Ophthalmology Tech Forum

Ophthalmology Tech Forum is one of our most anticipated events. Orange County is a global leader in ophthalmology, consistently creating the top innovations in the industry.

Each year, this event pulls leadership from some of the top ophthalmology companies and featured a leading panel, innovation leadership device, moderated by Elizabeth Yeu, MD, Partner, Virginia Eye Consultants, and innovation leadership pharma moderated by Aziz Mottiwala, Chief Commercial Officer, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. We also heard from Robert L. Avery, MD, California Retina Consultants discussing advances in retina.

The Forum introduced ‘Partnership Pursuit’ which was a unique opportunity for physicians to meet innovative entrepreneurs to determine if there was a mutually beneficial fit and interest to get more involved, such as becoming a board member or medical advisor. Octane will continue to bridge the relationships we have with physicians and the companies that have used our accelerator.

One of the most impactful sessions of the day was the Roger Steinert, MD Legacy Award Presented by The Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, where John Hovanesian, MD, FACS and Baruch Kuppermann, MD awarded their longtime colleague and friend, Dr. Richard Lindstrom. The award was accompanied by a heartfelt message from April Steinert, wife of Roger Steinert and 2017 award recipient. As the event grows, it will feature more auxiliary networking opportunities and events surrounding a day of content.