Ophthalmic World Leaders
Mark Your Calendar
OWL at AECOS Europe - Networking Reception
Friday, June 12, 2026
18:00 - 19:00
Join us for our OWL Networking Reception at the AECOS European Symposium in Madrid!
OWL Signature Event at AOA
Thursday, June 18, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Ophthalmic World Leaders will be hosting a program at AOA 2026! Don't miss it - register today!
Upcoming Events
Leadership Summit
July 30-31, 2026
Leading Forward: Stories, Skills & the Future of Eyecare
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 updates in progress!
Featured Champions
Jugoslav Isakovic
Director, Core Cataract Marketing, US
Alcon
Jugoslav Isakovic is a senior marketing leader with over 20 years of global experience in the medical device and healthcare industry. Currently serving as Director, Core Cataract Marketing, US at Alcon, Jugoslav leads downstream marketing strategy for surgical innovations that support ophthalmic surgeons and advance patient care. His career spans Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, giving him a truly international perspective on leadership, collaboration, and growth.
Throughout his career, Jugoslav has been known for building high-performing, cross‑functional teams and creating clarity in complex environments. He brings together strategy, creativity, and execution to deliver impactful results, while mentoring and developing talent along the way. A strong believer in inclusive leadership, he is passionate about creating space for diverse voices, fostering trust, and helping others stretch beyond their comfort zones to reach their full potential.
As an OWL Champion member, Jugoslav is proud to support the organization’s mission to promote diverse leadership and meaningful community engagement. He values giving back through mentorship, advocacy, and collaboration, and looks forward to contributing to OWL’s continued growth and impact.
Cynthia Matossian
Founder
Matossian Eye Associates
Founder and past Medical Director of Matossian Eye Associates (MEA), Dr. Matossian is the Chief Medical Officer for Visiox, a privately funded biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of ophthalmic therapeutics. She is also the Chief Medical Officer of Glint Pharmaceuticals, a start-up with a novel drug delivery platform through readily available soft contact lenses. She is the CEO of GPOphtho, a group purchasing organization for ophthalmology.
Dr. Matossian is the Chief Medical Advisor for Bruder Health-Hilco. She is on the Medical Advisory Board of LacriSciences and is the President of the American College of Eye Technicians, a non-profit organization which she co-founded.
As an emeritus refractive cataract surgeon and a dry eye specialist, Dr. Matossian is a consultant and advisor to many pharma and medical device companies. She lectures nationally and internationally, often holding leadership roles. She is on the Board of Directors of Physician Recommended Nutraceuticals, the leading Omega 3 supplements distributor within eye care.
Dr. Matossian is the immediate past President of the American College of Eye Surgeons as well as the past President of the NY IOL Implant Society. She is an active advisor to StepWise Medical, an incubator company that funds and manages key steps in the commercialization of medical devices from innovation to acquisition in ophthalmology.
Dr. Matossian started her practice in 1987 with one office and two employees. The practice continued to grow to 14 doctors and over 90 employees. Matossian Eye was acquired in 2019 by Prism Vision Group, a PE backed business entity. Together with a group of eye surgeons, Dr. Matossian developed and built a successful freestanding ambulatory surgery center at a time when ASC ownership was not commonplace.