The ASCRS ASOA Party for a Purpose is back again this year. Attendees can enjoy a night of fun and philanthropy, with donations benefitting the ASCRS Foundation. The event will take place on Friday, May 5, from 8:00 p.m.–midnight at NOVA SD.
“Our meeting brings together unsurpassed education, innovation, advocacy, partnership with industry, mentorship, friendship, and more—all in 4 days,” said Sumit “Sam” Garg, MD, Chief Medical Editor. Dr. Garg shares what he is looking forward to at the ASCRS Annual Meeting and previews the articles in the issue.
Cataract Editor Mitchell Weikert, MD, offers a glimpse into what readers will find in both the ASCRS Annual Meeting Preview section and the Cataract section of the issue.
Karolinne Rocha, MD, PhD, introduces herself as the new Refractive Editor and previews the articles in the section.
Cornea Editor Julie Schallhorn, MD, discusses the importance of the in-person education that physicians will find at the ASCRS Annual Meeting and previews the articles in the Cornea section of the issue.
Glaucoma Editor Manjool Shah, MD, talks about what readers can expect in the Glaucoma section of the issue, as well as the value of ASCRS and the Annual Meeting. He also welcomes the newest members of the Glaucoma Editorial Board.
EyeWorld Chief Medical Editor Sumit “Sam” Garg, MD, wrote about some of the ways that the society, the publication, and ophthalmology as a whole are changing.
In August, the Prescribing Information for VUITY (pilocarpine) was updated following a voluntary submission by Allergan to the FDA. This ASCRS Task Force was convened to develop an understanding of the data and a preliminary consensus on appropriate counseling of patients regarding risks associated with the use of Vuity.
With recent case reports showing rare but serious adverse effects with the use of Vuity (pilocarpine, Allergan), EyeWorld spoke with Dagny Zhu, MD, to gain additional insights and perspectives. She commented on the adverse effects, her recommendations for counseling and prescribing, and an off-label use she has found for the product.
Cataract Editor Rosa Brage-Mele, MD, previewed the articles in the section and introduced the new Cataract Editor, Mitchell Weikert, MD.