Roatan January 24th - 31st, 2026
Kimpton Grand Roatan
Silky white sands, gently lapping waves, lush swaying palms—paradise awaits at our Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras resort. Located on West Bay Beach, Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa has a prime locale along the world's second-largest barrier reef. That tropical island feel immediately envelops you as you enter any of our luxuriously appointed 119 rooms, suites, bungalows and villa suites. Blend relaxation and adventure at our four unique, world class restaurants, tranquil spa and beachside infinity pool, where sweeping ocean views await
Our Lecturers
Jeffry D. Gerson, OD, FAAO
Dr. Jeffry Gerson graduated from Indiana University school of optometry in 1997. He then went on to complete a residency at the VA medical center in Kansas City concentrating on ocular disease and low vision. Immediately after leaving the VA, he became faculty at the University of Kansas school of medicine in the department of ophthalmology. Dr. Gerson was responsible for staffing clinics as well as some resident education and development of a low vision clinic.
Before entering private practice, he was in several different settings, including 2 ½ years in a retinal referral center where he had access to numerous diagnostic technologies as well as participation in numerous clinical trials.
Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAO
Dr. Cunningham is the director of the Dell Eye Institute for Dry Eye Research at Dell Laser Consultants in Austin, Texas and is well published in the areas of advanced dry eye treatments. Many of Dr. Cunningham’s dry eye protocols are used by academic institutions around the country.
In addition to having been an associate professor at Texas Tech School of Medicine, Dr. Cunningham also held adjunct professor status at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico, University of Waterloo, University of Houston, and University of Incarnate Word.
Dr. Cunningham is an internationally recognized educator, having provided continuing education lectures to eye doctors throughout the world. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. He is also the founding Chair of the Integrated Ophthalmic Task Force for the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Lodging Options
Resort Pricing
Tropical View = $499/room/night*
Ocean View = $599/room/night*
Single or Double Occupancy
* Plus Taxes and Resort Fees
Travel
Tropical CE will arrange your airport transfers to/from Roatan (RTB)-Additional costs apply.
The discount code with United is available to all of our attendees and their guests, which can save 5-10% on your airfare. Visit www.United.com/meetingtravel and enter the code you find below. Then click on the little yellow button next to the box to be directed to the United.com website and the “Book a Flight” page. You will enter all of your travel information in the form. You will see that at the bottom in the “Promotions & Certificates” box, that the Z code is already populated for you. Then click on the Search button. You will see the words “special offer” above the pricing options when the available flights appear.
Offer Code: ZRH9387124
United MileagePlus members earn Premier Qualifying Dollars and miles for their travel.
You may also call the United Meeting Reservation Desk at (800) 426 – 1122
- Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- Saturday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations.
Education Agenda
All hours are submitted to ARBO electronically on the attendee’s behalf. For all OD’s which require CE Broker, Tropical CE will also submit attendance to this platform. All Tropical CE educational programs are administered under the auspices of the Rosenberg School of Optometry, at the University of the Incarnate Word. The University reviews and endorses all course materials, speakers, and presentations.