ASCRS

Here is a listing of just some of the many events taking place at the ASCRS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

EyeWorld spoke to ASCRS President Richard Hoffman, MD, about his time as president, the challenges faced, goals, and more.

A program on social justice will be featured on Monday at the ASCRS Annual Meeting. The session, an ASCRS Satellite CME program, will take place from 7:45–9:30 a.m. with moderators Ann Caroline Fisher, MD, and Leon Herndon, MD.

Mitchell Weikert, MD, will be honored with the ASCRS Educator Award at the ASCRS Annual Meeting. Dr. Weikert was nominated by his peers for this recognition, being described as a “selfless teacher and mentor” who has helped develop more than 130 residents, dozens of clinical and research fellows, and more than 150 medical students during his career.

This year, the annual ASCRS Binkhorst Lecture will be given by Rosa Braga-Mele, MD. The lecture will take place during the Opening General Session at the ASCRS Annual Meeting. Dr. Braga-Mele plans to discuss her journey in ophthalmology, touching on innovation, education, and mentorship.

Francis Price Jr., MD, will deliver the Charles D. Kelman, MD, Innovator’s Lecture during the Innovators General Session at the ASCRS Annual Meeting. Dr. Price is the founder and president of Price Vision Group and of the Cornea Research Foundation of America.

The ASCRS Annual Meeting will feature a variety of symposia covering topics in cataract, refractive, cornea, glaucoma, retina, and more.

There is more content for young eye surgeon (YES) members at the 2022 ASCRS Annual Meeting than ever before. It starts with dedicated YES Skills Labs on April 22, followed by a full day of YES programming on April 23, and several opportunities throughout the main ASCRS program.