Highlights of the 2025 Annual Meeting
Attendees will not want to miss these events before and during the 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, California.
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April 15, 2025
The conundrum of prolonged post-cataract corneal edema
Corneal edema after cataract surgery is expected to an extent, but as postop recovery stretches to 1 month or beyond, surgeons begin to treat the situation differently. Three surgeons discussed preop contributors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of prolonged corneal edema.
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April 15, 2025
Enhancement rates: what’s acceptable and expected?
Patients who opt for an advanced-technology IOL tend to have higher expectations for their postop vision, and as such, most surgeons proficient with these lenses are prepared to provide enhancements. So while some level of enhancements are expected, what is an “acceptable” rate? Two surgeons discussed the topic.
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April 15, 2025
BrightMEM corneal allograft: a new treatment for ocular surface disease
BrightMEM corneal allograft (Brightstar Therapeutics) is a new treatment option for ocular surface disease. Several sources discussed BrightMEM, their experience using it, and its treatment applications.
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April 15, 2025
The evolution of telemedicine in ophthalmology
During the COVID-19 pandemic, ophthalmic practices turned to telemedicine to stay in contact with patients and get them the care they needed. In this article, two physicians discussed their experience with telemedicine, including how they saw its applications evolve and thoughts on the future potential of telehealth options.
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April 15, 2025
Transforming ophthalmic business practices with AI
There are many possible uses of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that can help maximize practice operations. These technologies generally fall into three broad categories: data analysis, administrative support, and communication enhancements. This article looks at how these applications could be used to reshape practices in the future.
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April 15, 2025
The ASCRS Annual Meeting is upon us
Chief Medical Editor Sumit “Sam” Garg, MD, expressed his excitement about the 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting being in his city—Los Angeles, California—and highlighted a few key
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April 15, 2025
Two brand-new programs on Thursday prior to the ASCRS Annual Meeting
ASCRS and ASOA announced two new programs, SightLine at ASCRS and the Business of Interventional Glaucoma, taking place Thursday, April 24. Both of these programs are geared toward the business side of ophthalmology.
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April 15, 2025
Preview of ASCRS Subspecialty Day
ASCRS Subspecialty Day will take place on Friday, April 25, ahead of the official kickoff of the main 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting. This year, attendees can expect exciting programs focusing on refractive, cornea, and glaucoma topics. The program chairs discussed what they’re looking forward to.
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April 15, 2025
Preview of the Cornelius D. Binkhorst, MD, Lecture
Ronald Yeoh, MD, will deliver the Cornelius D. Binkhorst, MD, Lecture during the ASCRS Main Stage session on Friday, April 25, at the ASCRS Annual Meeting. Dr. Yeoh shared with EyeWorld what he will be speaking about in his lecture.
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April 15, 2025