-11:06 |
Intra-Arterial Thrombolysis with Hyaluronidase in Emergent Management of Orbital Compromise after Hyaluronic Acid Filler Vascular Occlusion |
Zhang-Nunes |
| 11:06-11:11 |
The Modified Croton Oil-Phenol (“Hetter”) Peel: A twenty-five year perspective |
Kass |
| 11:11-11:16 |
Applications of the Baylis Suture in Oculofacial Surgery |
Goldberg |
| 11:16-11:18 |
surgical video from Dr. Goldberg |
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| 11:18-11:30 |
Questions & Discussion |
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11:30 am - 12:10 pm Special Panel: Complication & Lawsuit Lessons from the Surgical Wild West
12:10-1 pm ASOPRS Foundation Lecturer Dr. Katharine Phillips: Body Dysmorphia Syndrome
6-9 pm ASOPRS Annual Banquet & New Member Inductions
SUNDAY, JUNE 14 6:45 - 8 am Breakfast with Exhibitors 8 - 10 am General Session
Lacrimal, Oncology, Pediatric Session
| 8-8:01 |
Intro of Session |
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| 8:01-8:07 |
Early onset of secondary malignancy in a child with retinoblastoma and RB1 mutation |
Ataei |
| 8:07-8:13 |
Isolated Lacrimal Sac IgG4-Related Disease Presenting with Bloody Epiphora: A Case Series |
Goodyear |
| 8:13-8:19 |
Immunohistochemical Profiling of Orbital and Periocular Tissue Pathologies: A Review of the Literature and Primer for Oculofacial Surgeons |
Azzam |
| 8:19-8:25 |
Tumor recurrence and survival in pediatric patients with orbital rhabdomyosarcoma: comparing biopsy only versus debulking as an initial treatment |
Ataei |
| 8:25-8:31 |
Analysis of Viral Upper Respiratory Infections and OR |
Huang |
| 8:31-8:37 |
Use of biomarkers and genomic findings to help determine best management for advanced conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma |
Tucker |
| 8:37-8:43 |
Ophthalmic Manifestations and Management of Gomez-Lopez-Hernandez Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Case Report Using Corneal Neurotization |
Burkat |
| 8:43-9:00 |
Questions & Discussion |
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9-10 am Special Panel: Opening Acts: Essential Steps for Long-Term Success
10-10:30 am Break with Exhibitors
10:30 am Adjourn
FEATURED SPEAKER
Katharine A. Phillips, MD
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Katharine A. Phillips, MD, is Professor of Psychiatry, DeWitt Wallace Senior Scholar, and Research Director for the Psychiatry Residency at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. She is also Attending Psychiatrist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Phillips graduated with honors from Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Medical School, and she completed her psychiatry residency at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Phillips is internationally recognized for her research studies and clinical expertise in body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Her research studies on BDD were continuously funded by the National Institute of Mental Health for more than 20 years. Her groundbreaking work has included identification of BDD’s clinical features and morbidity, treatment studies, and development of screening, diagnostic, severity, and insight measures. Her work has also identified important aspects of BDD in cosmetic treatment settings.
Dr. Phillips has published more than 375 articles, chapters, and letters in scientific journals and books, and she has authored or edited 11 books, including multiple books on BDD.
Dr. Phillips has given more than 650 presentations around the world. She has received many honors and awards for her research, clinical work, and other academic contributions. Her awards for her research studies on BDD include a Special Presidential Commendation from the American Psychiatric Association and the 2023 Outstanding Career Achievement Award from the International OCD Foundation.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
The abstract submission deadline was January 28, 2026. Authors will be notified of inclusion in the program in late-March.
HOTEL & TRAVEL
Reserve a room online with the ASOPRS room block at Hilton Sedona Resort for $349/night plus a $36/night resort fee plus taxes. Room block is available until May 11, 2026 or until sold out.
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