Ophthalmic World Leaders
Mark Your Calendar
OWL Signature Event at SECO
Friday, February 27, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Join us at SECO to enjoy a timely and informative program on AI with Howard Purcell, OD, Selina McGee, OD and Marcy DeWalt, along with some great networking - secure your spot today!
"Night OWL" Event at ASCRS
Thursday, April 9, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Join us on a new night (Thursday) at the International Spy Museum with special guest, Olympic Champion, Dominique Dawes! Register now for an inspirational evening.
Upcoming Events
Leadership Summit
July 30-31, 2026
OLS 2026
SAVE THE DATE!
OWL's annual Leadership Summit is a staple in the event calendar. Our 5th Leadership Summit will be held July 30-31.
We're working to make this year's Summit our most impactful yet! Save the date to join us in Nashville at the Gaylord Opryland Resort.
2026 program details coming soon!
Featured Champions
Jan Beiting
Principal
Wordsmith Consulting
Jan Beiting is Principal of Wordsmith Consulting, an independent firm providing scientific writing, consulting, and educational content development services in ophthalmology and optometry. With more than 25 years in the eye care field, her knowledge base includes anterior and posterior segment, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, surgical, and practice management topics.
Jan is one of the co-founders of OWL, as well as a past president and board director. She previously served as ASCRS Director of Education and Communications and was Executive Editor of EyeWorld.
Rod Solar
Co-founder
LiveseySolar
Rod Solar is a co-founder of LiveseySolar and a Scalable Business Advisor to ophthalmic surgery leaders. Rod mentors and coaches CEOs/Founders and their leadership teams to double their sales, triple their profits, and achieve their “ideal exit.” With over 20 years of hands-on experience scaling refractive and cataract surgery practices globally, he brings a proven framework to help ophthalmic entrepreneurs grow their businesses with predictable results.
Known for his no-nonsense approach and growth-driven strategies, Rod helps clients install documented growth engines that refresh every 90 days, ensuring steady progress toward sustainable profitability and scale. Rod, an author and columnist for industry magazines, presents on stages worldwide, sharing insights and strategies that drive measurable success. You can follow him on LinkedIn, where he shares daily insights on growing and scaling practices.