Announcing “Kiawah Eye & Retina” for General Ophthalmologists and Retina Specialists
South Carolina’s Leading Ophthalmology Meeting Adds Retina Program
June 23, 2025
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC — Kiawah Eye, a premier ophthalmology CME meeting held annually in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, is excited to announce the launch of a dedicated Retina Program debuting at the 2026 meeting. Long recognized for its high-quality, interactive education in a scenic coastal setting, Kiawah Eye & Retina will expand its reach to serve the growing retina specialist community across the southern region—while continuing to support its core audience of comprehensive ophthalmologists.
“For more than two decades, Kiawah Eye has built its reputation as a high-energy, interactive meeting that delivers clinically relevant information for the anterior segment and comprehensive ophthalmologist. We’re delighted to announce that we’re including retina at our world-class meeting,” said Dr. Eric D. Donnenfeld (Garden City, NY), Co-Director of the Comprehensive Program.
“For more than two decades, Kiawah Eye has built its reputation as a high-energy, interactive meeting that delivers clinically relevant information for the anterior segment and comprehensive ophthalmologist. We’re delighted to announce that we’re including retina at our world-class meeting,” said Dr. Eric D. Donnenfeld (Garden City, NY), Co-Director of the Comprehensive Program.
The new Retina Program will be led by Dr. Rishi P. Singh, who brings a wealth of expertise and national leadership in retina education. Over the coming weeks, he’ll appoint a prestigious planning committee to help shape the inaugural program and identify timely, clinically relevant agenda topics. The Retina Program will debut with a robust lineup of clinical sessions, expert-led case discussions and high-energy debates—designed specifically to address the real-world challenges retina physicians face today.
“We’re building a retina program that’s engaging, collaborative and clinically relevant. Attendees can expect interactive learning formats, timely topics and fresh perspectives from top retina specialists,” said Dr. Rishi P. Singh, newly appointed Course Director for the Retina Program. “In addition, retina-focused industry partners are invited to exhibit and sponsor, offering a prime opportunity to engage directly with retina specialists in a focused, regional setting.”
Kiawah Eye & Retina 2026 will take place from May 28-30 at the West Beach Conference Center at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina. Attendees may register online here. To learn more about exhibiting or sponsoring at Kiawah Eye 2026, retina industry partners may contact Rebecca Kreck and general ophthalmology industry partners may contact Stephanie Burleigh.
The Annual Kiawah Eye & Retina Meeting is organized by Healio LIVE, a leader in continuing education for healthcare professionals. Healio LIVE is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wyanoke Group, alongside media partner Healio.com and educational provider Vindico Medical Education. MUSC Health Ophthalmology at Storm Eye Institute in South Carolina is also an educational provider of the meeting.
“At Healio LIVE, our formula for success with the Kiawah Eye meeting has always been centered on the attendee experience. By expanding Kiawah Eye to include a retina program, we’re deepening our commitment to the full eye care community—delivering the same thoughtful, high-quality experience they’ve come to expect,” said Robert Esgro, COO of Healio LIVE.
Dr. Eric D. Donnenfeld is Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at New York University Medical Center, Trustee at Dartmouth Medical School, and Founding Partner at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island in Garden City, New York.
Dr. Kerry D. Solomon is Chief Medical Officer at US Eye, Medical Director at Carolina Eyecare Physicians, LLC, Past President at American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Foundation, Chair at American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Partner at Carolina Eyecare Physicians, Director at US Eye Research Center Adjunct, and Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dr. Rishi P. Singh is Program Director/Vice President/Chief Medical Officer of Martin North and South Hospitals and Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine in Stuart, Florida.
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