Ophthalmic Business Council
For more than 25 years, the Foundation has facilitated the Ophthalmic Business Council (OBC) with the goal of fostering communication among leaders in the ophthalmic community. The OBC provides an ideal forum for thought leaders from the Academy, industry, government and health policy to collaborate face-to-face on ways to improve patient care.
OBC members are invited to attend two essential symposia with unparalleled networking opportunities with Academy physician leaders and industry experts.
To join or learn more, contact Todd Lyckberg at 415.447.0361 or tlyckberg@aao.org.
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Fall 2023 Symposium
Sept. 21-22, 2023
San Francisco, Calif.
Held in conjunction with the Academy’s Board of Trustees meeting, the Fall Symposium covers the most timely and relevant issues facing ophthalmology today. In-depth presentations and open-forum discussions allow you to hear from all perspectives: physician, industry, health policy and government. The Fall Symposium is the perfect way to gain meaningful insights from key players.
Spring 2025 Symposium
April 2025
Washington, DC
The Spring Symposium is held every other year in Washington, D.C. It features experts from government agencies presenting updates on FDA, Medicare and reimbursement issues. As the speed of innovation and new knowledge in ophthalmology grows, this event has become increasingly valuable in providing helpful insights for bringing new technologies and procedures to patients.
Member Benefits
2023 - 2024 Ophthalmic Business Council
Crown Benefactors ($35,000)
Alcon Inc.
Allergan, an AbbVie Company
Genentech Inc.
Horizon Therapeutics
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Benefactors ($25,000)
Dompé
The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
Sight Sciences Inc.
Patrons ($15,000)
Amgen Inc.
Apellis Pharmaceuticals
Bausch + Lomb
Biogen
Boehringer Ingelheim
Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc.
Glaukos Corporation
Johnson & Johnson Vision
Optos Inc.
Subscribers ($7,500)
Bio-Tissue Inc.
Coherus BioSciences Inc.
Eyenuk Inc.
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals
Leadiant Biosciences Inc.
Notal Vision
Ocular Therapeutix
REGENXBIO Inc.
Sun Ophthalmics
Verana Health
Viridian Therapeutics
Members ($5,000)
Santen
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Associate Members ($2,500)
Elios Vision
Versea Ophthalmics
W. L. Gore & Associates