ASCRS News
Spring 2024
Thursday, April 4
Eyecelerator @ ASCRS
8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Reception at 4:30 p.m.)
Eyecelerator will take place at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport and promises an exciting day of programming that focuses on innovation in anterior segment surgery. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and hear from many innovative companies.
Friday, April 5
ASCRS Subspecialty Day
8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Programming for ASCRS Subspecialty Day will cover a variety of topics in refractive, cornea, and glaucoma.
ASCRS Exhibit Hall
12:00–5:00 p.m.
The ASCRS Exhibit Hall will be open in Hall A & B from 12:00–5:00 p.m. on Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. on Monday. Attendees can browse the many booths and visit the ASCRS Tap Room. ASCRS will also kick off its 50th anniversary celebration on Friday from 12:15–12:30 p.m. with a cake cutting.
YES Skills Labs
Throughout the day will be YES Skills Labs focusing on phaco, anterior segment surgery, DALK, DMEK/DSAEK, and hands on Yamane technique (a Yamane lab will also take place on Saturday).
ASCRS Main Stage
4:10–5:30 p.m. (Reception at 3:45 p.m.)
This kickoff of the ASCRS Annual Meeting will feature discussions with the outgoing and incoming presidents, the presentation of the ASCRS Foundation Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award, the presentation of the ASCRS Educator Award, and recognition of this year’s inductee into the ASCRS Hall of Fame. It will also feature special honors and recognitions for the 50th anniversary of ASCRS.
eyePAC Reception
5:30–7:00 p.m.
This year, the eyePAC Reception will be held at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. Open to those who have contributed at a certain level to eyePAC, attendees can enjoy food and beverages and a look at a replica of the Senate floor.
ASCRS ASOA Party for a Purpose
8:00 p.m.–Midnight
Attendees can enjoy a night of fun and philanthropy at this event, with donations benefiting the ASCRS Foundation. The Party for a Purpose will be held at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. ASCRS, ASOA, and industry attendees, as well as their guests, are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to wear 70s-inspired attire and “party like it’s 1974.” Expect 70s music, games, and a fashion show.
Saturday, April 6
ASCRS Main Stage
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Saturday’s programming on the Main Stage will include the Cornelius D. Binkhorst, MD, Lecture by Mitchell Weikert, MD. Guest speaker Annie Duke will also be featured. A former professional poker player, she will discuss knowing when to quit and how to make decisions when you don’t have all the information. This session will also include “The X Factor: Women Leading by Example,” which will feature several past female presidents of ASCRS.
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Complimentary lunch will be served in the Exhibit Hall, giving attendees the chance to mingle with others and network with exhibitors. All attendees are invited.
ASCRS Main Stage
1:30–3:00 p.m.
Saturday afternoon programming on the Main Stage will feature the exciting “X-Rounds: Refractive Cataract Surgery to the Max,” which will cover the latest and greatest in refractive cataract surgery.
Sunday, April 7
ASCRS Main Stage
10:00–11:30 a.m.
This year’s Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, Lecture will be given by Renato Ambrosio Jr., MD, PhD. The session will also feature the Charles D. Kelman, MD, Innovator’s Lecture, which will be delivered by David F. Chang, MD.
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Complimentary lunch will be served in the Exhibit Hall, giving attendees the chance to mingle with others and network with exhibitors. All attendees are invited.
ASCRS Government Relations Symposium
1:30–3:00 p.m.
This session, titled “Politics, The Election, Healthcare: What Lies Ahead For America,” will feature Charlie Cook, founder of the Cook Political Report and one of the nation’s leading authorities on U.S. elections and political trends. He will offer attendees his expert insights on how the current political atmosphere and the upcoming election will affect ophthalmologists.
ASCRS Main Stage
1:30–3:00 p.m.
The Cataract Olympics session will be a video program highlighting practical pearls for routine and complicated cataract surgery.
ASCRS Film Festival
5:15–7:00 p.m.
The 42nd ASCRS Film Festival reception and ceremony will give attendees the opportunity to see who will take home this year’s top prizes for exceptional submissions in ophthalmic film.
Monday, April 8
ASCRS Main Stage
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Monday on the Main Stage will feature a new session “Having ‘The Talk.’” Seasoned physicians will share personal experiences and strategies for educating, counseling, and managing patients in an efficient manner on a variety of topics including appropriate expectations, technology tradeoffs, and out-of-pocket costs.
ASCRS Main Stage
3:30–5:00 p.m.
The Best of ASCRS session will highlight some of the most important and interesting papers presented at the meeting from among the Best Paper of Session winners.
