Sunshine Eye & Retina 2027
Event Date
March 11–14, 2027
Location
Miami Beach, FL
About This Show
AI-drafted summarySunshine Eye & Retina is an annual continuing medical education (CME) meeting that brings together comprehensive ophthalmologists and retina specialists for practical, case-based education and industry engagement. Held at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, the meeting is organized by Healio LIVE and features an integrated program designed to foster cross-specialty learning and networking between generalists and subspecialists.
The meeting runs two educational tracks. The comprehensive CME program covers practice management, subspecialty updates, glaucoma, refractive cataract and cornea surgery, cataract surgery, medical and surgical cornea, ocular surface disease, and new technology sessions. The retina CME program delivers case-based content on diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema, dry and neovascular age-related macular degeneration, surgical retina, imaging, uveitis, oncology, pediatric retina, and the business of retina.
Attendees are primarily practicing physicians and residents seeking clinical pearls, updates on emerging therapies, and real-world perspectives from nationally recognized faculty. With earlier daily adjournment times built in to encourage after-hours networking, the resort setting supports both focused education and relationship building, making it a strong fit for eye-care professionals who want to advance their practice while connecting with peers and industry partners.
Show Highlights
- Two concurrent CME tracks — a comprehensive ophthalmology program and a dedicated retina program — allowing attendees to tailor their learning.
- Nationally recognized faculty delivering clinical pearls, updates on emerging therapies, and real-world perspectives.
- Program leadership: Richard L. Lindstrom, MD (Comprehensive Program Director) and Rishi P. Singh, MD, FASRS (Retina Program Director).
- Signature topics including New Technology Showdowns, Real World Retina, glaucoma, ocular surface disease, and surgical retina.
- Dedicated exhibit hall with 5.5+ unopposed exhibit hours and networking breaks, plus a Meet the Faculty Reception.
- Earlier daily adjournment times to encourage after-hours networking and relationship building in the resort setting.
Attendance
According to the organizer, the meeting draws 500+ attendees, with an audience composed of approximately 85% physicians and 15% residents. Roughly 90% of attendees come from the United States, representing 40 states, with the top state being Florida at about 40% of participation. The remaining ~10% are international attendees from 12 countries, led by Canada and Brazil.
Booth Pricing
Exhibit pricing for the 2027 meeting is published in two placement tiers:
Standard Placement
- 6' Tabletop — $3,750
- 10'x10' Booth — $7,000
- 10'x20' Booth — $12,500
Premium Placement
- 6' Tabletop — $5,750
- 10'x10' Booth — $11,000
- 10'x20' Booth — $21,000
A Premier Exhibitor Upgrade is available for $2,500. All exhibit packages include space Thursday through Sunday, 5.5+ unopposed exhibit hours, 4 complimentary badges (additional badges $400 each), and listings in the program notebook, mobile app, PowerPoint slide, social media, and registration website. Booths 10'x10' and larger include an 8' backdrop and 3' side draperies. Reservations require a 50% deposit via the online application, with the balance due 12/28/26; payments are made payable to Slack Events, LLC.
Registration
Registration for the 2027 meeting is handled through Healio LIVE. Attendees can register online via the official registration portal (reg.healiolive.com/sunshine27). Organizations interested in exhibiting or sponsoring should complete the online exhibitor application, which requires a 50% deposit at the time of booking; the balance is due 12/28/26. For exhibit and sponsorship inquiries, the meeting's Sponsorship & Exhibit Sales Managers can be reached through Healio LIVE. Prospective attendees should check the official website for current registration fees, pass types, and deadlines.
History
Sunshine Eye & Retina is a relatively new addition to the Healio LIVE portfolio of ophthalmology meetings. Its inaugural edition was held in 2026 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach (March 26–29, 2026). Following what the organizer describes as a highly successful inaugural year, the meeting returns in 2027, continuing its model of uniting retina specialists and comprehensive ophthalmologists under one integrated program. It joins a broader family of Healio LIVE eye-care meetings that includes Hawaiian Eye & Retina, Kiawah Eye & Retina, Retina World Congress, and OSN New York & Retina.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Sunshine Eye & Retina 2027 taking place?
The 2027 meeting is held at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Florida, running Thursday through Sunday, March 11–14, 2027.
Who should attend Sunshine Eye & Retina?
The meeting is designed for comprehensive ophthalmologists and retina specialists, and its audience is primarily practicing physicians and residents. It offers two CME tracks so both generalists and subspecialists can tailor their education.
What topics does the program cover?
The comprehensive track covers practice management, glaucoma, cataract and cornea surgery, and ocular surface disease, among others. The retina track focuses on case-based topics such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, surgical retina, imaging, and real-world retina management.
How much does it cost to exhibit at the show?
Standard placement ranges from $3,750 for a 6' tabletop to $12,500 for a 10'x20' booth, while premium placement ranges from $5,750 to $21,000. A Premier Exhibitor Upgrade is available for $2,500, and reserving space requires a 50% deposit with the balance due December 28, 2026.
Why is it worth attending?
The meeting features nationally recognized faculty delivering clinical pearls and updates on emerging therapies in a resort setting that supports both focused education and networking. Earlier daily adjournment times and dedicated exhibit hall hours make it easy to connect with peers and industry partners.
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