Browse articles on EyeWorld.org. 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.
Outgoing ASCRS President Douglas Rhee, MD, talks about what he has gained from his involvement with ASCRS, the accomplishments of the organization over the last year, its role in the future for anterior segment surgeons, and more.
Don’t miss these events at the 2023 ASCRS Annual Meeting, May 5–8, in San Diego, California.
Even with a successful cataract surgery, there are a variety of issues that can pop up postoperatively that can be problematic for patients, warranting further follow-up from the physician. Two physicians discussed some of the most common issues that they see following cataract surgery and how to address them.
How to break into refractive surgery as a young eye surgeon is the topic of the April YES Connect Webinar, and EyeWorld spoke with Dagny Zhu, MD, for her personal experience and insights ahead of the online event.
Edward Holland, MD, served as Program Chair for the ASCRS Annual Meeting since 2012. His time in this position ended in December 2022, and he spoke to EyeWorld about his experience, his involvement in ASCRS, and what to look forward to at this year’s meeting.
Eyecelerator @ ASCRS 2023 will take place on May 4 ahead of the ASCRS Annual Meeting. John Berdahl, MD, and Julie Schallhorn, MD, are this year’s Program Co-Chairs, along with Gil Kliman, MD, the Program Director. Dr. Berdahl and Dr. Schallhorn shared what to expect at this year’s conference.
ASCRS Subspecialty Day will feature full-day programming in the areas of cornea, glaucoma, and refractive surgery. New this year, registrants of Subspecialty Day will also be able to attend the inaugural Digital Day program, taking place in conjunction with ASCRS Subspecialty Day and sponsored by the Digital Ophthalmic Society.
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.
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