Southern Eye Congress

08/03/2025

What a great weekend at SEC 2025!

Dave the date for next year back at the Hilton Sandestin September 24-27, 2026.

07/29/2025

We are so excited to see you this weekend! Don’t forget:

- Registration starts at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday and includes a reception with our exhibitors.
- Breakfast opens with registration at 6:30 Friday morning.
- Make sure to join us Saturday night with your family for a reception!

See you at the beach!

07/29/2025

We are so excited to see you this weekend! Don't forget:

- Registration starts at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday and includes a reception with our exhibitors.
- Breakfast opens with registration at 6:30 Friday morning.
- Make sure to join us Saturday night with your family for a reception!

See you at the beach!

07/31/2024

Thank you for attending SEC 2024!

07/20/2024

See you tonight at the Saturday Reception (Physicians and Technicians)
All attendees are invited to a Saturday night reception sponsored by Alcon. Bring your family and join us on the Dunes Terrace from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for a live band, heavy hors d'oeuvers and drinks!

Don't forget your drink tickets located in your name tags!

07/19/2024

See you guys tomorrow!
Breakfast (Physicians and Technicians)
Breakfast is served, Saturday and Sunday morning in the exhibit hall beginning at 6:30 a.m.

Lunch (Physicians Track)
Lunch is provided on Saturday from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Saturday Reception (Physicians and Technicians)
All attendees are invited to a Saturday night reception sponsored by Alcon.

Bring your family and join us on the Dunes Terrace from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for a live band, heavy hors d'oeuvers and drinks!

06/21/2024

The Southern Eye Congress 2024 Conference has been approved for CME credits!

Join us at the Southern Eye Congress from July 18-21, 2024, for an educational and networking experience like no other. Visit our website to secure your spot today. See you there! Physicians, register by July 5 and get a free registration for a technician!

Don't forget, accommodations at The Lodge at Gulf State Park are filling up fast - the room block expires soon! Book your room online or call (800) 618-4350 and mention the SEC room block before June 26 to lock in rates starting at $295 per night. Trust us, you don't want to miss out on this beautiful beachfront location.

03/12/2024

Registration is open for SEC 2024 July 19-21, 2024

The Southern Eye Congress is a collaborative society of eye care providers from Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Tennessee that fosters communication between leading eye surgeons, technicians and industry.

This 3-day scientific symposium brings together nationally known speakers from all subspecialties of ophthalmology. The agenda features informative presentations from legal and political pundits as well. The meeting provides much needed continuing education credits for ophthalmologists and their technicians. We will have a final agenda for physicians and technicians soon.

Make plans to join us and invite your colleagues!

Register Online
https://reg.eventnook.com/event/u74804

Accommodations
The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 East Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Room rates begin at $295 per night. For room reservations, book online or call (800) 618-4350 mention the SEC room block. The deadline to reserve a room at the discounted rate is June 26, 2024.

02/23/2024

The Amsler grid can be used to monitor vision changes from home. Learn what to do if you notice the lines on this grid appear wavy:

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a problem with your retina. It happens when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged. Learn about the types of AMD, who is at risk for AMD, AMD diagn

02/16/2024

Here's what ophthalmologists want you to know about AMD, the leading cause of blindness among older Americans:

Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is the leading cause of blindness among people 60 years and older. New treatments can protect, and even restore, vision in people with AMD.

02/09/2024

Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness in seniors. It may have no sign or symptoms in its early stages, but eventually, it will affect your ability to read and see faces. See a simulation of what it looks like to have AMD:

View photos of wet and dry macular degeneration and videos about AMD and your eyes. These pictures of retinas - called fundus photographs - show the different effects of wet and dry macular degenerati

02/02/2024

If you have a close relative with AMD, you have a 50 percent chance of developing the condition. Learn other risk factors and the steps you can take to protect yourself from AMD-related blindness:

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a problem with your retina. It happens when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged. Learn about the types of AMD, who is at risk for AMD, AMD diagn