Browse articles on EyeWorld.org from the ASCRS News section. EyeWorld is the award-winning member publication of ASCRS. The magazine provides news and updates from the Society as well as clinical features in the areas of cataract, refractive, cornea, glaucoma, and practice management. It publishes quarterly with editorial direction from its medical editorial board and staff.
Susanne Hewitt, MD, ASCRS Government Relations Committee Chair, summarized the key issues that the Government Relations staff and Committee have been working on in 2025 and the challenges that will continue to impact ophthalmology in 2026.
EyeWorld Chief Medical Editor Sumit “Sam” Garg, MD, discussed recent innovations that he’s excited about and shared some of the topics that this issue delves into.
Learn more about the next Party for a Purpose at the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., as well as the ASCRS Foundation 20/20 Wine Club’s upcoming Virtual Wine Tasting event.
David F. Chang, MD, chair of the EyeSustain Advisory Board, discussed the new position paper advocating for multiuse phacoemulsification cassettes. The position paper calls on industry to prioritize development of multiuse supply options for every phacoemulsification machine and for regulatory agencies to facilitate review and approval of these products.
Susanne Hewitt, MD, ASCRS Government Relations Committee Chair, discussed ASCRS’ attendance at the Legislative Fly-In in Washington, D.C., as well as some important reimbursement updates.
Many institutions insist on disposable gonioscopy lenses, B-scan ultrasound probes, and tonometry tips because the alternative is sterilization practices that are not evidence-based, may lead to device destruction, and create a massive amount of medical waste. Irene Kuo, MD, associate professor of ophthalmology at Wilmer Eye Institute, spoke about the topic.
Chief Medical Editor Sumit “Sam” Garg, MD, spoke about his experience going “beyond the routine” with patients and previewed some of the articles in the issue. He also highlighted the importance of supporting ASCRS Government Relations.
The ASCRS Foundation offers several unique award and grant opportunities. Submission periods for the Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award, the Young Eye Surgeons (YES) International Service Grant, and the Resident Excellence Awards are open now, with submission periods for Operation Sight Grants and the Volunteer of the Year Award opening at a later time.
As the commitment to sustainability in eyecare grows, the importance of educating the next generation of physicians is important. Medical students, residents, and fellows must be trained on best practices for waste reduction in the field. This column outlines the ongoing efforts to educate trainees in ophthalmology.
ASCRS Executive Director Steve Speares pays tribute to ASCRS Immediate Past President Vance Thompson, MD.
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