Will the 9th Annual Optometric Glaucoma Symposium be a hybrid event? Can I attend virtually? 

The 9th Annual Optometric Glaucoma Symposium is an “in-person only” event. It will not be live streamed, and it will not be possible to attend virtually. 

What are the hotel accommodations? 

You can book our special room rate with The Westin St. Francis San Francisco here: BOOK HERE

The iconic Westin St. Francis San Francisco is located on Union Square in San Francisco. Our special rate is $289 per/night, plus tax and fees. 

The deadline to book a sleeping room at The Westin St. Francis San Francisco is January 14, 2025. After this date, the hotel will need to be contacted directly to confirm availability.

The destination fee is waived for those who book with the group link. An extended room block period is available, allowing attendees to conveniently arrive before the meeting begins or stay a few extra days to enjoy the best of California. 

Who are the founders of this event? 

Glaucoma 360 is the inspiration of Adrienne Graves, PhD and Andrew Iwach, MD, who are both members of the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) Board of Directors. Dr. Graves is a visual scientist by training, a global industry leader in ophthalmology, and the former CEO of Santen Inc. Dr. Iwach, GRF’s Board Chair, is Executive Director of the Glaucoma Center of San Francisco and the Glaucoma Research and Education Group, Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California at San Francisco, and a faculty instructor at the California Pacific Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology. 

Parking

For parking, one option is the SpotHero parking link below.  

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Transportation

For guests who wish to take the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train, the Westin St. Francis San Francisco is located at Union Square, 0.3 miles from the Powell BART station. For more information, please visit 
Bay Area Rapid Transit (bart.gov)