Interventional Glaucoma Masterclass
The Fundingsland Group and its education host, the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah, are proud to launch the second annual Masterclass in the emerging field of Interventional Glaucoma therapy.
This 30-hour Moran IG Masterclass will accommodate 60 learners participating in the following exclusive activities:
- Mentor-guided didactic workshops.
- Interactive live webinars to review the latest literature and answer all questions.
- Journal club and knowledge exchange with mentors and peers.
- In-person case review grand rounds at the Moran Eye Center in early October.
- In-person wet labs, workshops, treatment algorithm design, and professional development activities at the Moran Eye Center in early October.
The Masterclass aims to improve practice patterns and clinical outcomes and significantly grow the number of patients treated in the field of glaucoma.
Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC
Director, Alan S. Crandall Center for Glaucoma Innovation at the John A. Moran Eye Center
The application deadline is June 1, 2025.

Program Details
The Interventional Glaucoma Masterclass aims to offer comprehensive didactic and hands-on training to early-career cataract surgeons and select glaucoma fellows to improve glaucoma care and reduce the disease’s burden in our communities.
This Masterclass program will include the following:
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Each learner is assigned a mentor to support questions and advise throughout the program. Participants will be part of a small WhatsApp group with direct access to their mentor.
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Each month, learners will participate in one of the following online modules. Each has approximately two hours of content from leading experts.
- Interventional glaucoma paradigm and SLT examples
- Meds and sustained release
- Angle surgery MIGS
- Minimally invasive bleb surgery (MIBS)
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Four interactive webinars with all mentors and learners, to summarize the module, review relevant literature, and answer any questions.
04
Each month, learners will participate in a structured journal club discussion led by mentors, focusing on critically analyzing key studies related to interventional glaucoma, evaluating clinical trial data, and discussing real-world application of research findings. Learners will gain deeper insights into the evidence supporting SLT, sustained-release medications, MIGS, and MIBS while honing their ability to assess literature and apply data to clinical decision-making.
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In-person half-day case review grand rounds in Salt Lake City on October 3 and 4 (attendance required).
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In-person wet labs in Salt Lake City at the Moran Eye Center on October 3 and 4 (attendance required), including hands-on experience with devices such as the Hydru
Each participant who completes these components and passes an exam will obtain a certificate of completion signed by the program director and mentors. A special certificate of commendation will be given to the top 20% of exam scores.
John A. Moran Eye Center | Salt Lake City, Utah

Targeted Learner
This Masterclass is primarily targeted towards Cataract, Comprehensive, and/or Glaucoma Surgeons who:
- Are within the first 10 years of experience post-training.
- Conduct between 200-600 cataract surgeries per year + selected fellows and recent fellow graduates.
- Direct experience managing glaucoma patients.
- Have begun to implant MIGS and sustained release devices, or intend to start immediately after this education program.
- Are based in a surgical facility where MIGS and sustained release devices are available.
Learner Requirements
All Learners agree to complete all online course modules and attend the in-person case review, wet labs, workshops, and exam in Salt Lake City on October 3 and 4.
Program organizers will cover the cost of hotel accommodations on October 2 and 3 and all associated meals. All other travel costs will be the learner’s responsibility. The program's participation cost is $199, to be paid after the application is approved.
The fee will be waived for selected fellows and recent fellow graduates.
Selection of Participants
- Applications are submitted through the Masterclass Application and should include a detailed CV.
- Applications are reviewed by the Masterclass Mentors.
- Priority will be given to surgeons who best fit the targeted learner criteria identified above.
- The application deadline is June 1, 2025.
Mentors
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ABOUT THE JOHN A. MORAN EYE CENTER
The John A. Moran Eye Center serves as the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Utah School of Medicine.
It is the largest ophthalmology clinical care and research facility in the Mountain West, with more than 60 faculty members and 10 satellite clinics.
Physicians provide comprehensive care in all ophthalmic subspecialties, making the Moran Eye Center a major referral center for complex cases, with over 150,000 patient visits and about 8,000 surgeries annually.
Moran supports 20 basic and translational research labs and centers, including the Alan S. Crandall Center for Glaucoma Innovation, directed by Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Moran among the Top 10 Best Hospitals for Ophthalmology and Doximity ranks its residency program among the Top 10 nationwide.
Moran CEO and Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Chair Randall J Olson, MD, leads more than 700 employees working to achieve Moran’s vision that no person with a blinding condition, eye disease, or visual impairment should be without hope, understanding, and treatment. To increase access to care locally and in underserved countries worldwide, Moran runs the largest global outreach program of its kind at any U.S. academic institution.

The Fundingsland Group (TFG) is an independent medical education company that believes in providing compelling, compliant, and effective peer-to-peer education that addresses gaps in clinical knowledge, opinions, and practice patterns. Through a unique, data-driven process, TFG identifies key educational needs and evaluates progress towards meeting clearly defined goals. By strategically collaborating with education partners and industry experts, we create customized education programs that seek to change opinions, affect practice patterns and, ultimately, improve patient care.
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