The POS successfully hosted its 60th Annual Meeting and 45th Meeting for Ophthalmic Personnel on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA. Under the leadership of President Pamela P. Rath, MD, the event provided an engaging and educational platform for ophthalmologists, ophthalmic personnel, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge and network.

The meeting featured an outstanding lineup of speakers, headlined by the 44th Harvey E. Thorpe Lecturer, Ralph C. Eagle, Jr., MD. Dr. Eagle, Chief of Ophthalmic Pathology at Wills Eye Hospital and the Noel T. and Sara L. Simmonds Professor of Ophthalmic Pathology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, delivered an insightful lecture titled "Masquerades, Misdiagnoses, and Therapeutic Misadventures." His presentation captivated attendees with its in-depth analysis of complex ophthalmic pathology cases and diagnostic challenges.

Attendees also benefited from the expertise of distinguished guest faculty members:

• Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS – Rodgers Clark Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology and Medical Director at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Plantation, FL, who delivered an enlightening presentation on "The Future of Cataract Surgery – A Path for the Next 10 Years."

• Peter A. Netland, MD, PhD – Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, and Chair of Aniridia North America, who shared valuable insights on "Management of Uveitic Glaucoma."

• Mark A. Rolain, MD – Professor of Ophthalmology at Oakland University/William Beaumont School of Medicine and Director of Refractive Surgery at Beaumont Eye Institute, who provided an important  Risk Management Update as part of OMIC’s presentation.

With over 75 physicians in attendance, the meeting fostered engaging discussions, knowledge-sharing, and professional development opportunities. Attendees commented on the high-caliber presentations and the collaborative atmosphere that made the event both informative and enjoyable.

The POS extends its gratitude to all speakers, attendees, and exhibitors for making the 60th Annual Meeting a tremendous success. We look forward to welcoming everyone again next year for another enriching program.