Browse articles from EyeWorld.org related to the ASCRS Annual Meeting. 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.
Digital Day, sponsored by the Digital Ophthalmic Society (DOS) and taking place in conjunction with ASCRS Subspecialty Day today, is a full-day, non-CME program centered around novel, technology-driven solutions with functional integration that are going to push ophthalmology forward.
Eric Donnenfeld, MD, will give the 2023 Binkhorst Lecture, titled “The Road to Innovation: What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been.” One main point Dr. Donnenfeld wants to emphasize is that the road to innovation is classically defined as standing on the shoulders of giants, but there are people who aren’t necessarily giants who play a significant role in innovation.
Administrators and practice management staff can anticipate the quality of education and networking opportunities that they’ve come to expect from the ASOA Annual Meeting, but the event in San Diego, California has a few new features and additions to enhance the attendee experience.
William Link, PhD, has been on the innovation side of eyecare for more than 40 years, so it’s only fitting that his topic for the Charles D. Kelman, MD, Innovator’s Lecture will reflect on the history and status of innovation in ophthalmology.
The ASCRS Foundation announced that Helena Ndume, MD, is the recipient of the 2023 ASCRS Foundation Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award. The Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award is endowed by a generous gift from David and Victoria Chang to celebrate and honor outstanding humanitarian work with an emphasis on cataract blindness and disability.
Emmett Carpel, MD, was selected for the 2023 ASCRS Educator Award for his five decades of teaching excellence in the Minnesota Twin Cities area. Dr. Carpel’s commitment to education of future generations began early in his career.
There will be several featured Government Relations activities at the ASCRS Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, including the eyePAC Reception on May 5 and the Government Relations symposium featuring political analyst and journalist Mark McKinnon on May 6.
ASCRS Executive Director Steve Speares discusses the value of in-person meetings and shares how the organization has adapted its Annual Meeting to fit the priorities of members, as shown by recent surveys.
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.