COS Quarterly Conference
September 28, 2025
6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Gleacher Center - Downtown Chicago
"The Era of Middle Segment Surgery: Pars Plana Access. Pan-Ocular Perspectives"
Clinical Professor, Thelma Gaylord Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology
Vice Chair for Clinical Research and Director, Stephenson Refractive Surgery Center; Dean McGee Eye Institute, University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK
About this Month's Guest Lecturer
Kamran Riaz, MD, is an ophthalmologist at OU Health Dean McGee Eye Institute, where he offers subspecialized care in cornea and external disease, cataract surgery and refractive procedures, including LASIK and other laser vision correction techniques. Dr. Riaz is known for his expertise in complex anterior segment surgery, helping patients achieve optimal visual outcomes through advanced, individualized care.
Dr. Riaz earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Northwestern University, where he served as chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in cornea, external disease and refractive surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Riaz is a nationally recognized educator and researcher, with more than 90 peer-reviewed publications, 20 book chapters and more than 100 presentations at national and international meetings. He holds leadership roles in multiple professional organizations and contributes to key educational resources in ophthalmology, including serving in editorial roles and teaching board review courses.
Registration (Online)
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
There is no registration fee for attendees who are COS members or are residents/fellows in training. Pre-registration is required, however.
Meeting Information
Location:
Gleacher Conference Center450 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr., Chicago Discounted parking with validation at area parking lots. Validation machines are located in the main lobby of the Gleacher Center.Date:
Monday, September 28, 2026
Conference times:
6:00 p.m. - Reception
6:30 p.m. - Dinner
6:55 p.m. - Business meeting - Vivek Chaturvedi MD, COS President
7:00 p.m. - Resident Case Presentations
7:30 p.m. - Guest Lecture - Kamran Riaz, MD
8:15 p.m. - Adjourn (approximate time)
Registration
Advance registration is required although there is no fee. Please register no later than
Friday, September 25th.
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Educational Items
Course Director: Rebecca Sarran, MD; Rush University Medical Center
Target Audience: Practicing ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents and fellows
Commercial Support
Any exhibiting companies participating will be acknowledged at the time of the meeting.
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Questions?
Contact the COS office at: 847-680-1666 or by email: [email protected]
Dinner
We are proud to announce that catering at the Gleacher Center is provided by Wolfgang Puck. A buffet dinner with several choices of entrees will be available.
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