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Stephanie Chen, MD, dove into the cost and waste reduction achieved from transitioning to a reusable phaco platform and reusable diamond knives, from her recent study published in JCRS. Dr. Chen also discussed the multisociety position paper published in JCRS advocating for access to multiuse phaco cassettes.
The McGee Eye Institute ophthalmology residents reviewed “Use of intracameral antibiotics prophylaxis in patients with posterior capsular rupture during cataract surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis” from the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
Francis Mah, MD, has volunteered in various ASCRS positions in the last two decades, culminating this past year with the highest honor—serving as ASCRS President. In a Q&A with EyeWorld, he reflected on his time as ASCRS President and his experience with the Society overall.
The ASCRS Annual Meeting has many exciting and exclusive opportunities for physicians in their first 5 years of practice. Young eye surgeons should plan to attend the many sessions, events, and networking opportunities that can be found onsite. ASCRS YES members can also enjoy exclusive discounted rates.
The ASOA Annual Meeting is gearing up for something special in Washington, D.C.—its 40th anniversary. The 2026 ASOA Annual Meeting will feature several events to celebrate the Society’s 40th, in addition to the networking and practice management sessions for which the meeting is known.
ASCRS Government Relation Committee Chair Susanne Hewitt, MD, encouraged readers to contribute to eyePAC, the first ophthalmology-focused political action committee, and highlighted the government relations sessions as the ASCRS Annual Meeting.
This article details how attendees of the ASCRS Annual Meeting can get involved with the ASCRS Foundation, with award presentations, sessions, and networking opportunities.
Attendees will not want to miss these events before and during the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
SightLine at ASCRS—a business forum focused on the financial and business aspects of ophthalmology—returns ahead of the ASCRS Annual Meeting. The theme for this year’s program focuses on how government action directly affects the business future of ophthalmology.
Kerry D. Solomon, MD, will give this year’s Cornelius Binkhorst, MD, Lecture, at the ASCRS Annual Meeting, which will take place on the ASCRS Main Stage on Saturday, April 11. He plans to focus his presentation on artificial intelligence.
